Porters Fire Company

06/11/2026

THANK YOU!

We found 10 cases of water and Powerade at the main entrance of the firehouse.

It is greatly appreciated. Thanks again

06/11/2026

This afternoon at 1229 hours, Station 53 and Rescue 79 ( Hanover Area Fire & Rescue ) along with EMS units from 97-4 ( WellSpan Health ) and 79 were alerted for an accident with entrapment on Amy Way in Box 53-05 of Heidelberg Township. Medic 79 arrived first confirming one person trapped from a construction accident. The York County Advanced Technical Rescue Team was immediately alerted on the assignment. After access and assessment, it was determined that the incident would unfortunately be a recovery operation and ATR units were canceled.
Engine 53-1, Utility 53 and Rescue 79 crews, assisted by two rotator units from Mike's Towing successfully completed recovery operations at 1517.
Northern York County Regional Police and the York County Coroner's Office are investigating.
Friendship Hose Company #1 stood by in their station to handle any additional calls in Station 53's area while our units were committed to this incident.

06/11/2026

On Saturday at 1759 hours, Boat 53 was alerted on Box 47-04 in Manheim Township assisting Station 47 with a water rescue on Lake Marburg duringand immediatelyafter strong storms came through the area. The original reported incident was handled quickly with a successful rescue of two stranded kayakers.
While on the original reported incident, an additional possible rescue was reported. Boat 53 quickly confirmed that the secondary incident had already resulted in all parties self rescuing out of the water. A third storm related incident resulted in a lengthy search on Saturday evening near the Sailboat launch in the 53-11 Box of Heidelberg Township. After an unsuccessful search, the incident was turned over to DCNR Park Rangers. The search resumed on Sunday with Boat 53 and Boat 52 from Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Company assisting DCNR with unsuccessful results. Searches resumed on Monday morning with Boat 53 and several other agencies involved assisting DCNR, unfortunately resulting in a successful recovery. DCNR and the York County Coroner's Office are investigating.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

UPDATE: The search in Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park is complete. The lake will reopen for normal operations on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 AM. The incident remains under investigation.

ATTENTION: Lake Marburg will be closed today, June 8, as search efforts continue for a missing boater who was last seen at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. The incident involves an individual on an unpowered watercraft who is believed to have entered the water during a period of inclement weather. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are investigating the incident.

06/07/2026

Even the best laid plans can go awry. I am pleased that our neighbors were able to witness the capabilities of STAT 13. Thank you, STAT MedEvac, for participating in our community event and providing us with training. Duty called and necessitated our response to a motor vehicle accident and water rescue. We appreciate neighbors like the Looney Farm! STAT MedEvac

05/29/2026

Chief 53-2 held an in-house training last evening at Porters Fire to review vehicle stabilization and extraction. 10 members were in attendance and were able to practice hands on skills.
Interested in joining and learning more? Apply at: https://portersfirecompany.com/join/

05/02/2026

We still have walk up meals available! Come and get some $12

05/02/2026

The amazing smell filling the air is our famous chicken! Come get a meal for $12. 1/2 chicken, applesauce, potato and a roll.
We begin serving at 11am and serve until gone

05/02/2026

Chicken is on! The Chicken Master and his crew have been working diligently since 7 am!

Serving at 11