On Sunday afternoon, members helped install a new facade sign on the front of the firehouse.  This is one of the last steps in a project of multiple upgrades and repairs to the fire station.  These projects have included everything from a new roof to new and improved lighting.  These upgrades couldn't be performed without the support of the members of the community at our fundraisers and the dedication of our membership to supporting our mission.  We would like to thank Sky's the Limit Tree Service, Milk House Productions, and Black Landscape for providing equipment and expertise to install the sign.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Earl Krone who passed away Sunday. Earl was not only a founding member of Lisburn Community Fire Company, he was a constant in the Village of Lisburn.  During the early years of the fire company, he provided storage for the apparatus until the permanent fire house was completed.  Earl will be greatly missed, but his contributions will never be forgotten.  His full obituary can be read on PennLive's Website

On December 31^st , 2012, Engine 24 and crew attended the Britches Drop held on New Years Eve at the Lower Allen Community Park.  This has become an annual event where the residents of Lisburn and the surrounding communities hoist a pair of oversized yellow britches up a flag pole and drop them to celebrate the coming of the New Year.  The fire company provides additional lighting for the ceremony by attending with the Engine. The members and officers of the Lisburn Community Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2013.

Shortly after 8:00 am, both Engine 24 and Tanker 24 were dispatched to assist Fairview Township (York County Co 68) as part of a 2nd alarm building assignment.  Crews from Fairview and surrounding companies had arrived to find a HVAC unit on the roof of the Flight Systems building on fire.  Due to the location of the unit and fire, additional manpower was requested.  Engine 24 responded with 5 and upon arrival was assigned to stage at the hydrant along Fishing Creek Road.  Tanker 24 also responded to the scene and staged with the other tankers that were requested.  After overhaul was completed, the crews from Engine 24 and Tanker 24 assisted in repacking the 5" supply hose laid by both Engine 68-2 and Engine 2-10.  Upon completing these tasks, Engine 24 and Tanker 24 returned to the station.

Shortly after 7:00 pm, Engine 24 was dispatched to assist the New Cumberland Fire Department with a 2^nd alarm structure fire in the 500 block of Market Street.  Engine 24 responded with a crew of three and assisted with overhaul upon arrival.  Additional members stood by at the station due to the large amount of surrounding apparatus operating at the fire.  Pictures are available courtesy of Pennlive at the following link:

On Saturday September 22^nd, 2012 Lisburn Community Fire Company and Lower Allen Fire Company #1 hosted our second annual gun raffle drawing.  The event was well attended and there was plenty of food to go around.  The officers and members of both companies would like the thank the community for their support of this fundraising activity.  Not only did this event allow funds to be raised for both companies, it also helped to bolster the working relationship between the two companies.  Winners were able to chose either the gun or cash option as their prize.  There were also 2 42" LCD Tvs and the $500 grand prize.  Please see the list below for the winners from this years event.

The officers and members of the fire company would like to send out a really big THANK YOU to employees of ArcelorMittal that helped us during the United Way Day of Caring Event on Friday, September 7, 2012. We accomplished a lot of projects and couldn't have done it without their help! Check out our pictures on our Facebook page during a well-deserved break and lunch.

On Friday, August 24, 2012 Lisburn Community Fire Company lost one of our founding members, Harold A. Turbett at the age of 82.  Over the years, “Turby” served as president and fire chief on numerous occasions.  He was always an active and prominent figure in the community and would volunteer his services in whatever ways he could. He remained active with the Fire Company up until the time of his death. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 27 at Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, August 26.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lisburn Community Fire Company, 1800 Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Thanks to all the members of the community that came out and supported us at the festival this year.  The following people listed below were the winners of our annual raffle on the Saturday night of the festival.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us.

Firefighting is a special skill, but our crew will help you get the necessary training. We especially are interested in Junior Fire Fighters to continue our Community tradition.  In addition, we always need help with our dinners and catering and other administrative duties. You don’t even have to be an active member to help with these events. Even though it is hard work sometimes, we always have fun and we are helping the surrounding communities.

For information about joining our firefighters, or to lend a hand with any of our social activities, please email us at lisburncommunityfirecoinfo@comcast.net or call 766-3994 to set up an interview to learn what we do and how you can fit into our organization. Save your local Fire Department by volunteering before it is too late

Around 3:00 Tuesday morning, Tanker 24 was dispatched to assist Wellsville Fire Company with a structure fire on Lisburn Road in Warrington Township.  While the crews were reporting to the station, Engine 24 was also requested for the assignment.  Tanker 24 responded with a crew of 2 and Engine 24 responded with a crew of 5.  Upon the arrival of Engine 24, Command 66 requested that the engine crew set up a fill site at Pinchot Lake to fill tankers.  The engine crew operated at the lake until 5:00 am when released by Command 66.  Tanker 24 was placed available upon arrival at the scene and returned to quarters.

Over the past few days, Company 24 has responded to a multitude of car fires.  The first call was an early morning car fire in Lewisberry Borough on March 31^st to assist the Lewisberry Community Fire Company (YC Co. 29).  Tanker 24 responded with two personnel and supplied Engine 29.  The second call was in the afternoon of the same day, to assist the Farview Township Fire Department (YC Co. 68) for a truck on fire in a hay field.  Tanker 24 responded with three personnel and staged nearby the scene.  The pick up was quite a distance off the road and brush trucks were needed to be used to extinguish the fire.  The third call was for a truck fire in a field also in Fairview Township on April 3^rd.  Both Engine 24 and Tanker 24 responded with a total of 6 personnel.   Engine 24 arrived on scene and proceeded to extinguish the truck fire, while Tanker 24 set up to supply the Engine.

First thing Thursday morning, former Engine 24 was taken to be loaded on a tractor trailer to be taken to its new home.  In 2009, the Grumman was replaced by a 2010 KME Predator as the front line engine.  The Grumman was sold to Valley Springs Fire Department located in Valley Springs, Arkansas.  The members of Company 24 hope that the Grumman will serve the Valley Springs Fire Department as well as it did for Lisburn for 27 years as the front line engine.  Special thanks to Groff Equipment on the Carlisle Pike for allowing us to use their loading dock.

Early Thursday evening, Tanker 24 was dispatched as part of a 2nd alarm structure assignment to the 300 block of Mt. Allen Drive.  The tanker responded with a crew of 2 and assisted Upper Allen Fire Department (CC Co. 23) on the scene until released by Command 23.  An additional crew of 6 manned Engine 24 to cover Lower Allen Township for any additional calls due to units from Lower Allen Fire Company (CC Co. 12) also responding on the 2nd alarm assignment.  Company 24 would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of those involved.  More information and photos can be found at the following link:

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