Upper Allen Fire Department

Upper Allen Fire Department We are a 100% volunteer, public-owned and professional department providing fire suppression and rescue services to Upper Allen and surrounding communities.

The Upper Allen Fire Department proudly and professionally protects Upper Allen Township including the villages of Shepherdstown, Bowmansdale and Grantham in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

The Upper Allen Fire Department would like to congratulate one of our own on graduating from Basic Combat Training! We a...
08/14/2026

The Upper Allen Fire Department would like to congratulate one of our own on graduating from Basic Combat Training! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Wishing you the best of luck as you head off to Advanced Individual Training. Keep up the hard work.

Yesterday just before 10am Engine and Tanker 23 were dispatched to assist Lower Allen Fire Department with a house fire ...
08/13/2026

Yesterday just before 10am Engine and Tanker 23 were dispatched to assist Lower Allen Fire Department with a house fire on Main st. In Lisburn.

First arriving units got a quick knock on the fire Engine 23's crew assisted with opening up walls and ceilings, and securing utilities

Good Morning,Chicken is READY!!!! Come and get it. Easy Drive thru at Country and Town Church.
08/01/2026

Good Morning,

Chicken is READY!!!! Come and get it. Easy Drive thru at Country and Town Church.

Training never stops! 🚒💦Our crew was out doing some hands-on drafting operations recently. When working in areas without...
08/01/2026

Training never stops! 🚒💦
Our crew was out doing some hands-on drafting operations recently. When working in areas without municipal hydrants, establishing a rural water supply is critical. Whether pulling directly from a local creek, a lake, or setting up a folding portable tank for a tanker shuttle, mastering drafting ensures we can move high volumes of water wherever and whenever it's needed most.
Shoutout to everyone who came out to get some quality practice behind the pump!

🍗LAST CHICKEN BBQ OF THE SUMMER! 🍗As summer winds down, so does our chicken BBQ season. Don't miss your final chance to ...
07/30/2026

🍗LAST CHICKEN BBQ OF THE SUMMER! 🍗

As summer winds down, so does our chicken BBQ season. Don't miss your final chance to grab one of these before we pack up the grills until next year!

📆This Saturday, August 1
⏰Starting at 10:30 AM (while supplies last)
📍Country & Town Baptist Church Parking lot: 220 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

For just $9 (cash only), you get:
🍗Half a chicken, grilled to perfection
🍎Applesauce
🥔Bag of chips
🥤Bottle of water

Come out and support your local firefighters with a plate full of good food! Get there early, because once it's gone, it's gone!

See you Saturday 🔥

Big water, high heat, and solid communication is what this training day was all about! 🚒🔥Tuesdays training focused on ma...
07/23/2026

Big water, high heat, and solid communication is what this training day was all about! 🚒🔥

Tuesdays training focused on master streams, including laying hose lines and operating the Blitzfire. The team also tackled flashover drills and worked through scenarios to optimize pump times and fireground communication.

Every drill is designed to build trust, refine our skills, and ensure seamless coordination on scene.

⚠️ GENERATOR SAFETY: PLEASE READ & SHARE ⚠️Recently, the Upper Allen Fire Department responded to two separate calls for...
07/05/2026

⚠️ GENERATOR SAFETY: PLEASE READ & SHARE ⚠️

Recently, the Upper Allen Fire Department responded to two separate calls for Carbon Monoxide alarms, and both incidents were entirely due to improper generator use.

When the power goes out, generators are a great asset, but they can be deadly if used incorrectly. Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless, and can kill in as little as 5 minutes.

We are asking everyone in the community to take 60 seconds to carefully read through the infographic below. It contains critical, life-saving instructions on backup power safety.

🚨 Safety Tips:
The 20-Foot Rule: Always keep generators at least 20 feet away from your home, doors, and windows, with the exhaust facing away. Never run them in a garage or enclosed space.

Transfer Switches: Never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet. To power your home's electrical system safely and prevent dangerous backfeeding, a professional transfer switch is required.

CO Alarms: Ensure you have working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
If your CO alarm goes off or you start experiencing dizziness, headaches, or nausea: get to fresh air immediately and call 911.

📢 Please share this post with your neighbors to help keep Upper Allen safe!

The Upper Allen Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
07/04/2026

The Upper Allen Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

🚒 Training Night: Expect the Unexpected 🧑‍🚒No two fire scenes are ever the same, which is why our training has to keep u...
07/01/2026

🚒 Training Night: Expect the Unexpected 🧑‍🚒
No two fire scenes are ever the same, which is why our training has to keep us on our toes. Last night, our crews participated in realistic "run-in" scenarios designed to simulate high-stress, real-world responses.
To keep everyone sharp, the officers threw two major curveballs into the mix:
Curveball #1: RIT Scenario 🚨 – Crews suddenly had to pivot into rescue mode when a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) activation was called for a "downed" firefighter.
Curveball #2: Sudden Water Loss 💧 – Just as operations got underway, the first-in engine company unexpectedly lost water, forcing the crew to quickly problem-solve, adapt, and deploy a second line to manage the threat.
Training for worst-case scenarios ensures that when the unexpected happens on a real call, our response is pure muscle memory. Excellent job by all of our members last night for thinking fast on their feet and putting in the work!

Last evening’s training consisted of advancing charged hose lines, navigating through doorways, corners and stairwells w...
06/24/2026

Last evening’s training consisted of advancing charged hose lines, navigating through doorways, corners and stairwells while flowing water.

Additional crew practiced throwing ladders and other exterior skills. This also gave drivers in training an opportunity to run the pump and set up a positive water supply.

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104 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

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