Rescue Hose Company No. 1 of Greencastle, PA

Rescue Hose Company No. 1 of Greencastle, PA Providing Professional Fire, Rescue, EMS Services for the Residents of Greencastle, PA.

Located at the intersection of a north-south interstate (I-81), heavily traveled east-west (PA Route 16) and north-south
(PA Route 11) highways, this department provides fire protection
and emergency medical services to its residents and visitors during a variety of incident types. Because of easy access and its proximity to major population areas, this has become a choice location for residential

and
industrial growth. Truck stops, shipping and distribution centers, heavy manufacturing and commercial facilities dot the first
due - as do apartment and townhouse complexes and single family dwellings. No matter the occupancy or hazard, this
organization and its personnel respond to the situation with professionalism and expertise. Offering residents and customers fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, extrication, and hazardous materials operations response, constant familiarization and training with new technologies ensure successful service outcomes. Serving
the residents of Greencastle and Antrim township for more than 100 years, the department is meeting
the difficult demands of today's volunteer fire service and planning for its future.

HAY BALES and a CRASH07/25/2026- 2036 hours: RHC responded to 985 Buchanan Trail East for a hay bale on fire- arriving t...
08/01/2026

HAY BALES and a CRASH

07/25/2026- 2036 hours: RHC responded to 985 Buchanan Trail East for a hay bale on fire- arriving to approximately 20 bales- both square and rolls- either on fire or threatened. Additional units were requested for water supply and staffing, and the occupant assisted by using equipment to separate the burning material. Crews cleared the scene in 100 minutes. 07/18/2026- 2114 hours: Company 3 and 8 responded for a vehicle accident in the area of 6647 Molly Pitcher Highway South. Two vehicles...

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/hay-bales-and-a-crash

HAPPY 250 AMERICA!07/31/2026- 1800 hours: Good weather and a great turnout capped by fireworks at the America 250 event ...
08/01/2026

HAPPY 250 AMERICA!

07/31/2026- 1800 hours: Good weather and a great turnout capped by fireworks at the America 250 event held at the Antrim Township Park on Grant Shook Road this evening. THANKS to Long Meadow, Mercersburg and Maugansville for helping our crews to ensure the event went off safely. Appreciate all those that stopped by our display. Don't forget to put our annual Open House on your schedule- Saturday October 3rd- and help us celebrate 130 years of the RHC. 07/31/2026 Fireworks at Antrim Township...

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/happy-250-america

ROLLING THROUGH ANTRIM07/30/2026- 2219 hours: Crews from Company 3 and Washington County 13 responded to Interstate 81 n...
08/01/2026

ROLLING THROUGH ANTRIM

07/30/2026- 2219 hours: Crews from Company 3 and Washington County 13 responded to Interstate 81 northbound at mile marker 3.5 for a vehicle accident possible entrapment. First arriving units assisted the uninjured operator from the overturned semi, managed a fluid leak and cleared. Fire Police remained to assist Pennsylvania State Police. 07/30/2026- 1317 hours: RHC to the 3400 block of Buchanan Trail West for an auto accident with roll-over, and arrived to a single vehicle in the roadway-...

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/rolling-through-antrim

🚨 POP QUIZ, GREENCASTLE 🚨Someone collapses right in front of you. Someone is bleeding badly and help is minutes away. Wh...
08/01/2026

🚨 POP QUIZ, GREENCASTLE 🚨

Someone collapses right in front of you. Someone is bleeding badly and help is minutes away. What do you do?

If your honest answer is “panic” or “frantically Google it” — this post is for you.

In 3 WEEKS, we’re teaching you exactly what to do:

🩸 Stop the Bleed – Saturday, Aug 22 @ 10:00 AM – FREE

❤️ CPR/AED/First Aid – Saturday, Aug 22 @ 1:00 PM – $30 (certification included)

Here’s the challenge: don’t scroll past this one. The person whose life you save will most likely be someone you love — a family member, a friend, a neighbor. A few hours of your Saturday could be the difference.

⚠️ Seats are filling up — RSVP TODAY at www.rescuehose.com/CPR

📍 Rescue Hose Company No. 1, 842 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA

Tag someone who needs to take this class with you. 👇

TOWNSHIP BUILDING FIRE07/13/2026- 0403 hours: Box 3-18A alerted for a farm building on fire at 7623 Valley View Lane, An...
07/22/2026

TOWNSHIP BUILDING FIRE

07/13/2026- 0403 hours: Box 3-18A alerted for a farm building on fire at 7623 Valley View Lane, Antrim Township. Crews arrived to fire throughout the storage shed, working suppression and overhaul for about three hours before clearing.

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/township-building-fire

ANTRIM WAY MVAs07/11/2026- 0958 hours: Company 3 alerted for a personal injury collision at intersection of South Antrim...
07/22/2026

ANTRIM WAY MVAs

07/11/2026- 0958 hours: Company 3 alerted for a personal injury collision at intersection of South Antrim Way and West Franklin Street. Arriving to two vehicles in the Antrim Way travel lanes, Squad crew removed the passenger door to allow occupant access then assisted EMS with packaging for transport to Meritus Medical Center. Fire Police returned to service in an hour when the roadway was cleared. 07/10/2026- 1650 hours: RHC crews responded to the area of 48 South Antrim Way for a...

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/antrim-way-mvas

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO BASICS. 🎒Before the school year kicks off, take a Saturday to learn the skills that save lives...
07/11/2026

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO BASICS. 🎒

Before the school year kicks off, take a Saturday to learn the skills that save lives. Join us at Rescue Hose Company No. 1 on Saturday, August 22, 2026 for a day of hands-on lifesaving training!

🩸 STOP THE BLEED – 10:00 AM
Learn to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act fast with tourniquets, wound packing, and direct pressure. In an emergency, the person next to you is the real first responder — make sure that's you.
💲 FREE

❤️ AHA HEARTSAVER CPR – 1:00 PM
American Heart Association HeartSaver course covering adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use. Perfect for parents, teachers, coaches, babysitters, and anyone who wants to be ready when seconds count.
💲 $30 (includes AHA certification)

✅ Take one class or make it a full day and take both!
📍 Rescue Hose Company No. 1 – 842 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA 17225
📝 Register today: www.rescuehose.com/CPR

Teachers head back to the classroom this fall — this is YOUR classroom. Sharpen the basics that matter most. 🚒

A CRASH and A FIRE07/06/2026- 1321 hours: Unit responded to Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker .5 for a vehicle acc...
07/10/2026

A CRASH and A FIRE

07/06/2026- 1321 hours: Unit responded to Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker .5 for a vehicle accident reported as several tractor-trailers and an auto. Crews arrived to a single semi and and SUV blocking the passing lane, established traffic control and assisted EMS with patient movement. Washington County responders confirmed no additional vehicles south of the initial scene. Ambulance 3-9 transported one to Meritus Medical Center and the roadway was cleared in about thirty minutes....

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/a-crash-and-a-fire

NORTH and SOUTH- INTERSTATE TRAVELS07/03/2026- 0714 hours: Company 3 and 8 responded for an auto accident on northbound ...
07/10/2026

NORTH and SOUTH- INTERSTATE TRAVELS

07/03/2026- 0714 hours: Company 3 and 8 responded for an auto accident on northbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 5. Crews arrived to a single vehicle in the median after striking the cable barrier, all occupants out and refusing any services. Company 8 ambulance encountered several disabled vehicles southbound and began checking for injuries. Squad 3 cleared the first incident and checked for hazards/injuries at the second scene. Several vehicles were apparently struck by debris from the...

https://www.rescuehose.com/post/north-and-south-interstate-travels

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842 S Washington Street
Greencastle, PA
17225

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+17175978489

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