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Station 53 Participates in "Hero Day" JULY 01 - The HVFCo.#1 participated in the annual "Hero Day" event hosted by the Lower Nazareth Township Summer Day Camp Program. Over 90 kids were on hand to check out Rescue 5341, Fire Police 5349, ambulances from EMS Station 53, a CRPD unit, and several vehicles from the Northampton County Emergency Management Agency. The kids were given tours of the various vehicles and information about the equipment ... (Full Story & Photos)

Multi-Agency Drill @ ESSROC Plant 1 JUNE 20 - On Saturday, June 20, 2009 over 75 personnel from 9 agencies participated in a drill at ESSROC Cement Plant #1 on Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township. The morning began with final staging of props at 0600 and then a safety meeting at 0730. The drill began at 0745 with a report of an industrial accident at the plant. The initial response included Fire 53, EMS 53, and EMS 17. 5353 (AC Hinkel) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motorcycle Vs. Car on Newburg Road JUNE 14 - The HVFCo.#1 was dispatched at 19:01 for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle in the area of 3792 Newburg Road. Initial reports indicated a rider down and one other vehicle involved. Updates from multiple callers to NC 911 confirmed a rider down with severe injuries. 5351 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist in a field next to the address. 5351 established ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pump Ops. 2 @ Dutch Springs MAY 19 - The HVFCo. #1 along with Palmer Municipal Fire Department participated in a 16 hour Pump Operations 2 course, taught by Tony Riccardi. Station 53 hosted the course. The classroom portion held at the station and the practical evolution took place at Dutch Springs, a local diving facility. Participants learned about various pumping techniques as well as flow calculations for all types of hose and ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA @ Northampton Crossings MAY 12 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted @ 15:19 hrs. for a pedestrian accident on the access road in the Northampton Crossing. 5351 (Chief Seip) arrived on the scene with a victim in the roadway and established 53 Command. Rescue 5341, under the direction of 5355 (Fire Captain Novak), responded with staffing of 4. 5341 arrived on scene, the crew was assigned spill containment and debris cleanup. 5391 (FP Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker 5331 attends Open House at Se-Wy-Co Fire Company MAY 09 - Tanker 5331 attended the Open House at the Se-Wy-Co Fire Company. The topic for the Open House was "Where do we get our water supply from when their aren't hydrants available". ... (Full Story & Photos)

Apartment Building Fire on Steuben Road MAY 08 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted at 18:51 hrs for a reported apartment building fire involving a bedroom on Steuben Road. Due to Station 53 units already being committed on an MVA, F14 (Nancy Run Fire Company) was added to the assignment for a full company response. 5352 (Assistant Chief Boucher) arrived on scene, found a 2 story seven unit apartment building with a working fire on division 1. AC Boucher ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rush Hour MVA on Route 248 MAY 08 - While at a Public Relations Event at the Kohl's Department Store the HVFCo.#1 was alerted @ 18:23hrs. for a MVA on Route 248 at Route 33. Rescue 5341 responded with staffing of 3. 5341 arrived on scene with 4 vehilces involved with debris and fluids on the roadway, 5353 (Assistant Chief Hinkel) assumed 53 Command. Engine/Rescue 5312 arrived on scene, the crew assisted 5341 crew with fluid control ... (Full Story & Photos)