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Harrisburg International Airport FD Local 4838 ensuring safety to our local and global visitors.

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New #L4838 challenge coins are in the works! Stay tuned for details!!!

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The purchase was funded through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant — we are grateful for this opportunity.

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We’re proud to announce the newest addition to our fleet — Boat 70!

This 14' R‑One rescue boat strengthens our water rescue capability and enhances safety for airport operations and the traveling public.

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#local4838 operates an M.C.I. trailer that is set up to operate for approx 100 people. Designated as Special Ops 70-1, this equipment is available to anyone who made need assistance. To utilize this, make the request via Dauphin County 9-1-1

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D-Shift on duty: Crew members worked on refreshing skills with some of our Man Vs Machine equipment. Pictured is our ring cutter station.

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A-Shift took advantage of the warm weather and spent the day working out the pumps on all apparatus.

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For the year of 2025, Local 4838 answered a total of 487 calls. B-Shift was the busiest for the second year in a row. Below is a breakdown for each of our 4 shifts;

A-Shift: 108
B-Shift: 153
C-Shift: 104
D-Shift: 122

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**Structure Collapse**
B-Shift handled a structure collapse due to high winds. R70, E703 and Deputy 70 arrived to find the roof structure of a maintenance area had collapsed. No injuries were reported.

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#bshift handled 4 calls for service today. 2 Alert calls, an odor investigation and an on-board medical call.

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B Shift assists @Station59 with a bicyclist struck this morning on W Harrisburg Pike at the Airport Connector. One person was evaluated by EMS.

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Hose testing!! Today, all of #local4838 supply hose and attack hose were tested.

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Overnight, Attack 70 was alerted to assist Lower Swatara Twp FC with a reported mobile home fire. Attack 70 arrived and staged. Interior crews found a malfunctioning extension cord. Attack 70 was placed available with command holding 2 & 1.

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Attack 70 & Engine 703

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Day 3 & Final Day of the @FlyHIA AirShow! The @BlueAngels and guests performed for another sold out crowd!! #local4838 was fully staffed again staffing all 3 crash trucks, the boat, mini-pumper, rescue and 2 UTVs (12 personnel).

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Day 2 of the @FlyHIA AirShow!! A spectacular showing from the @BlueAngels and guests!! Approx 10k plus spectators enjoyed aerial maneuvers from several planes and helicopters!!

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Family Day to start off the holiday weekend as well as our AirShow! @FlyHIA is hosting the @BlueAngels and friends this weekend!! All apparatus is staffed, providing emergency services for our guests!

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This morning #local4838 was alerted for an odor investigation at “tug row”. Engine 703, Engine 702 and Attack 70 arrived to find a haze. The odor and haze was traced back to a malfunctioning “tug” vehicle. The area was ventilated and all units were placed available.

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Rescue 70 & Engine 701 handled a glycol spill this afternoon. One of the de-icing vehicles were accidentally overflowed. Units mitigated the spill and the incident was tuned over to the tenant for clean up.

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Today #local4838 finished up our training week with an Elevator Rescue Refresher course with Sam Clark. Members were able to access three different types of elevators on our property and practice non-destructive rescue techniques.

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