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United Hook & Ladder 33
In 2009, Abbottstown Fire Co# 12 and New Oxford Community Fire Co# 13 merged to form United Hook & Ladder 33 - in 2016 and 2019 respectively the Bonneauville Fire Co# 19 and Hampton Fire Co# 10 joined United to provide improved service to the multiple boroughs and townships they serve in Adams County. Present day, United Hook & Ladder 33 operates from four stations with 75 volunteers providing Fire, Rescue and Medical Assist (supporting Adams Regional EMS) services answering an annual average of 900 alarms.
New Oxford Station 331
The former home of New Oxford Community Fire Co# 13, Station 331 houses an engine, aerial, heavy rescue and support unit.
Engine 331 - 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1500 gpm/750 gal./25 gal. foam
Seating six (five with SCBA), this rig is assigned as the first due engine from New Oxford Station 331.
Truck 33 - 1997 Emergency One 75'/1500 gpm/750 gal.
Slated to be replaced with a 2006 Pierce aerial that was undergoing a major refurbishment at the time it was photographed in the Summer of 2022, this rig was already destined for its' second career serving in Chile.
Rescue 33 - 2015 Pierce Impel
Outfitted with a light tower, it is equipped with both Hurst® hydraulic (spreader, cutter and four rams) and Amkus® Ion series battery powered extrication tools (two spreaders and cutters). In addition, it also carries
air bags, Paratech® and Junk Yard Dog® rescue struts as well as rope and water rescue equipment.