Latest News - Swatara Township Fire & Rescue

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 Lancaster Street for reports of smoke coming from the windows

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 91-6, Engine 91, Tower 91, Rescue 33, Squad 8, and

March 22, 2026

A house with flames and thick smoke billowing from an upstairs window. A firefighter in full gear stands near the burning building, which appears heavily damaged. Power lines cross the scene, and the sky is overcast.

Steelton Building Fire

Yesterday evening, Engine 91 and Air 91 were dispatched on the initial assignment for a reported house fire in Steelton Borough. Engine 91 arrived first on scene with fire showing

March 4, 2026

Firefighters in gear stand in front of a row of brick townhouses with visible fire damage and blackened windows. A ladder truck extends to the upper floor as firefighters work on the building.

2 Fires For Morning Crews

This morning, Air 91 was dispatched to Harrisburg to assist with a working row home fire as a replacement unit. Shortly after, a 2nd Alarm was struck, bringing Rescue 91

February 22, 2026

A fire truck with flashing lights is parked on a wet street at night near houses and parked cars; snow and slush cover parts of the sidewalk and street, and streetlights illuminate the scene.

Car Fire

Last evening Engine and Rescue 91 handled an engine compartment fire along Highland Street.

February 20, 2026

Two fire trucks are parked on a snowy street in front of houses, with firefighters and equipment visible. Smoke rises from one of the houses as a ladder is extended toward the roof.

Busy Monday

Swatara Fire-Rescue remained busy today, handling five calls for service. Crews were first dispatched to Interstate 83 North for a working vehicle fire. Less than two hours later, Rescue and

February 7, 2026

Two red fire trucks are parked outside a house with snow on the ground. Firefighters are near the entrance and a ladder extends from one truck to the roof, under a cloudy sky.

Garage Fire

This afternoon, Swatara Fire-Rescue and mutual aid companies were dispatched to Springhouse Road for a reported house fire. Chief 91, 91-4, Engine 91-5, Rescue 91, and Tower 91 arrived within

February 3, 2026

House Fire

This morning, Rescue 91 and Engine 91-5 assisted Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire at a residential structure fire. Our crews operated as the Rapid Intervention Team and assisted with

January 9, 2026

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with several fire trucks and emergency vehicles parked along a road near a house, as firefighters and people gather outside. Surrounding houses and fields are visible.

Garage Fire

Earlier today, Swatara Fire-Rescue crews were dispatched to a working structure fire in the 600 block of Cockley Rd. The first arriving engine was on scene just 2 minutes and

January 7, 2026