

ABOUT YOUR VISIT.. FERN
01/25/2026: Yes, it is still snowing. No, the roads are NOT good- they remain hazardous and driving should only be attempted if necessary. PennDOT still has restrictions on many of their roads. With the accumulation piling up, here are a few reminders about Winter home fire safety.


DWELLINGS AND A COMMERCIAL
01/2/2026-0359 hours: Engine Tanker 3 assisted Washington County Company 4 (Clear Spring) on a dwelling fire, working water supply, fire attack and overhaul before returning to service in 3.5 hours. 01/19/2026- 0713 hours: Box 3-18A alerted for a commercial building fire with explosion at Tarco, 8650 Molly Pitcher Highway South. Arriving to smoke from a compromised external tar tank, personnel checked for extension while EMS confirmed no injuries to the facility staff. Units


JUST IN CASE
01/24/2026: With cold temperatures already here and Fern promising to coat our area in snow and ice later tonight, we partnered with our municipal Emergency Managers to offer a place to shelter for those who may need it. If you lose power or heat, the fire station- 842 South Washington Street - will be available to get warm, charge your devices and dodge the weather beginning at 0600 hours Sunday, 01/25/26 . While uncertain how long the storm or this service may last, there i


SEVERAL CRASHES TO START THE NEW YEAR
01/10/2026- 1803 hours: Crews responded the intersection of East and South Pennsylvania Avenue in State line for a vehicle accident. With two vehicles in the roadway and a large debris field, scene and traffic control was established and spilled fluids contained. Ambulance 3-8 transported one occupant to Meritus Medical Center and apparatus returned to service in ninety minutes. 01/09/2026- 2010 hours: Company 3 to 233 Williamson Avenue, Greencastle for an auto accident. Crew


FYI- THIS IS NOT US
01/07/2026: If you received this mailing from WELLSPAN EMS, it's important you're aware they are not the BASIC life support provider or transport service in our area. In Greencastle and Antrim Township, primary ambulance and transport services are provided by Rescue Hose Company or- in the northern portion of the township- Marion Fire Department . WellSpan does provide ADVANCED life support (or Paramedic response) to these areas but the generic mailer mentions to that are l

