Dover Township Fire Department

10/02/2026

🚒🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🔥🚒
DTVFD FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE IS GETTING CLOSER!

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 DTVFD – 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, PA

Come hungry because we’ll have some AMAZING food trucks and stands joining us:

🍟 Bricker’s Famous French Fries
🐗 Tipsy Boar BBQ
🥨 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
🛍️ Sweet Finds by Floorboard Findings Boutique
🍭 Cotton Candy Stand
🍧 Snow Cone Stand

Plus, there will be fire prevention activities, games, demonstrations, firefighters, trucks, and plenty of fun for the whole family!

⚡ Our 2026 Fire Prevention theme is:
“Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Super Power!”
Bring the whole family, grab some great food, enjoy the activities, and Charge into Fire Safety with us! ⚡🔋

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

👉 Mark your calendar and share this post with your family and friends!

10/01/2026

🔥🚒 OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH! 🚒🔥

This October, the Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department is CHARGING INTO FIRE SAFETY! ⚡🔋

⚡ 2026 Fire Prevention Theme:
“Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Super Power!” ⚡

From phones and tablets to e-bikes and other rechargeable devices, knowing how to charge safely can help protect your family, your home, and our community. 🏠❤️

Take a few minutes this month to learn about safe charging and fire prevention—and share what you learn with your family and friends!

👉 Learn more about Fire Prevention Week: https://www.nfpa.org/en/events/fire-prevention-week

🚒 AND DON'T MISS OUR FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE! 🚒

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department
3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, PA

🎉 Come out and:
🍔 Grab dinner from the food trucks
🚒 Explore the fire trucks and equipment
📚 Visit with numerous community resources
🔥 Learn important fire prevention tips
🎨 Enjoy fun activities for the kids
💦 DUNK DTVFD FIREFIGHTERS & SROs SHAFFER AND ENGLAR!
👨‍🚒 Meet your local volunteer firefighters

Bring the whole family and CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY with us! ⚡🚒

❤️ We can't wait to see you there!

09/30/2026

Thank you Prestige for always making our vision come to life! We love partnering with you especially when it’s for a good cause! 💕

09/19/2026

*WORKING FIRE & WATER RESCUE*

Yesterday at 1429hrs. Engine 9-1 w/5 responded to assist West Manchester Township Fire Department with a residential structure fire in the 2000blk of golden eagle dr. Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing. Engine 9-1 arrived on scene securing its own water and stretching a 400’ attack line for fire attack. Crews operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.

Later at 1752hrs. Boat 9 w/3 responded as RIT to the Susquehanna River in box area 28-01 to assist for a jet skier into the water. Initial reports included a jet skier that went into the water and was not seen after. Crews stood by as BT22 launched to assist Dauphin and Lancaster Boat Units. Boat 9 stood by for approximately 2 hours before being released.

09/13/2026

Engine 9-1 with their own water and a long line stretched on a first due box last night

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience demonstrated in the days that followed.

Twenty-five years later, a hand-painted rock bearing the words “Never Forget” was anonymously placed near the flagpole outside our fire station. We continue to remember how our nation was forever changed by that fateful day.

09/03/2026

**FIRST DUE WORKING FIRE**

At 1323hrs. Engine 9-2 w/2, E9-1 w/3(From FS12) Fire Chief 9, Deputy 9, Fire Marshal 9, responded to the 3500blk. of Kortni Drive for the report of a lighting strike to a house with smoke filling throughout. FM9 and CH9 arrived on scene confirming a working fire with smoke showing. Engine 9-2 secured its own water and stretched a 300’ line for for fire attack. E9-2 and E502 initiated fire attack with Engine 1(acting Ladder 1) opening up as FDS. Crews encountered fire in the attic space and through the roof. Engine 9-1 coming from a transfer to North Codorus Fire Department laid a secondary supply line and sent their crew forward to assist. Crews extinguished the fire and contained the fire to the attic spaces. Crews operated for approximately 2-3 hours before returning to service. Fire Chief 9 held the command.

08/29/2026

Rescue 9 and Deputy 9 attended the training below. Thank you again to Dover Township for digging the trench!

08/27/2026

We are grateful to the CommunityAid Foundation and The Peyton Walker Foundation for their support acquiring three new AEDs.

Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department receives a grant from CommunityAid Foundation for new AEDs.

08/25/2026

Another happy farewell and congratulations to Fireman Scott Pennewill. Scott recently moved out of the 9House to take a position with Broward County Florida as a medical examiner. His son, Austin Pennewill, will be following in his footsteps and joining the 9House live-in program. He has been working hard through his rookie book, marking a special father/son operational duo while they were both here. We wish you best of luck Scott!