East Pennsboro Fire Police

10/30/2026

Traffic 5 ‘Minions’ handing out candy tonight. Good time had by all…

10/18/2026

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We have lost a great one! Bob (Porker) Rudeck goes back to the days when East Pennsboro had Fire Police in each of the many fire stations. He was a crucial member of Citizen's Co. 18 operating right out of the station we are in now. He would ride the rigs to a scene and take care of the scene while firefighters did their job.

Upon the creation of East Pennsboro Fire Police Assn. In April of 2025, Bob was one of three that were memorialized with the title Fire Police Emeritus. While no longer active, the Intent was to recognize the vast amount of service to the Fire Police of East Pennsboro.

Rest easy Bob, we'll take it from here!

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Cumberland County Fire Police Association PA
East Pennsboro Township Police Department
Enola Fire Company No. 3 - Public
Northeast Fire & Rescue Company
East Pennsboro Township
Enola Community

Robert Rudeck, formerly of Ehrenfeld (Devils Hollow), PA currently residing in Enola, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at home. Born August 31, 1934, in Ehrenfeld, PA. He was the Son of the late Robert Rudeck and Katherine (Hill) Rudeck.
Surviving is his son Bobby (June); daughter, Suanne (Huntsville); and four grandchildren, Marian Hoover (Huntsville); Alaina Hoover (Huntsville); Leelah Cassel and Steven Harper III; brother Jerry (Dorothy); sisters Peggy Cann and Peal Smiach; and caretaker Nichole Adams. He was predeceased by his parents and wife of 50 years, Rose Vergerio Rudeck.
Visitation is Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 225 Salt Rd., Enola, PA 17025. A mass of Christian Burial is on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 9:30 am. Interment is at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1313 S York St., Mechanicsburg. PA 17055.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the East Pennsboro Township Special Fire Police, 230 N Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025 where Bob was a lifelong member.
The Sullivan Funeral Home was honored to serve the Rudeck family.
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09/27/2026

This weekend wraps up our 2026 Fire Police training series co-sponsored by East Pennsboro Fire Police, Cumberland County Fire Police Association PA, and Hampden Township Volunteer FD.

We had 14 students for the Advanced Fire Police Officer course, taught by Hurshel W. Shank. Hursh always does a great job for us.

Our students hailed from Upper Allen Fire Department, East Pennsboro Fire Police, East Waterford Fire Company, Linglestown Fire Company No. 1 - Station 35, West Hanover Township Fire Co. No. 1, Carlisle Regional Special Police, Vigilant Hose Company #1, Hampden Township Volunteer FD, Silver Spring Community Fire Co., & Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company
Congratulations to each student on a great class!!

Our classes always provide breakfast and lunch for our students and staff. We could NOT do this without the community partners who support our classes. This weekend our supporters who provided donated meals were Dunkin, GET Smok'd BBQ, & Outback Steakhouse. PLEASE support these establishments as they support us!!

09/23/2026

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This story reads about actions our Fire Police deal with every time we respond to a call. In East Pennsboro this year we have had charges filed successfully on a few occasions thanks to the diligence of our Officers of East Pennsboro Township Police Department. We look out for them and our other emergency responders and they look out for us.

In this case, we personally know the Fire Police involved. We work with them regularly when we get called to Dauphin County Fire Police Association to assist.

All WE ask is that YOU look out for everyone out there making the roads safer for everyone be it PD, Fire, EMS, or us, your neighborly Fire Police.

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Cumberland County, PA - Department of Public Safety

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Senator Greg Rothman
Rep. Nate Davidson

DO NOT use this page to report emergencies; it is NOT monitored 24-7. If you have an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call STPD at 717-564-2550.

09/18/2026

This seems to happening more and more... When you see flashing lights, PLEASE slow down and pay attention we ALL want to go home safely...

🚨 THREE FIREFIGHTERS HOSPITALIZED AFTER FIRE TRUCK REAR-ENDED ON I-95 🚨

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

Three Boca Raton firefighters were taken to the hospital after their fire apparatus was REAR-ENDED while protecting an active crash scene on Interstate 95.

Boca Raton Fire Rescue had responded to an earlier crash in the southbound express lanes of I-95. While crews were completing operations, another vehicle slammed into the rear of the fire truck.

THREE FIREFIGHTERS WERE INSIDE THE APPARATUS WHEN IT WAS HIT.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries, while two others were transported for precautionary evaluation. The driver who struck the fire truck was also transported to the hospital.

Thankfully, authorities reported that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.

But once again, we have to ask:

HOW MANY TIMES DOES THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN?

That fire truck was positioned on the roadway for a reason.

It was there to protect firefighters.

It was there to protect the crash scene.

It was there to create a barrier between approaching traffic and the men and women working just feet away from vehicles traveling at highway speeds.

And even that massive piece of emergency equipment was not enough to prevent another secondary collision.

Every flashing light you see on the roadway represents somebody’s husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, friend or coworker.

They are not obstacles.

They are not inconveniences.

THEY ARE PEOPLE TRYING TO DO THEIR JOB AND GO HOME ALIVE.

When you approach flashing lights:

SLOW DOWN.
MOVE OVER.
PUT THE PHONE DOWN.
PAY ATTENTION.
GIVE RESPONDERS ROOM TO WORK.

Today, three firefighters went to the hospital.

This could have very easily been three families receiving devastating phone calls instead.

From all of us at Slow Down Move Over Inc., we wish the injured Boca Raton firefighters a complete recovery.

SLOW DOWN. MOVE OVER. SOMEONE’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.

09/16/2026

Tonight we welcomed two new members to EPFP. Thanks to MDJ Sanderson for stopping by to administer their Oaths of Office.

Welcome Nate and "Bud"!

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Senator Greg Rothman, Rep. Nate Davidson

09/11/2026

Today, I remember.

Twenty-five years later, the absence is still louder than any siren, any silence, any speech. The towers fell, and with them went thousands of ordinary mornings that never got to become ordinary evenings. Fathers who kissed their children goodbye. Mothers who left notes on the fridge. Friends who said “see you later” and meant it.
I will be silent today. Not because there is nothing to say, but because some truths are too heavy for words. Some losses sit in the chest like stone. Some names still catch in the throat.
So I will not fill the air with noise. I will simply remember.
Hold the people you love a little tighter today. Feel the weight of their presence. Notice the sound of their breathing while you still can. Call the ones who are far. Sit longer with the ones who are near. Say the things that usually go unsaid.
Because the people who left that morning never got the chance to hold anyone again.
Never forget the firefighters and police officers who ran toward the fire.�Never forget the strangers who carried strangers.�Never forget the courage that rose from the dust when everything else fell.�Never forget that love, in its quietest and fiercest forms, was the last thing many of them knew.
Today I will be silent.�But my silence is not empty.�It is full of them. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/10/2026

This Saturday, September 12th is our semiannual donation drop at the Summerdale Plaza! We'll be there between 8am and 12pm. Please stop by and see us to learn more about what we do and to make a donation!

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09/04/2026

Pennsylvania firefighters head to Washington to battle forest fires | ABC27 https://share.google/t57pDqc47iLtsw8Fl

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(WHTM)– Pennsylvania firefighters geared up in Camp Hill last night before heading to the Pacific Northwest to battle fires. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …

08/30/2026

We want to wish Heather McKay a safe trip to the North West as she prepares with a team of others in Pennsylvania to help with the ongoing Forrest Fires.

Heather is a member of Enola Fire Company No. 3 - Public and the daughter of two of our very own Fire Police Officers, Don Koch & Roseanne Koch. Her daughter, Alix McKay is also a Junior member with Co. 17.

We will keep the homestead safe while you are away. Thank you for all you do. Here is praying for a safe return.

East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, PA - Department of Public Safety, Northeast Fire & Rescue Company, Enola Community

Senator Greg Rothman, Rep. Nate Davidson