Welcome to the Progress Fire Company
***Tower runs 2nd Alarm City Fire***
Overnight the Truck Company was sent to the 600-blk of Wiconisco St in “Uptown” Harrisburg to assist at a row home fire. City units arrived with fire showing from the roof of multiple units and quickly struck the 1st then 2nd Alarm. Truck 32 was the 1st arriving Truck on the 2nd Alarm and command instructed Truck 32 to get to the rear. Truck 32 back down an alley and split crews working with city units on the interior and roof with opening up and fire attack. Engine 37-1 and 30 competed a water supply to the rear and supplied Truck 32 to utilize the hand line out of the bucket.
Crews worked several hours before returning to quarters.
***Expo Bash 2020 Cancelled***
The Progress Fire Expo Bash is officially cancelled for this year. We hope that those loyal friends who have supported us over the years come back to support us in 2021.
The Lancaster County Firemans Association has also cancelled the Fire Expo in Harrisburg.
Stay safe everyone.
***HAM FAIR BINGO CANCELLED**
For the safety of our members and the public we are sorry to announce we will be cancelling our Annual Ham Bingo which was scheduled for Monday April 6th, 2020.
Progress will be holding a FACEBOOK LlVE event on Monday April 6th, 2020 at approximately 7pm to drawl ticket winners from the Ham Fair Raffle. This event is not open to the public. Tickets for the Ham Fair Raffle were mailed to all residents of the Progress First Due area in Susquehanna Township. Anyone living outside of that area please contact a Progress Fire member if you are interested in getting raffle tickets. Raffle Tickets and Money can be dropped off in the mailbox on the door of the fire station or mailed to the station.
We thank you for your continued support of your Progress Firefighters.
*Important Announcement*
Effective Immediately Station 32 will be closed to the public. Only members will be allowed within our buildings, this includes any previously scheduled social hall events. This is an indefinite restriction as we deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. This action is an attempt to keep our membership as healthy as we can in order to continue providing the same level of service to our community. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A video from a few months ago showing what it looks like when the men staffing the firehouse enjoying some down time in the recliners are alerted for a house fire.
These volunteers are made up of live-in members as well as regular active members who dedicate many hours a week being on station (staffing) and ready to respond to an incident. This fast response shown in the video from members on station has resulted in multiple lives saved over the last 50 years and is part of the Pride of Progress.
If you are interested in joining or becoming a live-in, please email liveinrequest@progressfire.com with your contact info and your interest.
The Truck Company just returned from a House Fire in Harrisburg City. City units arrived with fire throughout the end unit of a row home on Thompson St in the Allison Hill section of the city. Command requested a County Engine and Truck to assist the city units with manpower. Truck 32 worked in a end unit of a another detached row where radiant heat started another fire on the first floor. Crews then assisted opening up in the original row of fire buildings.
Pictures from numerous social media sources.
This afternoon while City units worked a house fire, County units including Truck 32 were sent for a car fire in Midtown Harrisburg. Truck 32 arrived minutes ahead of an Engine Company and stretched the high-rise pack to a nearby hydrant and extinguished the fire.
Progress currently has a crew staffing Citizens Fire Co 36 Mount Holly Springs Sta 1 Truck 36 while their members attend a debriefing session for this weeks tragic events.
Units from around Dauphin County are currently set up along the procession route to honor FF Guise.
Today as we laid our Chaplain Frank Fonner to rest along side his family, the Brotherhood from multiple surrounding agencies was strong. We would like to acknowledge them and say Thank You.
Susquehanna Township Police
Rescue Fire Company #37
Colonial Park Fire Co. #1
Northeast Fire & Rescue
Hampden Township Volunteer FD
We would also like to Thank Ryder Graphics for the Helmet decal stickers that were graciously donated.
The Engine and Truck Company just returned from a sail boat fire on land that was endangering a residence. Engine 37-1 arrived and placed 1 line in service keeping the fire to the boat and protecting the residence. The box was scaled back to Company 32,37,38 for overhaul.
Chauffeur Linhart showed off his driving abilities once again, this time taking the Chief’s Coffee mug for a ride to the scene.
The officers and members would like to say Congratulations to Engine Company Chauffeur Adam Hockenberry on receiving his official letter of
hire for the Philadelphia Fire Department 198th Firefighter Class. Adam reports for the academy on March 16th.
We would like wish Adam the best of luck in the Academy and a safe and rewarding career. Now enjoy a “few” photos of Adam over the years dating back to his junior days and before!
Please see below the obituary for Chaplain Frank Fonner which includes visitation and service information.
obits.pennlive.com/amp/obituaries/pennlive/195559874
Franklin Fonner Obituary - Harrisburg, PA | Patriot-News
obits.pennlive.com
Franklin James Fonner was taken to glory on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away~blessed be the name of the Lord. He now dwells in the presence of his Savior and his beloved wif
