06/12/2026: In what will surely be remembered as a classic, the Greencastle-Antrim baseball team staged multiple comebacks to win the 5A State Championship tonight. It took 14 innings but the Blue Devils clinched their first crown by defeating Dubois 6-5. CONGRATULATIONS to all involved- players, coaches, staff and families.

06/06/2026: With graduations here, it's a great time to reflect on all that's been accomplished and get a glimpse of what's ahead. Today, one of the RHC family grabbed his diploma and is now headed to serve our country. CONGRATULATIONS Brady Papa- continue to do great things!

We are confirming the accuracy of the information listed in the roster of our department members. So the call or voice mail you received from RHC asking to confirm your address and contact information is legitimate. THANKS

05/25/2026: Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. While the parade HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to weather, the ceremony will be held at American Legion Post 373 at 254 South Carlisle Street beginning at 1100 hours. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and all are welcome to attend.

05/17/2026: Today kicks off Emergency Medical Services Week (May 17-23) and Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas stopped at the station to deliver the Borough's Proclamation. While mentioning the services provided by First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Telecommunicators and many others, the announcement highlights the appropriateness of recognizing the value and accomplishments of all emergency medical providers and the essential services they provide. 20

05/02/2026: This weekend is the Fallen Firefighter Memorial held at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation-led program will honor 204 firefighters (97 from 2025 and 107 from previous years), recognize their sacrifice and support the families and friends left behind. Candlelight Service is 05/02 at 1930 hours, the Memorial at 1000 hours on Sunday, May 3 and both may be streamed live through the www.firehero.o

04/25/2026: This Saturday will be the lastest Honor Flight return to Greencastle from their day in Washington, DC. Join us in showing suppprt and appreciation for all they have done for us by lining South Washington Street from the fire station to the Greencastle VFW. Arrival time is scheduled for 1800 hours (6:00 pm).

04/14/2026: While the nation celebrates a big birthday this Summer, so does our department this Fall- 130 YEARS of service. We have yard signs available to mark the occasion and they are now available to the public at a cost of $15 each/two for $25. Call and stop at the station to get yours.

04/17/2026- 1207 hours: Box 3-09 alerted for a lawn tractor on fire- impinging on a house at 11208 Worleytown Road. Crews extinguished the fully-involved tractor while checking for extension in the near-by garage. Finding no additional hazards, the assignment was reduced and the scene cleared quickly. 04/13/2026- 2007 hours: Brush 3, Engine 3-1 and Engine Tanker 3 to the area of 11435 Fort Stouffer Road for brush, arriving to flames along the CSX rail right-of-way extendin

04/11/2026- 1000 hours: Crews took to the Blue Gray Towing lot on Molly Pitcher Highway South to work with additions to the Squad 3 equipment cache. Using funds from an Office of the State Fire Commissioner grant, heavy lifting capabilities were upgraded by adding Paratech vehicle stabilization and HydraFusion struts. THANKS to OSFC and Blue Gray Towing for the support! In the afternoon, personnel attended an Electrical Safety seminar and demonstration put on by West Penn and

04/10/2026- 1628 hours: Units were alerted for a pedestrian accident in front of 26 East Baltimore Street, Downtown. EMS checked out one scooter rider before clearing. 04/10/2026- 0728 hours: Companies 3 and 8 responded to Interstate 81 southbound at Exit 5 for a personal injury accident involving two tractor-trailers. After negotiating the heavy backlog caused by the semis blocking the travel lanes, personnel set-up traffic control, and confirmed no injuries. After handling

04/06/2026- 1728 hours: Units responded for smoke in the attached garage at 2140 Castlegreen Drive, Antrim Township (Box 3-18A). First arriving crews found the occupants located a bag in the driveway that the occupant removed from the building, confirmed the fire was out and there was no extension before returning to service. 04/02/2026- 1522 hours: Engine 3-2 alerted for an electrical transformer on fire at the Williamsport Solar facility at 12440 Williamsport Pike. Site pe

03/30/2026- 1553 hours: Company 3 responded to 11104 Grindstone Hill Road, Sheetz for an auto on fire at the fuel island. Passers-by used portable extinguishers to put out the small engine compartment fire before FD arrival. Engine 3-1 checked and wet down the adjacent area and moved the car away from the pumps. 03/27/2026- 1918 hours: RHC to the State Line and Hollowell Church Roads intersection for a vehicle accident. Arriving to two autos off the roadway, Squad crew secure

03/21/2026- 0324 hours: Squad 3 and Ambulance 3-7 out to East Baltimore and Washington Streets for a vehicle collision. Crews checked for hazards- including to the newly installed crosswalk warning system- while EMS transported one occupant to Meritus Medical Center. Units assisted Pennsylvania State Police and cleared debris in twenty-five minutes when the auto was removed. East Baltimore and Washington Streets MVA

03/18/2026- 2238 hours: Box 3-13 alerted for smoke in a dwelling- 385 Reid Road. First arriving units identified fire in the basement and stretched a hand line. Additional crews worked ventilation and extension checks with overhaul completed at 0014 hours. Red Cross assisted the occupants and the last unit cleared at 0028 hours. 03/18/2026 Reid Road- Courtesy of Long Meadow Fire

03/13/2026- 1920 hours: RHC and Engine 17-2 responded to the area of 8418 Hades Church Road for a vehicle on fire. Personnel arrived to a well involved semi tractor detached from its trailer and extinguished the fire with no exposure issues. Apparatus cleared in forty minutes while Fire Police remained for another 1.25 hours until the roadway was clear. 03/13/2026: After returning from a wires down call on Shanks Church Road, personnel heard a collision in front of the fire

03/13/2026- 0123 hours: Initially alerted for a transfer to HFD's Engine 4, Engine 3-1 responded on the second alarm to a multi-family building at 145 South Prospect Street in Hagerstown. Personnel assisted with fire containment/extinguishment for about two hours before returning to service. 03/04/2026- 2151 hours: Box 3-13 alerted for a commercial building fire at Martin's Farm Trucks- 15233 Molly Pitcher Highway South, Antrim Township. Arriving to smoke showing from the ext

03/03/2026- 0236 hours: Companies 3 and Washington County 13 responded to Interstate 81 at mile marker 3.5 southbound for a vehicle accident. Locating a tractor-trailer on its side in the median and the occupant self-extricated, crews returned to service in fifteen minutes after confirming no other hazards.

The Interstate 81 road resurfacing project- from the MD line to mile marker 6- resumes this weekend- 03/15- each night from 1900 to 0600 hours (7:00 pm to 6:00 am) . First, they will work from mile marker 3.5 to the state line SOUTHBOUND then switch to northbound. THIS WORK WILL INCLUDE LANE RESTRICTIONS and RAMP CLOSURES at EXIT 3. Current plans are for the Exit 3 southbound off-ramp to be closed during week one work and the Exit 3 southbound on-ramp the following. Monito

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