The Hanover Township Fire Department responded swiftly to a vehicle fire that broke out on Interstate 81 South Bound near mile marker 161 early this morning, at approximately 12:30 am . Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes to find a passenger van engulfed in flames.

Upon simultaneous arrival of Engine 1 and Engine 2, an 1.75" trash line was stretched to begin extinguishment with a POK ... (Full Story & Photos)

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Hanover Township Fire Department is excited to announce our participation in the Toys for Tots program again this year! We are once again a toy drop off location to collect toys and donations to help bring joy to children in our communities.

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Toys for Tots, organized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, aims to provide new, unwrapped ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of October 28, the Hanover Area Student Council hosted a delightful Trunk or Treat event, bringing together families and community members for a safe and fun Halloween celebration. Held from 6 PM to 8 PM, the event was a fantastic way for kids to enjoy the thrills of trick-or-treating in a safe environment.

The highlight of the night was the participation of the Hanover Township Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed two Career Firefighters to the Hanover Township Fire Department at their July 10, 2024 Meeting. The Honorable Kyle Halesey administered the oath of office to Austin Nocera and Ryan Kairo who will begin their full-time position with the Hanover Township Fire Department. Congratulations to both Austin and Ryan.... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews were dispatched shortly before 11pm to the Exit 164 Off Ramp from Interstate 81 NB for the report of a tractor trailer on fire. Engine 1 arrived to confirm a well involved fire in the trailer portion of the vehicle. Vehicle was found to be carrying large rolls of AstroTurf. Mutual Aid assistance was called in to assist in dousing the blaze. Units operated on location for approximately 2.5 hours. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed a Career Firefighter to the Hanover Township Fire Department at their March 13, 2024 Meeting. The Honorable Kyle Halesey administered the oath of office to Joseph Scudder who will begin his full-time position with the Hanover Township Fire Department. Congratulations to Joseph... (Full Story & Photos)

n November 2023 Hanover Township Fire Headquarters was visited by Firehouse Subs Food Truck to do a fundraiser for the fire department. A portion of the sales and 100% of the cash donations received are given back to fire department/emergency service organizations. The Hanover Township Fire Department would like say thank you to the community that came out and supported our fundraiser.
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Students from the Hanover Area High School Life Skills Class under the guidance of Mrs. Kimberly Franks paid their annual visit to Fire Headquarters. Lt. Sean Reilly provided a in depth tour of our station and apparatus and relayed important fire safety and prevention messages to the group.

Lt. Reilly is the lead presenter every year for this visit and has developed a special bond with the students. ... (Full Story & Photos)