Lebanon Valley Wildland Fire Crew

08/03/2026

Come see us tomorrow night in Cornwall!

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Come out and see the following at our National Night Out event tomorrow evening:

Community Fire Company of Cornwall Borough
Quentin Volunteer Fire Company
Mt Gretna Fire Company
Neversink Fire Company
Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services
First Aid and Safety Patrol
Middle Creek Search and Rescue
PA State Police
The 13th Responder Collaborative - 13RC
Pennsylvania Game Commission

Cornwall's National Night out is coming up on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm being held at The Park at Cornwall Center (on SR 419 across from the Cornwall Elementary School)!

07/18/2026

🚨 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL RAISED TO PL5 🚨

As of 7:30 a.m. on July 18, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC) has raised the nation to Preparedness Level 5 (PL5)—the highest national wildfire preparedness level in the United States.

A PL5 designation signifies that wildfire activity has reached extreme levels across the country. Firefighting resources are heavily committed, with multiple large and complex incidents occurring simultaneously. As a result, the availability of additional crews, engines, aircraft, incident management teams, and specialized equipment may become increasingly limited as agencies prioritize resources where they are needed most.

This is a reminder of the tremendous demands being placed on our wildland firefighters and support personnel. Stay informed, be prepared, and do your part to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Stay safe. Stay vigilant.

— Will Spyrison
Retired Division Chief | InciNotes Administrator

07/18/2026

The firefighters will gather in Cumberland County before leaving to assist with the wildfires, which have led to widespread smoke and air quality alerts.

07/02/2026

The National Preparedness Level increased to 4 (PL4) today, June 29, as significant wildland fire activity is occurring across multiple geographic areas, resulting in a substantial commitment of incident management teams.

The National Interagency Coordination Center is increasingly coordinating with geographic area coordination centers to prioritize and fill resource orders for all national resources, with a heavy demand being placed on lower-activity geographic areas to provide available resources.

Forecasts also indicate a continued high potential for new large fires to emerge across multiple geographic areas in the coming days.

Preparedness levels range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), based on fire activity, weather, fuel conditions, and resource availability. Learn more about preparedness levels here: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information

📸Photo on the Cottonwood Fire, Utah.

06/28/2026

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is devastated to share that three wildland firefighters lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Additionally, two crew members were injured in the line of duty and have been transported to a hospital.

Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time.

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service stands united with the USDA Forest Service in grief and in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind. Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Additional details will be shared as they are able to be released.

04/17/2026

by Brian Plume, Bureau of Forestry Spring is here and wildland fire activity is once again at the forefront for the Bureau of Forestry and DCNR leadership. Statistically, wildfire occurrences are the highest during March, April, and May.

04/16/2026

04/12/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
455 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton- Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York- Lancaster- 455 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026
..ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING..

04/11/2026

The crew is headed to its first fire of the season in Union township Lebanon county!

04/11/2026

ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS EVENING...

The combination of drying fine fuels and leaf litter, low
relative humidity of 25 to 35 percent and a moderately gusty
northwest wind of 15 to 20 mph, will create an elevated risk of
wildfire spread across the southern half of Pennsylvania today.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, ci******es, or matches. If
dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the
potential to spread rapidly.