Fire Department
Swatara Fire-Rescue
Swatara Fire Rescue is a 100% volunteer fire department formed in 2016 as an umbrella organization that encompasses 5 fire companies; Bressler, Chambers Hill, Lawnton, Rutherford and Swatara. Although the 5 companies remain their own corporations, Swatara Fire Rescue sets forth guidelines, policy, procedure and funding.
Population: 24,651
Coverage: 15 sq mi
Firefighters: 100
Stations: 5
Terrain: Urban Roadways, Interstates
From The Chief
Chief Michael Ibberson
“We need short length, quick and easy setup, and at least 100' of aerial reach to manage our coverage area. We protect many urban streets and high-rise buildings in Harrisburg, and we chose an apparatus that can perform without compromise in the tightest spaces."
The Dealer
Cyle Sheaffer is the sales representative from Glick Fire Equipment Company that worked directly with Swatara Township Fire-Rescue Department on their Ascendant 107' Single-Axle Heavy Duty Ladder . Glick is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Pennsylvania.
