Hershey Fire Department (Pennsylvania)

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==Overview==
The Hershey VFD protects the unincorporated community of Hershey and portions of Derry Township, Pennsylvania. Hershey is well-known for being the world headquarters of the Hershey Chocolate Company (which is why the community was founded, and what it was named for), whose facilities include several large factories and warehouses; as well as an amusement park, convention center, concert venue, and many other popular tourist sites. 
==Apparatus Roster==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Fire Station 48 - 21 West Caracas Avenue===
Built 1905 & 1928/Major addition and renovation 2016
:Engine 48 - 2011 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/750/25A/20B) (SN#24006)
:Engine 48-1 - 2006 Seagrave Marauder TB70DA (2000/750/30A/30B)
:Truck 48 "Chocolatetown Express" - 2020 Pierce Arrow XT (-/-/100' Ascendant mid-mount platform) (SN#33308)
:Attack 48 - 1998 Freightliner FL 80 4x4 / S&S (750/550/20A)
:Rescue 48 - 2011 Pierce Velocity walk-around (SN#24005)
:Air 48 - 1999 International 4900 / New Lexington / 2019 Fire Line Equipment refurb walk-in
:Utility 48 - 2023 Ford F-350 / Levan Machine & Truck Equipment / 911 Rapid Response upfit walk-around
:Special Unit 48 - 2011 GMC Yukon 4x4 (Ex-Duty Officer)
:Chief 48 - 2018 GMC Yukon 4x4
:Deputy Chief 48 - 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4x4
:Duty Officer 48 - 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4x4
:Antique - 1922 Packard pumper/hose car (750/-)
== On Order ==
: Engine 48-1 - 2025 Pierce Enforcer (1500/730/20F)
: Attack 48 - 2024 International HV507 4x4 / Pierce Type 3 (1250/500/20F) (Ordered Feb. 2023)
== Retired Apparatus==
:2007 Pierce Arrow XT / 1994 Baker / Saulsbury / 2007 Pierce refurb aerial (-/-/95' Aerialscope platform) (SN#19507) (Sold to Charleston Fire Department (South Carolina))
:2004 GMC Sierra 3500HD / Stahl utility (Ex-Utility 48)
:2003 Scotty RV Fire Prevention trailer
:1994 Ford F-350 4x4
:1994 Simon-Duplex / Baker / Saulsbury aerial (-/-/95' Aerialscope platform) (Body remounted on a 2007 Pierce Arrow XT chassis)
:1994 Ford F-350 & 2005 Car-Mate Trailer (Ex-Traffic 48)
:1993 Spartan Gladiator / Darley pumper (2000/750) (Sold to Mount Gretna Volunteer Fire Company)
:1991 Spartan Gladiator / Swab walk-in rescue (Sold to West Winfield Fire Department)
:1986 Spartan / Pierce / 1999 Spartan / ITE pumper (2000/1000/50A/50B) (Pierce SN#E3146) (Sold to Fairview Township (Pennsylvania))
:1982 Ford / Swab lighting/air unit (Sold to Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department)
:1980 Hendrickson 1871-W / Pierce aerial (1250/275/85' Snorkel) (SN#E0597) (Sold to Mound City Fire Department (Illinois))
: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu (Ex-Derry Township Police Department)
:1978 Hendrickson / Pirsch / 1988 Swab pumper (1500/750/185F) (Second configuration)
:1978 Hendrickson / Pirsch pumper (1500/750) (First configuration) (Rebuilt by Swab in 1988)
:1976 Ford L-9000 / Swab walk-in rescue (Sold to Ottsville Volunteer Fire Company)
:1971 Mack tanker (-/4200 tractor-drawn)
:1906 Button steam pumper
==Station Map==
 
==External Links==
:Hershey Fire Department
: Hershey Fire Department Facebook page 
Category:Dauphin County
Category:Pennsylvania departments operating Baker apparatus
Category:Pennsylvania departments operating Pierce apparatus
Category:Pennsylvania departments operating S&S apparatus
Category:Pennsylvania departments operating Saulsbury apparatus
Category:Pennsylvania departments operating Seagrave apparatus
Category:Former operators of Button apparatus
Category:Former operators of Darley apparatus
Category:Former operators of Swab apparatus