Fire & Film

22/01/2025

With temperatures lingering just below zero, Shenandoah firefighters were sent to the 500 Block of West Arlington Street for a house fire Wednesday morning. First arriving units arrived to find a working fire on the second floor but were able to make quick work of the job with one line. Fire crews from the Hook & Ladder, Phoenix and Columbia were assisted by Frackville and West End (Mahanoy City) firefighters. Authorities say the cause of the fire was related to careless smoking. All units were clear shortly after 5AM.

16/01/2025

Watch conditions as firefighters work in Shenandoah this morning

A second alarm was struck for the 400 Block of West Poplar Street in Shenandoah Borough, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania this morning. The first alarm went o...

16/01/2025

A second alarm was struck for the 400 Block of West Poplar Street in Shenandoah Borough this morning. The first alarm went out just after 3:30AM and first arriving crews found a well advanced fire. Three alarms of tankers were called into the scene to supply the municipal water supply.

23/12/2024

The second alarm was struck for a house fire in the 200 Block of West New York Street in Shenandoah Monday morning. Crews were sent out at 6:14AM and found fire showing from the rear of the building with the temperature hovering around 0 degrees.

All occupants made it out safely but two firefighters were transported to the hospital for evaluation.

23/12/2024

Tense moments this evening in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County when firefighters declared a MAYDAY while operating on the first floor of a house fire just after 5:30PM. The firefighters were able to get out of the building quickly and escaped injury.

Units from multiple municipalities responded to the scene along with a tanker task force. A State Police Fire Marshal and Schuylkill County Coroner were requested to the scene.

15/10/2024

Additional photos from the fire in Shenandoah. The fire damaged exposures on both sides and required a second alarm.

15/10/2024

Unit Block South Bower Street Shenandoah working fire

01/08/2024

Attention Schuylkill and Lehigh County Fire/EMS/PD

17/05/2024

09/05/2024

Food Trucks. Crafters. Basket Raffle. Live music. Beer. Sheppton. Saturday.

28/04/2024

Last night the Rescue Hook & Ladder Company #1 of Shenandoah celebrated 150 years of service to the community. The celebration remembered the sacrifices and dedication of the company's members from the earliest beginnings to the newest members. Mike Kitsock told stories of the Hookies from personal experience and historical knowledge. President Bill Moyer celebrated 40 year members along with other key members who have been vital to the company's success. Retired Fire Chief Russ Schumack was given plaques to honor his time served and Lieutenant Mark Hysock received a special award for his life-saving efforts in December 2023 when he rescued an infant trapped in a house fire. The celebration continued into the night as guests enjoyed dancing and entertainment.

09/03/2024