This Thursday the East Coasts largest 1-day street fair once again returns to Mechanicsburg. Every year we train on Jubilee Day specific operations in preparation for this event. This training prepares firefighters to operate in and around the event and its associated road closures. Due to limited access, firefighters are forced to advance long hose lines to the event from alleyways and side streets. Tonight was our third and final Jubilee Day training of the year. 50 firefig

Mechanicsburg Firefighters responded to 5 calls on Sunday. 0924- Baby bird storm drain rescue 0930- Auto accident 0950- Medical assist 1438- Vehicle brakes smoking 1944- Smoke in a residence Firefighters also prepared for jubilee day, assembling and testing our equipment for Thursday and verifying our Jubilee Day map books were still accurate.

The Mechanicsburg Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter Munson for his promotion to Captain announced at our monthly meeting this week. Pictured is Captain Seth Munson. To be appointed to a Junior Officer position, a firefighter must complete MFD’s promotion process. This includes a required minimum certification level, the completion of a task book, passing our written exam, and receiving reference letters from fellow firefighters who recommend the prospecti

The MFD 29 responded to 4 calls on Sunday brings a variety of incidents, all in Mechanicsburg Borough. 1511hrs- Residential Gas Leak 1550hrs- Appliance Fire 1758hrs- Medical Assist 2340hrs- Residential Fire Alarm

05-29-2026 2112hrs Company 29 was dispatched to the 29-03 box for a residential structure fire. Squad 29 and Tower 29 made the response. Squad 29 arrived, securing their own water supply and advancing a hose line. A small extinguished ventilation fan fire was located. Company 29 operated on scene for one hour.

05-28-2026 1430hrs Company 29 was dispatched to the 29-04 box for a garage fire. Squad 29, Tower 29, and Utility 29 made the response. Crews arrived to find a cooking fire in an attached garage. Squad 29 advanced 1 hose line, quickly bringing the fire under control. Company 29 operated scene for just over an hour.

A big thank you to Kris from “Chemo’s Operation Hydration” who once again has provided us with a drink donation to keep Mechanicsburg firefighters hydrated during the hot summer months. This awesome project has benefited many local fire departments for the last 6 years! If this is the type of initiative you would like to support, check out the pictured QR code where you can donate directly to Operation Hydration through Venmo.

05-21-2026 0756hrs Engine Company 29 was dispatched to the 25-101 box for a mobile home fire. Squad 29 made the response. Squad 29 arrived to find a single wide mobile home with fire showing. Squad 29’s crew operated as fire attack. Mechanicsburg Firefighters operated on scene for just under 2 hours.

The Mechanicsburg Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter Melder for his promotion to Lieutenant at our monthly meeting this week. Pictured is Captain Archer presenting Lieutenant Melder with his front. To be appointed to a Junior Officer position, a firefighter must complete MFD’s promotion process. This includes a required minimum certification level, the completion of a task book, passing our written exam, and receiving reference letters from fellow firefig

A Rainy Wednesday brings MFD three incidents in our first due. 1259hrs - Commercial fire alarm 1429hrs - Vehicle accident 1838hrs - Small outside structure fire (shed) Prior to the rain’s arrival, the crew on station completed some required training on Squad 29 for a Firefighter who is working towards being cleared as a Driver/Operator.