10-14-17. Today the Engine with a crew of 5 and members from Hampden Township Fire Company traveled to Mahanoy City to the Washington Hook and Ladder. A little of 4 years ago, the Washington Hook and Ladder lost their firehouse and ladder truck to a fire. Paxtang Fire and Hampden Township Fire donated fire gear, hand tools, saws and other equipment to help them be able to handle calls in their first due. Today members of the Washington Hook and Ladder did their new building dedication and housing of their new ladder truck. A parade started off the events and afterwards did had their ceremony. Paxtang and Hampden were honored with a plaque for our assistance given to them in their time of need.
