03/07/2026: Tomorrow morning (March 8), we SPRING FORWARD. As you adjust your clocks, it's a great time to take 5 minutes to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, replace batteries, and check their expiration dates. Replace devices older than 10 years and ensure alarms are on every level, including bedrooms.  Key Safety Checklist: Test:  Press the test button on all alarms to ensure they sound. Change Batteries:  Replace batteries in all smoke/CO detectors, even if they

02/28/2026- 0342 hours: RHC responded for a personal injury accident- vehicle into a dwelling in the area of 2098 Buchanan Trail West, locating a single auto well off the roadway and over an embankment. Crews controlled hazards and assisted EMS with patient movement for transport to Meritus Medical Center. Squad 3 remained for about seventy minutes to provide assistance to Pennsylvania State Police until the towing service arrived. 02/28/2026 BTW MVA

02/23/2026- 1348 hours: Box 3-04 alerted for fire in the townhouse with one trapped- 526 South Carlisle Street. Crews stretched a handline to the first floor to finish extinguishment contained by the resident of the middle of the row home and escorted another occupant from the third floor to be evaluated by EMS. After checking adjacent residences for extension and completing ventilation, crews returned to service in ninety minutes. 02/18/2026- 1406 hours: Company 3 respond

02/10/2026: Central PA Honor Flight representatives attended the Company meeting to present the department a plaque for supporting the return to Greencastle from a day in DC last Fall. With two missions slated for 2026, the group provides transportation, meals and guides for Veterans to tour the memorials and monuments erected to honor their service in Washington. The next event will take place on Saturday, 04/25 with a projected return time of 1700-1800 hours (5:00 to 6:00

02/17/2026- 0527 hours: Engine 3-2 alerted for a house fire- 14104 Cearfoss Pike, assisting Washington County Company 13. On scene for two hours, crews performed searches and ventilation before returning to service. 02/08/2026- 1735 hours: Engine 3-1 responded for a dwelling fire at 13013 Pine Hill Drive in Washington County, MD. Crews worked for 2.75 hours before going available. 02/02/2026- 1911 hours: Units from RHC and Washington County responded to Interstate 81 southbou

01/30/2026- 2354 hours: Engine 3-2 and Engine Tanker 3 assisted Company 8 (Marion) with a fire reported in a mobile home at 180 Kennedy Street, Guilford Township. Crews arrived to a fully involved RV and staged until the assignment was scaled back. 01/24-26/2026: Cold temperatures, snow, winds and general Winter weather nastiness hit our area- making for a long few days for responders. RHC was activated as a warming center due to concern for power outages, loss of heat and hi

01/21/2026-1535 hours: Engine 3-2, Engine Tanker 3 and Squad 3 assisted Company 9 (Mercersburg) with a garage/dwelling fire at 323 South Park Avenue. 01/20/2026- 2311 hours: Engine 3-1 transferred to Washington County Station 10 (Funkstown) while multiple units operated on a house fire in their area. Engine returned north after about eight hours. 01/20/2026- 0810 hours: Company 3 responded to Antrim Commons Drive at Ebberts Spring Court for a vehicle collision. Crew set-up tr

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.

01/20/2026-0359 hours: Engine Tanker 3 assisted Washington County Company 4 (Clear Spring) on a dwelling fire- 14717 Saint Paul Road, 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 t

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

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

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

01/06/2026- 0338 hours: Box 3-02 responded for a building fire- 846 Buchanan Trail East at Antrim Fleet Services with first units reporting smoke from all sides of the building. Personnel made entry and quickly had water on the fire while crews worked ventilation, salvage and overhaul for about two hours. Squad 3 remained to assist Pennsylvania State Police for an additional period. 01/02/2026- 1623 hours: Company 3 alerted for a vehicle collision in front of 7195 Molly Pit

01/01/2026: Just wanted to say THANKS for supporting us in 2025 and cheers to your continued health and success in the the new year. We appreciate each and every one of you- our members, staff, residents and visitors- and look forward to continuing to serve you and meet your needs in 2026. Stay safe!

12/27/2025- 2130 hours: Company 3 responded to 41 East Grandview Avenue, Mercersburg for fire in an attached garage- supporting Company 9 (Mercersburg), working overhaul and checks for extension for about sixty minutes. 12/27/2025- 0521 hours: Engine 3-1 and Engine Tanker 3 assisted Company 13 with an outside smoke investigation in the area of 18350 Shawley Drive after first arriving units confirmed multiple semi tractors and other vehicles on fire, with crews working for a

Crews stayed busy during Christmas week including: 12/26/2025- 2024 hours: RHC for a vehicle collision on Molly Pitcher Highway South at Antrim Commons Drive. After securing southbound travel lanes, crews worked vehicle fluid containment and traffic control unit the roadway was cleared. 12/23/2025- 0153 hours: Company 3 and Washington County crews responded to Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 1.5 for a vehicle accident, locating a tractor-trailer that ran off the hig

12/25/2025: As you gather with family and friends to celebrate during this holiday season, know we're here- crews of volunteers and staff- ready to respond if you need us. We appreciate each of you and send best wishes for happiness, health, and comfort to all. From our house to yours- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/14/2025- 1017 hours: Box 3-28 alerted for a shed fire- 396 Zarger Road, Antrim Township. Several address adjustments were made as crews responded when callers from Interstate 81 were unable to provide the correct location- 592 Martin Road. Arriving to a well-involved outbuilding, personnel prevented extension to other near-by structures, clearing in one hour. 12/12/2025- 1655 hours: RHC and Company 9 alerted for a personal injury collision with ejection and entrapment at t

Check out the Interstate 81 bridge work and associated lane closures scheduled for next week (12/16) around Exit 3. SLOW DOWN and give 'em room to work.

12/12/2025: We are grateful for the support of our residents, businesses, groups and organizations. While often increasing during the holidays, we frequently get items on incident scenes or dropped off to the station for our members- including cards, letters, food, drinks and other gifts year-round. Each and every one is appreciated. Today was another example as the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance included RHC on its rounds and delivered several bags of goodies. Nothing e