Fire 53 and Fire 14 (for 1421) were dispatched to a reported lightning strike on a dwelling in the 4900 block of Steuben Road. Caller reported that the house across the street was struck by lightning and there was smoke showing from the attic. A later call from the homeowner reported smoke in the attic and damage to the electrical system. 5351 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and found a light ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo. along with Bethlehem Township Fire Department EMS and Colonial Regional PD participated in the annual Hero Day event at the Lower Nazareth Township Park as part of their summer camp program. The campers toured the vehicles and listened to presentations from each organization. The kids enjoyed "fighting a fire" and cooling off under the Snozzle at the end of the event. Thank you to LNT ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 and Fire 50 (Vigilance Hose of Nazareth) along with EMS 17 were dispatched to a MVA in the 4100 block of Newburg Road involving two construction vehicles and a car. 5344 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and found one person self extricated with minor injuries and multiple vehicles blocking the westbound lane. 5341 (Captain Suhr) responded into the scene and provided hazard control and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hecktown Vol. Fire Company along with Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Company and Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Company attended the Safety Awareness Day at the Sam's Club on Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township. Club members involved with the 3 fire companies discussed safety issues in the home / workplace, went over the different types of fire apparatus and equipment we use on emergencies ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 10:32 hours, the Hecktown Vol. Fire Company and Nancy Run Fire Company along with Bethlehem Township Fire Company EMS were alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Steuben Road in the area of Keystone Drive in Lower Nazareth Township. Colonial Regional PD arrived on scene found a Fed Ex box truck into a pole with a pole and wires on the ground. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived confirmed the update from ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:49 hrs, the Hecktown Vol Fire Company (F53), Nazareth Fire Department (F50) and Bethlehem Township EMS (EMS 17) were alerted for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with Rescue in front of 695 Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Township. 5358 (Foreman Cortright) arrived to find a single vehicle accident (car vs. pole) with one subject still in the vehicle and established 53 command. Rescue 5041 ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:44 hrs, the Hecktown Fire Company and the Palmer Municipal Fire Department were alerted for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 248 at the Hollo Road intersection in Lower Nazareth Township. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived shortly after dispatch reporting 3 vehicles involved with negative enetrapment and established 53 command. 5341,2713 and 2712 arrived and crews assisted with hazard control ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hecktown Vol. Fire Company was alerted at 7:52 hrs. for a MVA w/ Rescue on Easton Nazareth Highway in front of Lehigh Cement in Lower Nazareth Township. Fire 50 (Nazareth Borough FD) and Fire 54 (Upper Nazareth FD) were alerted minutes before PD confirmed the accident to be in Lower Nazareth. 5341 responded with staffing of 4. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived on scene and established 53 command. Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)