Rutherford Fire Company

Rutherford Fire Company All Volunteer Fire Dept. located just east of Harrisburg, Pa. area for over 90 years.

The Rutherford Fire Company, Incorporated in 1923 as the Reliance Hose Company has been serving the residents of Rutherford, and the Swatara Twp. The All Volunteer crew operates out of a 4 bay station that houses an Engine, (Pierce pumper), a Rescue, (Pierce Rescue/pumper), an Attack, (4-Guys mini pumper), and a Utility with a special unit trailer (Used for Special Events). We respond to approx. 800 calls per year both within the community, Swatara Twp., Mutual Aid.

05/30/2026
05/27/2026
The members of Rutherford Fire & Swatara Twp. mourns the loss of Morrill Fire Dept. Firefighter Andrew Cross, who tragic...
05/17/2026

The members of Rutherford Fire & Swatara Twp. mourns the loss of Morrill Fire Dept. Firefighter Andrew Cross, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty while responding to a fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine.
Firefighter Cross, 27, responded Friday to the massive fire at Robbins Lumber when the explosion occurred at the facility. The blast claimed his life and left numerous firefighters and civilians injured, several suffering critical burns and traumatic injuries.

Cross served his community with courage and dedication, answering the call without hesitation during a dangerous and rapidly evolving incident. His loss is being felt deeply throughout nearby communities plus Maines entire fire service and beyond.

Our hearts and prayers are with the Cross family, the members of the Morrill Fire Department and everyone impacted by this tragedy.

THE YARD WORK ISN'T FINISHED UNTIL ALL THE GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE ROADWAY.Grass clippings create a Hazard ...
05/10/2026

THE YARD WORK ISN'T FINISHED UNTIL ALL THE GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE ROADWAY.
Grass clippings create a Hazard for Motorcycle & Bicycle Riders especially when wet. They also can clog storm sewers.
Please remove grass clippings from the roadways.

Saturday Morning Decon TrainingEngine & Utility 91-5 spent the morning with other member companies of the Dauphin County...
05/09/2026

Saturday Morning Decon Training
Engine & Utility 91-5 spent the morning with other member companies of the Dauphin County Decon strike team.
Crews reviewed different type of suits, setting up the Decon Shower and creating a Mass Decon Corridor. This was the 2nd of 3 trainings set up by the Haz Mat team.
Colonial Park, Millersburg, Hershey, Halifax, Harrisburg City, & Rutherford make up the six Dauphin County Decon teams.

Today, a few of the FF's from the Rutherford Station loaded up the trailer, and prepared Lunch for the teachers at the R...
05/08/2026

Today, a few of the FF's from the Rutherford Station loaded up the trailer, and prepared Lunch for the teachers at the Rutherford Elementary School as a finale' to Teachers Appreciation Week.
Thank you to All the Teachers out there.!

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6600 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA
17111

Telephone

+17175645734

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