SHIPPENSBURG — The Shippensburg Fire Department has a new partner in its firefighting and fire prevention efforts — social media.
The department recently launched Facebook and Twitter pages to provide local residents with event news and photos and information on fire safety. The sites also are a way for community members to connect with the department and learn how they can volunteer.
The Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ShippensburgFireDept. The Twitter page is twitter.com/ShipFire.
“We think Facebook and Twitter will be great tools for us to let the community know what the department is doing, as well as to offer important information on fire safety throughout the year,” Chief Randy O’Donnell said.
“In addition, we’ll be sharing ways that local residents can get involved with one of our companies,” he said. “We are an all-volunteer department; we need individuals not only to serve as firefighters and fire police, but to help with such things as fund-raising, maintenance and other administrative tasks.”
A department website also is in the works.
The Shippensburg Fire Department includes Vigilant Hose Co., Cumberland Valley Hose Co. and West End Fire and Rescue. O’Donnell noted that the department’s social media presence will supplement, not replace, the three companies’ websites and Facebook pages.