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)

Shortly after 8:00pm the 1st Alarm Structure Fire assignment was sent to the 200 Block of Phillips St in the Township's Lyndwood Section on the reported House Fire. Fire Command arrived quickly reporting nothing evident from the exterior of a 2 and 1 1/2 story residential dwelling. Upon further investigation by Command a minor smoke condition was noted in a laundry/bathroom on Side C of the home. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Personnel will be attending this crucial training throughout the month of September. Given the growing prevalence of Electric Vehicles on our roadways, this training takes on heightened significance in ensuring that our responders are equipped with the proper extinguishing techniques and knowledge to guarantee their safety.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Mutual Aid partners at the Wilkes-Barre ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tomorrow marks a significant day for the Hanover Area School District as we kick off the new school year. We kindly request your support in greatly enhancing safety on the roads. Please ensure you are prepared to share the road with our students and school buses.

Remember to exercise caution and patience, especially when encountering school buses loading and unloading students. It is crucial to stop ... (Full Story & Photos)