Makin’ The Hit Emergency Media Services & News

01/14/2026

VEHICLE ACCIDENT-ENTRAPMENT
Pennsylvania Tpke W & Oaklyn Dr
Brecknock Township
ENGINE 32
PT 32
UTILITY 32
RESCUE 30
SQUAD 33
ENGINE 33
UTILITY 33

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Just a FYI

**Update** as seen in the comments its numerous phone providers and numerous areas

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History:

Akron Volunteer Fire Company 12 Firefighters going through the decontamination reduction corridor at the 1990 Hamilton Paint Store Fire in Ephrata Borough.

Photo from Remember When.....in Ephrata/Cocalico Valley

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Contaminated gear may increase firefighters’ risk of cancer and other illnesses over time. Properly removing gear helps protect firefighters on and off the scene. Steps that can help limit exposure after firefighting include:

1️⃣ Decontamination of gear
2️⃣ Careful removal and bagging of gear
3️⃣ Cleaning hands and skin

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HISTORY

1990

Lancaster County, PA

Ephrata Borough

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Lancaster County, PA:

Congratulations Rohrerstown Fire Company on the beautiful and tough Tower 67!

From Pierce Mfg

Rohrerstown Fire Company in is lighting up the night with their 100’ . 🚒🚨
Enhanced lighting wraps around the entire and extends up the ladder, giving firefighters better visibility during nighttime calls, including giving pedestrians’ better visibility of the apparatus with the illuminating “67” on both boom panels. Serving a rapidly growing community, Company No.67 responds to an average of 700 calls per year, a number that's steadily increasing. To keep pace with development, the department has customized this with greater storage capacity in place of the traditional pump location, deeper compartments along the side where the ladder is stored and Independent Front Suspension for superior maneuverability.

Overall Height: 11’
Overall Length: 43’ 11.75”
GVW: 74,800 lbs
Job Number: 39513

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Pol-E strikes again…

BREAKING—Pol-E is now 1-0 to start the 2026 season.

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MAKIN’ THE HIT – Community Outreach Team

We’re growing our Community Outreach Team, and we’re looking for people who want to make a real difference.

Our mission is simple: give back to emergency first responders and support members of the community when they need it most. From helping families after house fires to supporting those who serve on the front lines, we believe compassion and action go hand in hand.

We’re looking for individuals who lead with compassion, understanding, and empathy—people who can listen, lend a hand, and help spread the word about what MAKIN’ THE HIT stands for. You don’t need a title or uniform to make an impact—just a genuine desire to help others and be part of something bigger than yourself.

If you believe in giving back, lifting others up, and serving with heart, we’d love to have you alongside us.
Together, we can continue making a difference—one community at a time.

Interested in joining or learning more? Reach out to us and help us keep MAKIN’ THE HIT moving forward.

Contact Chris @ [email protected] if interested.

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TRAFFIC - ENTRAPMENT

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA
EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP
STREET ASSIGNMENT 69 - PIC
RT 283 E MM26.4 / RT 741

Chief 75-2 on scene with a multi vehicle collision, vehicle over turned with one confined.

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DCFD doing FDNY things…

DC Fire and EMS remind you not to block a fire hydrant when parking… or your car windows might end up looking like this.

Firefighters were called out to the 300 block of Livingston Terrace SE in Washington DC for a building fire. A small fire was located in an apartment and quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported.

“Gentle reminder…please avoid illegally parking on a fire hydrant,” DC Fire & EMS wrote in a social media post. “Lives depend on crucial water supply for fire suppression.”

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HOUSE FIRE

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA
Manor Township
BOX ALARM 90 - HOUSE FIRE
119 LINVILLE DRIVE

C-OPS 10

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From NEPA News

Court records show that Shane Michael Farrell of Hawley has been charged with a second tier DUI and recklessly endangering another person in connection with a fire truck crash reported on by NEPA News.

Pennsylvania State Police released a public information report stating that the investigation revealed that Farrell was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.