Truck 4 was dispatched by Luzerne County Communications to respond on the 1st Alarm Residential Structure Fire Assignment into Laurel Run Borough in the Laurel Run Estates Mobile Home Community for the report of a Residential Structure Fire. The caller reporting a mobile home filled with smoke. Truck 4 and Fire Command quickly responded to the location. Truck 4 was first arriving unit to a single ... (Full Story & Photos)

HTFD Firefighters faced challenging conditions while responding to a vehicle fire on Interstate 81. The vehicle, a Passenger Van was carrying tires, and was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly assessed the situation and identified the presence of multiple hazards, including a ruptured fuel tank and the large quantity of tires inside the vehicle. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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.

About Toys for Tots
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)