Rutherford Fire Co.

Rutherford fire is an All Volunteer Fire Company located in suburban Harrisburg, PA. The company serves the residents of Rutherford Heights and Swatara Twp.

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The Attack is currently en route to Dillsburg with other Dauphin Co units to assist York County crews with a working mountain fire.

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The Officers & Members of the Rutherford Fire Company want to wish everyone a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving.

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Please take a moment today to pause and remember those who lost their lives 19 years ago on #September11. #NeverForget #PatriotDay

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PLEASE MOVE OVER AND SLOW DOWN!!!

An employee with H&S Towing and member of the Halifax Fire Dept was struck and killed last night along I-78.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to H&S Towing, the family & friends and the Halifax Fire Dept. for their loss.

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The Membership of the Rutherford Fire Co. has reluctantly decided to cancel our 2020 Fire Prevention Open House.

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Special Thank you to Jason and the crew at Hoss's. After investigating an automatic fire alarm the crew was offered soft serve.

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****Tornado Warning****

A tornado warning has been issued for Dauphin County until 5:45pm. Please take cover and avoid being near windows and doors.

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**WORKING FIRE**

This morning before 4am, Engine 91-5 was dispatched to Hummelstown for a possible house fire. Chief 46-2 arrived to find a working fire and struck 1st alarm. The engine picked up a hydrant and the rescue arrived shortly after to assist.

Pictures: Dustin Weese

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**Small Kitchen Fire**

Around 14:00 hrs crews were dispatched to Stephen Dr for a reported fire. Engine 91-5 arrived with there own water and stretched one line to find a small kitchen fire. Crews checked for extension & vented the structure.

Photo credit: Colonial Park Fire

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Engine 91-5 is currently headed to the 10 blk of East Main street in Hummelstown for a reported structure fire.

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Just prior to 13:00 hours. Engine 91-5 and Engine 91-2 were dispatched for a reported car fire. Engine 91-5 with 5 arrived to find a fully involved SUV. Crews pulled the bumper line and extinguished the fire.

Photo credit to Dustin Shenfeld

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**WORKING FIRE**

Last night just before 23:00 hrs crews were sent to the 5000 block of Canyon Road for a reported house fire. Engine 91-5 with 4 and rescue 91-5 with 2 arrived and went to work assisting with fire attack and extensive overhaul.

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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV until 6 PM EDT

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The Annual Rutherford Easter Egg Hunt is being postponed. We will be figuring out a date for a Spring Egg Hunt. We will keep you posted..
Thank you for your continued support.
Stay Inside.
Wash your Hands.
Don't Touch Your Face.
Be safe.

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*****EFFECTIVE 8 PM Tonight*****
Dauphin County has been included, in Gov. Wolf's mandatory "Stay At Home" Order. The order takes effect tonight at 8 p.m. and the it is in effect until April 30. Information is below.

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Rescue 91-5 is currently heading to Hershey as the RIT team for a reported oven file at the HB Reese's plant.

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A huge shoutout to Parker and Weston Shreve who bought extra subs and sandwiches from the school fundraiser and donated them to the members of the company.

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Please keep in your thoughts the crews working the 2 alarm fire last night in Cumberland County that claimed the life of a firefighter and home owner in the Boiling Springs area overnight.

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While the fog rolls in this evening, crews are staffing the station and inspecting the rigs and equipment.

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Rutherford Scouts #308 are currently having their Pine Wood Derby at Rutherford Fire.