As winter weather brings snow and ice, it’s more important than ever to ensure that fire hydrants remain visible and accessible. In the event of an emergency, a buried hydrant can delay firefighting efforts and put lives at risk.

How You Can Help: We encourage residents to clear snow and ice around fire hydrants near their property. A clear hydrant can make all the difference in a time-critical situation.

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Shortly after noon time, HTFD crews were dispatched to the report of a two vehicle crash with confinement in the vicinity of the UFCW Federal Credit Union on the Sans Souci Parkway. Rescue 5 and Engine 1 quickly responded. One of the vehicles involved rolled over onto its side, leaving the driver confined inside. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and assessed the situation, confirming that the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0600 hrs, Hanover Township Fire and Medic 9 were dispatched to a reported single-vehicle motor vehicle accident (MVA) on Route 309 Northbound, with reports of entrapment.

Upon arrival, Rescue 5 and Fire Command crews found one vehicle behind the guide rail, with a single occupant confined inside. The occupant was safely extricated by fire personnel, who hyper-extend the door to free ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine Co. 1 and Fire Command just cleared the scene of a Vehicle Fire on S Main St in the Township.

On the Engine Co.'s arrival an 1 3/4 bumper line was deployed and knock down and extinguishment occurred within minutes with the help of F500 Encapsulating Agent. This new technology has been deployed on our fire attack apparatus allowing for less water use and faster extinguishment times.

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Hanover Township Fire Department Truck 4 and Fire Command responded as Automatic Aid to Wilkes-Barre Township for a reported dryer fire at the laundromat located at the Blackman Street Car Wash. Upon arrival of Wilkes-Barre Township’s first units, a working fire was declared as the dryer fire had spread to the structure. Truck 4 quickly arrived on scene and began assisting with fire suppression efforts, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine Co. #3 and Fire Command initially responded to the fire as a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Upon arriving at the scene, the fire had already escalated rapidly, prompting a greater alarm response. As the fire intensified, the Engine 3 RIT crew was reassigned to fire suppression duties, and the operation transitioned to an "all hands" response, meaning that all available units were involved in ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hanover Township Fire Department is excited to announce the recent order of a new E-One Fire Trucks HR100 Aerial Ladder, a critical addition to the department's fleet, aimed at enhancing fire safety and response capabilities for the community. The new apparatus was ordered from First Choice Fire Apparatus and is made possible by the generous support of the Hanover Township Board of Commissioners, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)