Annika Hidaglo

How long have you been at New Kingstown?

About to reach 3 months

What is your favorite part about New Kingstown?

There is always room to learn new things and learn from mistakes, family atmosphere, and welcomed me with open arms

What is your favorite quote?

“Strength is what we gain from the madness (pain) that we survive” -April Cabral

What is your job outside the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week, Company 33 handled 20 incidents, took in one building tour for Tuesday training, one multi-agency drill, conducted new driver training, and completed the normal station chores and rig/equipment checks. While 20 calls in a week is nothing new for us, it was a slower week compared to others this year. The company answered calls not only in Cumberland County, but responded to one call each ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday evening, Company 33 responded to a reported dryer fire in Middlesex Township. Crews found a smoke condition in the residence and secured power and gas to the appliance. The appliance was moved to the exterior of the home where is was dismantled to make sure the fire was out. There was damage to the home other than the smoke odor. The dryer vent tube was found mostly blocked at the elbow ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chris Venezia

How long have you been at New Kingstown?

going on 3 months

What is your favorite part about New Kingstown?

The dedication of the membership to being the best they can be, The family atmosphere and how they make everyone feel a part of this great organization!

What is your favorite quote?
“Leadership is taking responsibility, not making excuses!”…. unknown author

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Squad (6) responded Saturday just before lunch to South Middleton Township as RIT for the House Fire. Engine (4) responded when Command requested additional units for manpower. E33 was canceled while responding and asked to transfer to Co. 36 Station 1.... (Full Story & Photos)

After pancakes for breakfast, the topic for 3rd Saturday Training was “in house” Man Vs. Machine. Crews went over in detail our MvM Kit, small hand tools as well as the Dewalt tools. Discussion included ring removal using the dremel tool, rubber bands, or fishing line. We also covered hand/arm entrapment in single and two stage snow blowers. Both blowers were basically stripped and taken apart with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad (5), MP (5), Traffic, and Chief 33 along with E41 and R45 responded to the Harrisburg Pike and N Middlesex Rd for an accident reported to be involving a car under a tractor trailer. Crews arrived to find conditions as dispatched. Squad 33 began to stabilize the vehicles to insure no additional movement. The passenger vehicle driver was removed and treated for transport by A40. In order to open ... (Full Story & Photos)

MP33 (with 5) transferred to Co. 36 “Holly” Station while they operated on a Moutain Fire in North Middleton Township. No calls were handled from the transfer.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday evening, both township companies got together for a scheduled tour of the Silver Spring Personal Care Home on State Road. The facility staff provided a meal for the members, which as we know first responders rarely eat warm food as was the case of responding to the reported house fire in Mechanicsburg just as we were sitting down to eat. Nonetheless, we returned after the call and completed ... (Full Story & Photos)

With continued apparatus cleanup, station chores, and getting gear back together from previous calls, the members took in 4 more calls on Tuesday in addition to the overnight house fire in Mechanicsburg.

09:23 - Lift Assist
09:40 - Fire Police assist to Monroe
14:45 - Transfer to EC52
15:20 - Fire Police assist on I81
18:12 - House Fire, RIT to Mechanicsburg

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At 01:13, Squad 33 (with 6) responded as RIT on the working house fire in Mechanicsburg. E33 (with 4) was added on the 2nd alarm at 01:28. Units were back in station by 04:00. Thanks to Fairview Twp for transferring R68 to Station 33 while we were committed.... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 33 had a very busy afternoon and evening Monday responding to 7 incidents. At one point, the only thing in the Station was the Spill Trailer. Multiple overlapping incidents were handled by outstanding crew members. If we counted correctly, at one point there were over 20 members on station!

15:40 - Engine (with 4) transfer to Newville
15:54 - Tanker (with 2) transfer to Penn Twp.
16:32 - ... (Full Story & Photos)

50 tonight. The crew thanks them for their hospitality.... (Full Story & Photos)