Blue Rock Fire Rescue Launches $10 Million Campaign for New Firehouse  

Washington Boro, PA – Blue Rock Fire Rescue has announced the launch of a $10 million fundraising campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art firehouse to better serve Manor Township and Millersville Borough. The campaign was unveiled in July 2025 during the Tomato Festival in Washington Boro, where community members gathered to see the vision for the project.  

The new facility will replace aging stations in Washington Boro and Highville, improving emergency response times and providing modern training and living spaces for the department’s more than 100 volunteer firefighters.  

“This isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about ensuring our volunteers have the resources to keep our neighbors safe for generations to come,” said Fire Commissioner Duane Hagelgans. 

Blue Rock’s volunteers respond to more than 700 calls annually across 55 square miles, including six miles along the Susquehanna River. With $1 million in donations already secured, the department is calling on residents, businesses, and community partners to help make the project a reality.  

“Our current stations weren’t built for the demands of modern firefighting,” said Andrew Slaymaker, a volunteer firefighter with Blue Rock. “This new firehouse will give us the tools and training space we need to protect the people we care about most—our neighbors.”