

EMS WEEK 2026
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


RESPECT AND HONOR
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


COME OUT THIS SATURDAY- 04/25
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).


GET 'EM WHILE YOU CAN
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.


PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, BRUSH and MOWER FIRE
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


