Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire

06/13/2026

Annual Hydrant Flushing Continues 💧

Veolia will continue conducting routine fire hydrant flushing this coming week as part of our annual maintenance program. Flushing will begin on Monday, June 15 and continue through Friday, June 19 in the area depicted in the attached map. Flushing will take place in between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

06/05/2026

Today, our personnel have spent the day responding to 6 incidents so far while also engaging with the community at Central Dauphin East Middle School’s Community Day event.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk with our crews and learn more about the Bureau of Fire and the services we provide to the community each day.

Central Dauphin School District
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

06/05/2026

💧 Attention - Hydrant Flushing Continues 💦

Veolia will continue conducting routine fire hydrant flushing next week as part of their annual maintenance program.

Flushing in the attached area will begin on Monday, June 8 and continue through Friday, June 12. Flushing will take place in between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

While the flushing is focused around the areas in the attached map all residents should be aware, as you may still be impacted by the process.

What to Expect:

- You may experience temporary water discoloration or reduced water pressure during flushing activities. Flushing will take place between 7 am to 5 pm. each day.

- If discoloration occurs, please run your cold water tap until it runs clear before use.

- Avoid doing laundry during flushing hours to prevent staining.

Why Do They Flush:

- Remove Sediment and Deposits: Over time, naturally occurring minerals, rust, and sediment accumulate in water pipes. Flushing removes these materials that settle at the bottom of the pipes, preventing buildup that could affect water quality.

- Maintain Water Quality: Flushing helps ensure fresh water circulates throughout the entire distribution system.

- Test System Performance: The process allows Veolia to verify that hydrants are functioning properly, check water pressure levels, and identify any issues with valves or the distribution system.

- Ensure Fire Protection: Flushing confirms that hydrants are operational and can deliver adequate water flow and pressure needed for firefighting purposes in emergencies.

Regular hydrant flushing is a proactive maintenance practice that protects public health and ensures the water distribution system operates efficiently and reliably.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as Veolia works to maintain the quality and reliability of your water service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact their customer service team at 888-299-8972.

Flushing Area for June 8 - June 12

Veolia - Water Pennsylvania
Lower Paxton Township
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35

06/04/2026

🚒 The May 2026 Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire Report is now available!

During the month of May, our personnel continued to respond around the clock to protect the residents and visitors of Lower Paxton Township through emergency response, training, public outreach, and community engagement initiatives.

We encourage all residents, community partners, and supporters to take a few minutes to review the report and see the continued progress being made across the Bureau of Fire.

📊 View the full May 2026 report here:
https://canva.link/d737c0tmpcqsbxo

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Lower Paxton Township

Check out this Flyer (5.5 x 8.5) designed by Brett Graham.

06/04/2026

🚨 Commercial Structure Fire 🔥

Last evening at 22:11 hrs, units were dispatched for a Commercial Structure Fire at Roberto’s Pizza on Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township.

Engine 32 from Progress Fire 32 arrived to find smoke showing from the single-story strip shopping center. Initial crews made entry into the pizza shop and located a fire in the kitchen area. Due to the quick actions of responding crews, the fire was rapidly contained to the area of origin, preventing further extension throughout the building.

The incident was scaled back to Lower Paxton Township and Susquehanna Township units after approximately 40 minutes.

Chief 33 (Fogg) held Command of the incident.

We would like to thank all responding agencies for their assistance and professionalism throughout the operation.

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The Hill
Citizens Fire Company #1 of Penbrook
Swatara Fire-Rescue
West Hanover Township Fire Co. No. 1

06/03/2026

🚨 REMINDER 📢

We have noticed a number of residents questioning water discoloration… Veolia water is beginning their annual flushing protocol to maintain their infrastructure.

Veolia - Water Pennsylvania

05/31/2026

On 05/30/2026 at approximately 6:37 PM Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police was dispatched to a vehicle crash with injuries in the 5800 block of Linglestown Rd. The crash involved two vehicles that were both traveling eastbound.

05/29/2026

Veolia will be conducting routine fire hydrant flushing beginning 6/1 through 6/5 as part of their annual maintenance program. Flushing will take place between 7:00am and 5:00pm. While the flushing is focused around neighborhoods near Hodges Heights Park, all residents should be aware, as you may still be impacted by the process.

What to expect:
- You may experience temporary water discoloration or reduced water pressure during flushing activities. Flushing will take place between 7am to 5pm each day.
- If discoloration occurs, please run your cold water tap until it runs clear before use.
- Avoid doing laundry during flushing hours to prevent staining.

05/28/2026

🚨✏️PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH UPDATE 📚🧯🚒

As the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire continues moving forward with unification, we are pleased to announce that we now have a single point of contact for all public education and community engagement requests.

If your school, church, business, HOA, daycare, or community organization would like to schedule fire prevention education, station tours, apparatus displays, event attendance, or other community outreach activities, please contact Captain Matt Artz at:

📧 [email protected]

This new process replaces any previous public education contacts through Colonial Park Fire Co. #1, Paxtonia 34 Fire Company, and/or Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35. By centralizing these requests, we will be able to provide a more streamlined and efficient scheduling process while ensuring a consistent, professional, and standardized approach to community engagement and fire safety education across the Township.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to continuing to serve our community through education, outreach, and engagement.

Lower Paxton Township

05/27/2026

In April of 2025, the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire responded to an early morning fire at the Color Bar Salon in our community. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the incident served as an important reminder of how quickly fire can impact a small business and the importance of prevention, early detection, and proper insurance coverage.

Today, Chief Graham had the opportunity to speak at the Color Bar alongside Commissioner Thomas Cook from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner, Commissioner Michael Humphreys of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, owner Nicole Raptapolus of the Color Bar Beauty Salon, and Andy Enders of Enders as part of a Small Business Month press event focused on fire safety and insurance protection for businesses across the Commonwealth.

We appreciate the opportunity to help educate business owners on simple but critical fire safety practices that can protect lives, property, and livelihoods.

Thank you to all of the partners involved for helping bring awareness to this important topic. 🚒🔥

Full Press Release:https://media.pacast.com/press_releases/29447_RELEASE.pdf

https://media.pacast.com/mp4_podcast/cc/29447_ins_smallBusiness_clean.m4v

Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Paxtonia 34 Fire Company
Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35
Lower Paxton Township