Attention Millersville Borough and University residents, Blue Rock Fire Rescue in conjunction with Lancaster EMS and local law enforcement, fire departments, and EMS will be conducting an active assailant training exercise on Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00 am till 1:00 pm. This training exercise will be occurring at Millersville University's Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center along West Cottage Avenue. Exercise staff is asking for residents to avoid the area during these times. During the exercise, residents may see and hear numerous emergency vehicles responding to the area. Exercise such as this one allows all our first responders the opportunity to practice their skills under a controlled situation. 
 
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us,
 
Phone: (717)-872-9345 ext 0
E-mail: ann.harach@BlueRockFire.com  
 
We appreciate your understanding and continued support of your local first responders

Blue Rock Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 300 block of Walnut Hill Road in Manor Township for a reported vehicle fire. Engine's 905 and 909 arrived and found a well-involved combine fire. Crews from stations 903, 905, and 907 initiated fire attack and established a water supply. Additional mutual aid resources were requested for manpower due to the extreme heat. Crews operated on the scene for several hours before returning to service.

Units were dispatched for a reported woods fire.  Crews arrived and found a well involved wooded area on the side of a hill running up towards the Columbia Borough landfill. Crews from Blue Rock and several neighboring companies spent two hours attacking the fire on the steep terrain.