Engine 26-1, Tanker 26, and Rescue 26 were dispatched at 16:12 to assist Station 23 with a building fire on Lancaster Rd. Upon arrival, the engine crew pulled two hand lines and started to attack the fire. After the fire was knocked down, crews continued to assist with overhaul. Station 26 was in service for two and a half hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 2200 hours crews were dispatched to the area of Doe Run Road and Elm Road for a vehicle accident standby. Chief 26-1 and Rescue 26 made the response and found one vehicle into a field. The vehicle took out guide wires to a pole and were believed to have caused a short. This caused a loss of power to surrounding houses and developments. Crews remained on the scene for about an hour. ... (Full Story)

Units were called to assist UGI with a gas leak on N. Grant St. UGI arrived and during their investigation they were met with very high readings inside and outside the property. UGI immediately moved to an emergency mode and notified all utilities. The gas leak assignment was dispatched bringing several local fire companies to the location within minutes. Chief 26 arrived and was briefed by UGI ... (Full Story)

The volunteers remain busy over the weekend into this morning responding to 7 calls for service including 1 dwelling fire in East Petersburg, 5 accidents, 1 with reported with entrapment, and 1 medical assist.

Saturday crews responded with Engine 26-1 to East Petersburg. First arriving crews found a smoke condition on the Bravo side. Engine 26-1 crew staged in manpower staging until eventually ... (Full Story)

Wednesday proved to be a busy day for the Manheim Fire Department, with a total of 5 calls answered by the volunteers including a 2 alarm fire in Mastersonville's Fire district, 3 medical calls and an alarm bells.

**2nd alarm fire**
Engine 26-1 arrived and assumed the first due engine assignment and placed two lines in service to begin extinguishing and protecting the exposure. Crews were assisted ... (Full Story)