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Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department

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The Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department is 100% Volunteer. It was in March of 1916 that the wagon shop of H. P.

Frank went up in smoke and the bucket brigade failed to stop the flames before they damaged the Reformed Church next door. Shortly afterwards a group of men met in Lewis Hartman's barber shop and organized Maytown Volunteer Fire Company #1. A small hand-pumper was then purchased and a shed was built in the rear of the Band Hall to the house it. The Company purchased a tract of ground on West High Street in June of 1925 and on November 16th, 1926, Maytown's first firehouse was dedicated. The Company chartered with Lancaster County on June 26, 1926. In May of 1963, the fire company purchased its first tanker truck. This additional piece of equipment taxed the capacity of the firehouse, which made it necessary to park apparatus outside. Thus the need for larger quarters became apparent. A committee consisting of members of the fire company and businessmen from town, presented their problem to the township supervisors. After many years discussions these gentlemen agreed to pay for the erection of a new firehouse and the land upon which it would be built if the voters of East Donegal Township would agree. A "yes" vote was recorded in November, 1963. At that time the township supervisors became part of the building committee. The Land was purchased from Frank Singer, and the current firehouse at 160. East High St was completed in March, 1965. Maytown Fire Company continued to grow and in 1992 the membership voted to renew the charter in name only, changing the name to Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department. In 1998 the department the department became fully funded by the taxpayers of East Donegal Township. The Department is still 100% volunteer and is always looking for residents are willing to answer the call to service.

11/01/2026

This morning, Company 79 was alerted to 2569 Maytown Road for reports of a whitetail deer stuck inside a retention pond. Units from 79 arrived to assess the situation and found the whitetail deer stuck in the pond. Due to the amount of sludge built up on the bottom of the pond, it was difficult for the exhausted deer to move around, and it became stuck. 79 members utilized a rope with a ring buoy to assist the deer up the steep embankment. The deer was safely removed and went on its way.

11/01/2026

⏰ Clocks fall back this Sunday, November 1! While you're grabbing that extra hour of sleep, take a few minutes to keep your family safe.

✅ Press the test button on every smoke alarm
✅ Test your carbon monoxide alarms too
✅ Replace batteries if needed, and replace any alarm older than 10 years

The NFPA recommends a working smoke alarm inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.

Test your alarms this weekend! 🔥🚒

10/31/2026

On October 28, Station 79 was dispatched to assist Rheems Fire Department with a mobile home fire in West Donegal Township. Rescue 79-1 arrived and assisted on scene.

Always good working with our neighboring departments.
Rheems Fire Department
Elizabethtown Fire Dept Station 74
Fire Department Mount Joy
Hempfield Fire Department
Wrightsville Fire
Northwest Regional Police Department

10/03/2026

🔥 TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENT 🔥

Today, six Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department volunteers successfully completed an Advanced Line Systems Water Rescue course.

This 16-hour course included both classroom instruction and hands-on practical training focused on advanced rope and water rescue techniques. During the practical portion, members demonstrated their ability to establish and operate rope systems, including ferry lines, to safely gain access to and assist patients during swift-water rescue incidents.

With the addition of these six newly certified members, Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department now has 19 volunteers certified to this level of water rescue operations.

A special thank you to the instructors from WhiteCap Water Rescue Training, LLC for providing the training and helping our members develop the skills necessary to operate safely and effectively in challenging water rescue environments.

Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department provides water rescue coverage for both first-due and mutual-aid responses, extending from the Dauphin County line to the Route 30 Bridge along the Susquehanna River, as well as surrounding waterways during flooding events.

We are proud of our members for continuing to train, improve their skills, and strengthen our department's ability to serve our community and neighboring jurisdictions.

Individuals from Mastersonville Fire Co, Iron Ridge Fire Rescue and Lancaster City Bureau of Fire also attended this 16-hour training training course.

09/02/2026

We've got a training opportunity coming up!

Starting September 22nd, we're hosting an Advanced Line Systems Rescue class with WhiteCap Water Rescue Training, LLC. If you’re interested to join the class, please contact Todd.

07/30/2026

It was an awesome night to stop by the Donegal Youth Soccer Summer Camp to help everyone cool off. Thanks for letting our volunteers join in on the fun!

07/05/2026

Yesterday, July 4th, Station 79 volunteers responded to a vehicle fire on Ashley Drive in East Donegal Township around 3:45pm.

06/30/2026

Tonight, members sharpened their skills in ring removal techniques. They showcased a variety of methods for safely extracting stuck rings from a patient's finger.

06/06/2026

Rescue 79-1 received new hardware today at the Columbia Borough Firefighters Parade! We were honored to receive the 3rd Place Award for Best Appearing Rescue.

We extend our thanks to the organizers for a fantastic parade and pass along our congratulations to all of today's winners.

06/04/2026

Tonight, we're at Community Bible Church, Marietta, PA for the TNT youth summer party. Wishing everyone a great summer!

Address

160 E High Street
Maytown, PA
17550

Telephone

+17174264111

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