At 7:02 hours, Rescue 5341 was alerted to assist F54 (Upper Nazareth FD) for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Rescue on Bath Pike in Upper Nazareth. Chief 54 arrived on scene confirming 1 vehicle overturned into a pole with 1 patient entrapped and established F54 Command. Chief 53 and 5341 responded shortly after dispatch. 5341 and Rescue 5041 arrived on scene and crews assisted with vehicle stabilization, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 13:52 hours, the Hecktown Vol. Fire Company was alerted for a brush fire in the area of 695 Nazareth Pike. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived and reported an active fire on the side of the road 50 yards in length and established 53 Command. 5342 arrived and went in service with the front turret knocking down the fire. 5342 crew assisted with raking the hot spots. The fire was placed under control and units ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo took advantage of the nice weather and got some late season Water Movement and Pump Training accomplished at Dutch Springs Water Park at our weekly Drill on Monday, October 22nd. We focused on Drafting from the Dry Hydrant, Pumping water to multiple apparatus, Hand line, and elevated water way operations. Lots of useful skills were learned by all.

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The HFCo was busy this week with our open house and fire prevention visits. On Monday, October 8 we hosted our annual open house with station and apparatus tours and information from our Local Emergency Management Coordinator. On Wednesday we traveled to Lower Nazareth Elementary and local day care centers to meet with students and review fire safety and show them the equipment and apparatus. Thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 13:55 hours, the HFCo, Vigilance Hose Company (Sta. 50) and Bethlehem Township EMS (Sta 17) were alerted for a MVA with injuries on Nazareth Pike at Lonat Drive in Lower Nazareth Township. Shortly after the alert Rescue 5341 (Capt. Suhr) responded. 5358 (Foreman Cortight) arrived on scene, reported a rear end collision involving a tractor trailer and minivan and established 53 command. 5341 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 06:29 Hrs, Fire 53 and Fire 27 (Palmer Municipal Fire Department) were dispatched along with EMS 17 to Easton-Nazareth Highway at the Wawa for a 2 vehicle mva, with injuries. 2751 responded to the scene and confirmed the dispatch with 2 vehicles blocking traffic, with a heavy debris field. 5341 (AC Cortright) and 2713 responded in and handled clean up and scene safety with the heavy traffic. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1600 hours, the Hecktown Vol. Fire Company No. 1 and Bethlehem Township EMS (EMS 17) were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with a pole and wires on the roadway at 536 Georgetown Road in Lower Nazareth Township. EMS 17 arrived, confirmed the dispatch and reported negative entrapment. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived on scene, requested Georgetown Road be shut down between Ash Drive and Newburg Road ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Stations 53 and 14 (Nancy Run) were dispatched to a working vehicle fire with an exposure to a dwelling on Southgate Circle in Lower Nazareth Township at 16:25. 5351 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and found a working vehicle fire in the driveway with EMS and neighbors holding the fire in check with garden hoses. Engine 5312 (Lt Brooks), Tanker 5331 (AC Hinkel), Tower 1421 and Engine 1411 ... (Full Story & Photos)