After cleaning up from the Brush Fire, the HFCo. was alerted at 1746 hrs. for a MVA with 1 vehicle overturned. Rescue 5341responded with staffing of 4. 5353 (AC Hinkel) arrived on scene, confirmed the dispatch and established command. 5341 arrived on scene and crew was assigned to de energize the vehicles, control hazards and traffic control. Traffic 5349 assisted with traffic control. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HFCo. was alerted at 15:22 for Brush 5342 with Fire 48 (Klecknersville Rangers FC) for a brush fire on Trach Road. 5342 made the response with a crew of 4. Once on scene the crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.... (Full Story & Photos)

"Prevent Kitchen Fires"—that's the message of this year's Fire Prevention Week
From October 6-12, we'll be spreading the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home—and we'll help teach people how to keep cooking fires from starting in the first place.

"Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2013 NFPA."

Home Fires

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On Saturday, October 5, the HVFCo participated in the Touch A Truck event to benefit the Nazareth Area Public Library. Engine 5311 was on display along with fire apparatus from around the Nazareth area. The Lower Nazareth Highway Department also had equipment on display. A variety of vehicles and heavy equipment from municipalities and businesses around the area was on display for kids to enjoy. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HFCo. was alerted at the request of Colonial Regional PD for a rollover with the vehicle smoking, 4045 Newburg Road. Rescue 5341 responded with staffing of 4, arrived on scene, and crew secured the vehicle of hazards. Fire Police assisted with traffic control.... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters from Stations 53, 50 (Vigilance Hose of Nazareth Borough), and 54 (Upper Nazareth) took part in a bus rescue training class hosted by Station 53. The class consisted of both classroom instruction and practical application of skills. The course description is as follows:
Students in this course will be able to define the scope to which buses are used daily, understand the different types ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company hosted our annual open house on September 30, 2013. The event was very well attended with above average temperatures allowing everyone to enjoy activities in and around the station. Everyone had the opportunity to tour the apparatus and station while kids enjoyed "putting out a fire" using our house prop. Thank you to everyone that attended the event took the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HFCo. was alerted for Rescue 5341 at 1609 hrs. for a Commercial Building fire on Sycamore St. in Upper Nazareth. 5341 made the response with 4, arrived on scene, and reported to the man-power pool. 5341's crew was directed to join the crew working on division 1 that was performing overhaul and salvage operations in the area of the fire. The fire was contained to duct work used for dust collection ... (Full Story & Photos)