Porters Fire Company

05/29/2026

Chief 53-2 held an in-house training last evening at Porters Fire to review vehicle stabilization and extraction. 10 members were in attendance and were able to practice hands on skills.
Interested in joining and learning more? Apply at: https://portersfirecompany.com/join/

05/02/2026

We still have walk up meals available! Come and get some $12

05/02/2026

The amazing smell filling the air is our famous chicken! Come get a meal for $12. 1/2 chicken, applesauce, potato and a roll.
We begin serving at 11am and serve until gone

05/02/2026

Chicken is on! The Chicken Master and his crew have been working diligently since 7 am!

Serving at 11

05/01/2026

Support our friends at the fire museum!
Pictured is our 1952 GMC/American on display at the museum!

starts now! Make a donation to support the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum now until tomorrow, 5/1 at 7PM. Please spread the word to help support the museum! https://www.givelocalyork.org/organization/Greater-Hanover-Area-Fire-Museum

04/24/2026

Engine 53-2 and Utility 53 responded to assist United Hook & Ladder Company #33 on the barn fire last evening. Engine 53-2 operated as a Tanker and shuttled water, while the crew was sent forward to assist with suppression. Chief 53 was the water supply officer. 53 units returned to service around midnight.

04/21/2026

This afternoon at 1338 hours, Engine 53-2 was alerted for Box 12-01 to assist Station 12 (North Codorus) with a residential Structure Fire. Engine 53-2 responded quickly, and on arrival picked up Engine 47-1's (Jefferson) supply line at the hydrant. The crew was sent forward to assist with fire suppression. Engine 53-2 operated for over 2 hours on the incident. Chief 12 had the Command. NYCRPD is investigating.

04/14/2026

Calls so far for April 14th.

0922 - Box 11-07 ‐ High Risk Structure Fire - Engine 53-2 first arriving.

1254 - Box 79-01 - Brush Fire - Canceled prior to response.

1502 - Box 47-04 -Water Rescue - Utility and Boat 53 canceled enroute.

1557 - Box 47-05 - Residential Structure Fire - Engine 53-1 crew staged on arrival until released.

04/14/2026

This morning at 0922 hours, Engine 53-2 was alerted on the 1st Alarm Assignment for Box 11-07 to assist Nashville Volunteer Fire Department Station 11 with a high risk structure fire.
Engine 53-2 responded with a crew of 3. Chief 4 arrived reporting piles of sawdust on fire in the structure with some extension to the roof material. Upon arrival, Command advised Engine 53-2 to assume first due Engine responsibilities. One attack line was placed in service with the crew from Rescue 4 and 53-2, and working with the property owner, the fire was quickly contained and knocked. Engine 53-2 was supplied by Tanker 11. After overhaul, the fire was determined to be out. Engine 53-2 returned to service.

04/10/2026

Kevin lived a life of dedication and sense of community. He will not be forgotten. Kevin’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the memories shared, and the endless amount of people he trained. Rest easy, sir

The Dover Area Ambulance Club announced that one of their employees died while on duty on Thursday.