With the impending closure of Harford Memorial Hospital in 5 months, the vastly growing population and building construction, the transfer of EMS service from volunteer to career and the overall decline in volunteer EMS personnel, the Susquehanna Hose Company will expand our EMS … [Read more...]
Just before 0930 Friday morning, the SHCo was dispatched for an Engine as part of the Cecil County 0503 Fire Box, for the reported house fire at Carpenters Points Road & Woodall Road. Shortly after the initial dispatch, the SHCo was dispatched for a second Engine to fill out … [Read more...]
Just before 4:30pm on Monday, the SHCo was dispatched for the reported boat on fire at the Havre de Grace City Yacht Basin, 352 Commerce Street. Crews arrived and found a 32 foot vessel well involved at pier 6, with extension to two neighboring vessels. Several handlines were … [Read more...]
Susquehanna Hose Company - Division 5 members, pictured along with Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly and Havre de Grace Mayor Bill Martin, attended the Memorial Day Service at Angel Hill Cemetery this morning. In memory of many, in honor of all, thank you. Your bravery … [Read more...]
Chief 5-1, Engine 512, Engine 513, Engine 514 & Quint 5, with a total of 24 #SHCo Volunteers, made their response to this 2nd alarm fire last night, in the 4700 block of Witchhazel Way, Company 4's first due. Crews operated in the defensive mode for several … [Read more...]
Paul Jr. from Paul Jr. Designs, or better known from the TV show "American Chopper", took time to stop by Susquehanna Hose Company - Division 2 last night after unveiling a new motorcycle at City of Havre de Grace First Friday. The bike looked great & we appreciate Paul … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Chief Scott Hurst on receiving the Havre De Grace Elks Lodge1564 Distinguished Citizenship Award. Chief Hurst was presented this award on April 15th by Exalted Ruler Mike Todd. Well deserved & congratulations, Chief!! … [Read more...]
Last evening, Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps., SHCO and Marine units from Division 3 were alerted at 1850 hours for a medical emergency in the area of Battery Island. Marine 5 went enroute with a crew of 5 volunteers. Upon reaching the area of the call, it was determined Airboat … [Read more...]
SHCo crews worked to extinguish a brush fire along the CSX Railroad tracks, in the area of Quarry Road. Crews faced difficult terrain, which caused access issues, resulting in command requesting additional manpower and the UTV from Company 1. Chief 5, Deputy Chief 5, Engine … [Read more...]
Two new adult/pediatric AEDs have been installed at Chapel Road Park & Alfred B. Hilton Park on Gravel Hill Road, in Havre de Grace. Also included in the housings is a stop the bleed kit and narcan. In the event any of these life saving items are needed, call 911, provide the … [Read more...]
Just before 130pm, Chief 5 rolled up on a two vehicle crash, with one trapped, at the intersection of Pulaski Highway & Ontario Street. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle & popped the front passenger door, freeing the occupant. All those involved refused transport by … [Read more...]
On Saturday, crews took part in a house burning training exercise in the 1600 block of Level Road. Crews rotated through and took part in multiple evolutions, conducting structure fire tactics, prior to the drill transitioning to the free burning stage. It was a great training … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of the Susquehanna Hose Company are proud to place in service a 2023 Midwest Rescue Airboat. The Airboat measures 8' x 20' and is equipped with a GENXI advanced hull structure, based on the highly successful hull patent 8,757,085. It also comes with … [Read more...]
Engine 512, Engine 514 and Quint 5, with a total of 15 SHCo volunteers, are on scene of a second alarm house fire on Elbow Court (Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc.‘s first due). Crews are operating in the defensive mode and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal has been … [Read more...]
On Monday evening, SHCo members gathered for the monthly company meeting, which included the annual election of officers. President - Joe Miller Vice President - Paul Ishak Treasurer - Elaine Brown Secretary - Stefanie Diehl Chief - Scott Hurst … [Read more...]
