Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire

06/19/2026

🚒 A Message to Our Community - PLEASE SHARE

One of the things that makes Lower Paxton Township special is the strong relationship between our firefighters and the residents we serve. We want our community to know that if you see our personnel out training, grabbing lunch, or familiarizing themselves with buildings and neighborhoods, we welcome you to stop by, ask questions, and learn more about what we are doing.

Recently, our crews were conducting training at an apartment complex and had an awkward interaction with a resident. We understand that seeing fire apparatus and firefighters operating around your home can sometimes raise questions or concerns. Please know that before utilizing private property for training, our personnel obtain permission from the property owner or management. Our intent is never to inconvenience residents, but rather to ensure we are prepared to provide the highest level of service when an emergency occurs.

Training in apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and other occupancies allows firefighters to understand apparatus positioning, access points, water supply locations, building layouts, and other critical factors before an emergency ever happens. When responding to a fire, especially in smoke-filled or zero-visibility conditions, having previous knowledge of a building can make a significant difference in how quickly crews can locate occupants, perform rescues, and bring the incident under control.

Simply put, the more familiar we are with your building and neighborhood before an emergency, the better prepared we are to help you on your worst day.

We ask for your partnership in this effort. If you see us training and have questions, please come talk with us. If something we are doing is causing an inconvenience or concern, approach our personnel respectfully and let us know. We will always do our best to accommodate residents while still accomplishing the training necessary to keep our firefighters prepared.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make Lower Paxton Township a safer community for everyone.

If you have questions and concerns, or want to point out a positive experience with one of our crews… please contact Deputy Chief Graham at 717-657-5656

Lower Paxton Township
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police

06/18/2026

With the nice weather today, Bureau personnel took the opportunity to get outside and put in some quality training reps.

Crews spent time focusing on Driver/Operator training, hose line advancements, and aerial operations to sharpen critical skills and maintain operational readiness. While the weather certainly made for a great training day, this type of hands-on training is a regular part of operations within the Bureau and occurs year-round to ensure our personnel remain proficient in the skills needed to serve our community.

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

06/18/2026

06/14/2026

🚨 House Fire 🔥

Last night at 01:35 hours, the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire and mutual aid units responded for a reported residential structure fire.

Squad 34 arrived on scene with fire showing from the garage of a large single-family home. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack, bringing the incident under control within approximately 15 minutes. Due to the rapid response and coordinated operations of arriving crews, the fire was successfully contained to the garage area.

We would like to thank all assisting mutual aid companies for their support and cooperation during the incident.

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

Photo Credit: Capital City Fire Photos

06/13/2026

Annual Hydrant Flushing Continues 💧

Veolia will continue conducting routine fire hydrant flushing this coming week as part of our annual maintenance program. Flushing will begin on Monday, June 15 and continue through Friday, June 19 in the area depicted in the attached map. Flushing will take place in between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

06/05/2026

Today, our personnel have spent the day responding to 6 incidents so far while also engaging with the community at Central Dauphin East Middle School’s Community Day event.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk with our crews and learn more about the Bureau of Fire and the services we provide to the community each day.

Central Dauphin School District
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

06/05/2026

💧 Attention - Hydrant Flushing Continues 💦

Veolia will continue conducting routine fire hydrant flushing next week as part of their annual maintenance program.

Flushing in the attached area will begin on Monday, June 8 and continue through Friday, June 12. Flushing will take place in between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

While the flushing is focused around the areas in the attached map all residents should be aware, as you may still be impacted by the process.

What to Expect:

- You may experience temporary water discoloration or reduced water pressure during flushing activities. Flushing will take place between 7 am to 5 pm. each day.

- If discoloration occurs, please run your cold water tap until it runs clear before use.

- Avoid doing laundry during flushing hours to prevent staining.

Why Do They Flush:

- Remove Sediment and Deposits: Over time, naturally occurring minerals, rust, and sediment accumulate in water pipes. Flushing removes these materials that settle at the bottom of the pipes, preventing buildup that could affect water quality.

- Maintain Water Quality: Flushing helps ensure fresh water circulates throughout the entire distribution system.

- Test System Performance: The process allows Veolia to verify that hydrants are functioning properly, check water pressure levels, and identify any issues with valves or the distribution system.

- Ensure Fire Protection: Flushing confirms that hydrants are operational and can deliver adequate water flow and pressure needed for firefighting purposes in emergencies.

Regular hydrant flushing is a proactive maintenance practice that protects public health and ensures the water distribution system operates efficiently and reliably.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as Veolia works to maintain the quality and reliability of your water service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact their customer service team at 888-299-8972.

Flushing Area for June 8 - June 12

Veolia - Water Pennsylvania
Lower Paxton Township
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

06/04/2026

🚒 The May 2026 Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire Report is now available!

During the month of May, our personnel continued to respond around the clock to protect the residents and visitors of Lower Paxton Township through emergency response, training, public outreach, and community engagement initiatives.

We encourage all residents, community partners, and supporters to take a few minutes to review the report and see the continued progress being made across the Bureau of Fire.

📊 View the full May 2026 report here:
https://canva.link/d737c0tmpcqsbxo

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Lower Paxton Township

Check out this Flyer (5.5 x 8.5) designed by Brett Graham.

06/04/2026

🚨 Commercial Structure Fire 🔥

Last evening at 22:11 hrs, units were dispatched for a Commercial Structure Fire at Roberto’s Pizza on Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township.

Engine 32 from Progress Fire 32 arrived to find smoke showing from the single-story strip shopping center. Initial crews made entry into the pizza shop and located a fire in the kitchen area. Due to the quick actions of responding crews, the fire was rapidly contained to the area of origin, preventing further extension throughout the building.

The incident was scaled back to Lower Paxton Township and Susquehanna Township units after approximately 40 minutes.

Chief 33 (Fogg) held Command of the incident.

We would like to thank all responding agencies for their assistance and professionalism throughout the operation.

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The Hill
Citizens Fire Company #1 of Penbrook
Swatara Fire-Rescue
West Hanover Township Fire Co. No. 1

06/03/2026

🚨 REMINDER 📢

We have noticed a number of residents questioning water discoloration… Veolia water is beginning their annual flushing protocol to maintain their infrastructure.

Veolia - Water Pennsylvania