01-25-2026 1703hrs During winter storm Fern, Company 29 was dispatched to the 29-01 box for a structure fire. Squad and Tower 29 made the response. Company 29 arrived to find a vehicle fire endangering a structure. Squad 29 secured its own water supply, advanced a long line to the alley, and extinguished the vehicle fire before it could spread into the residence. Mechanicsburg Volunteer Firefighters operated on scene for just over an hour.

12-30-2025 1607 hours Mechanicsburg Volunteer Firefighters finish the year with a Residential Structure Fire. The Mechanicsburg Fire Department was dispatched to the 12-05 box for a residential structure fire. Squad 29 made the response as part of the working fire dispatch. Squad 29 arrived and was assigned to the roof for vertical ventilation. Later, Squad 29’s crew helped our mutual aid partners pick up hose before going available after 1 1/2 hours on scene.

Mechanicsburg Fire Department remains busy Christmas week. Firefighters responded to the following incidents the last two days. 12/24 1543hrs- Commercial Structure Fire (Photo) 1251hrs- Pedestrian Struck 12/23 1524hrs- Commercial Fire Alarm 1400hrs- Auto Accident 1018hrs- Residential Natural Gas Leak 0201- Hazmat Incident We hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy holiday season! Photo credit to Christine Vendel @ Pennlive

This upcoming Saturday, December 20th, Santa will be escorted by the Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department!   Santa's escort will begin at noontime and will continue throughout the afternoon. While we cannot guarantee Santa makes it down every single street, we will stop at the following locations during our rounds.   11am-noon Santa will be at the Downtown Station for pictures and to greet children.   12:15 - Northside Elementary School   2:00 - Kindergarten Academy   2:30