The Hanover Township Fire Department proudly reports a highly active and successful month of April 2026, marked by strong emergency response performance, continued professional development, and meaningful community engagement.

Throughout April, department personnel responded to 66 total incidents, with the majority occurring within Hanover Township (54 responses), while also providing valuable mutual ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on southbound Interstate 81 just past Exit 164.

Upon arrival, crews encountered an SUV heavily involved in fire, with flames extending into the surrounding roadside grass. Firefighters quickly deployed multiple handlines to bring the situation under control, including two attack lines for the vehicle and an additional line to extinguish ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year, during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we take time to recognize the dedicated professionals who serve as the critical link between the public and emergency responders—our 911 dispatchers.

The Hanover Township Fire Department proudly extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the men and women of Luzerne County Department of Emergency Services - 911Communications ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Fire Department is proud to announce a donation to S.A.F.E. Inc. (Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere) through proceeds raised from the department’s internal Autism Awareness apparel sale.

This meaningful initiative was spearheaded by Career Firefighter and Senior Engineer Ron Priestman Jr., whose dedication helped bring this project to life in support of a cause that impacts ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Fire Department responded to a total of 85 calls for service during March 2026, continuing its commitment to protecting the residents and surrounding communities of Hanover Township and beyond.

Of those responses, 63 incidents occurred within Hanover Township, with additional calls handled through mutual aid and regional support. The department also provided 13 mutual aid responses ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Hanover Township Fire Department (HTFD) recently conducted a comprehensive facility familiarization and pre-incident planning walkthrough at the AT&T facility located on Lasley Avenue within the Township.

The walkthrough provided personnel with the opportunity to gain critical knowledge of the building’s layout, access points, and operational features. Crews reviewed key components ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Fire Department (HTFD) recently hosted a specialized Arson Recognition and Scene Preservation training aimed at enhancing firefighters’ ability to identify potential fire causes and properly protect critical evidence during emergency incidents.

The course was led by Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit Supervisor Jamie Scarlett, who provided in-depth instruction on recognizing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hanover Township Fire Department was dispatched at 01:26 hours along with the remainder of the 1st Alarm Assignment to Maria Dr. in the Sunny Hill Development, located in the Newtown Section of the Township on the reported structure fire. Engine 1 quickly responded, while units were enroute updated information was received from Hanover Township Police Department on location reporting a working fire ... (Full Story & Photos)