North Londonderry Township to Participate in Fire Services Study

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North Londonderry Township officials have agreed to participate in a fire services study with five other municipalities in Lebanon County. The study, led by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, will examine the current level of fire services, compare them to state and national standards, and provide recommendations to improve fire service in a cost-effective way.

Why it matters

The fire services study is an important step in ensuring that the participating municipalities have the appropriate resources and capabilities to respond to emergencies. By working together, the communities can identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance public safety.

The details

The scope of the study includes examining the sufficiency of the various municipalities' fire services. The other participating municipalities are East Hanover, South Londonderry, and Union townships, and Jonestown and Palmyra boroughs. Local municipal officials will meet up to six times with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and there will potentially be two meetings with members of the public. The fire companies involved in the project are Campbelltown, Citizens, Lawn, North Annville, and Northern Lebanon Fire & Emergency Services.

• The township supervisors agreed to participate in the study on April 1, 2026.
• A meeting with township officials and the Department of Community and Economic Development was scheduled for mid-April 2026 to discuss the project.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The participating municipalities will hold up to six meetings with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and there will potentially be two public meetings as part of the fire services study.