Swatara Township Fire & Rescue

Train. Grow. Serve.

Swatara Township Fire & Rescue is looking for committed citizens to join our team of dedicated volunteers in protecting lives and property in our community.

Become a Swatara Township Volunteer Firefighter Today!

Our Firefighters serve the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, training for and performing duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, and public education.

We offer three types of memberships for the volunteer:

Latest News

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A house burns intensely at night, with bright orange flames and thick smoke rising from the roof, illuminating the surrounding area and nearby buildings.

Garage Fire

Monday evening Tower 91 assisted Company 55 (Highspire) with a garage fire.

August 19, 2026

A fire truck labeled “Swatara Fire-Rescue” is parked on a street with hoses attached, while smoke rises in the background behind trees and power lines.

Lower Swatara House Fire

This morning STFR was dispatched to assist Lower Swatara Fire Department with a house fire. Tower 91(1st truck), Engine 91(4th

August 17, 2026

Two fire trucks from Swatara Fire-Rescue spray water on a residential building while firefighters work on the roof; hoses run across wet pavement and water sprays from a fire hydrant in the foreground.

Apartment Fire

Just before 5:00 PM last evening, Swatara Township Fire-Rescue and mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 5000 block of

May 8, 2026

Lawnton House Fire

Last evening, Swatara Fire-Rescue and mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 48th Street area for a reported house fire.Chief

March 22, 2026

Recent Alarms

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