Monday evening Daisy Troop 8857 visited Station 53 to drop off cookies for the firefighters. The Troop brought several cases of cookies that were purchased as part of the Hometown Heroes program conducted during their annual cookie sale. All of the firefighters would like to thank the girls and their leaders for their hard work and generosity. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 15:53 hours, the Hecktown Fire Company (F53) and Palmer Municipal Fire Department (F27) were dispatched to a truck fire on Dryland Way in the area of Chick-fil-A in Lower Nazareth Township. 2750 arrived shortly after dispatch, confirmed the working fire, and started an evacuation of the adjacent buildings. 5352 (AC Hinkel) arrived and established 53 Command. Rescue/ Engine 2713 was assigned to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, January 28, the HFCo placed their new Holmatro rescue tools in service on Rescue 5341 and Engine Rescue 5312. The tools on 5341 use the EVO 3 battery technology to operate all of the tools without a seperate power unit or hoses. The tools on 5312 utilize the latest Core technology which provides for ease of use with only one hose connected to the power unit and lighter tools to lower ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 22:14 hours, the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 was alerted for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 33 in the area of mile marker 6.1 NB in Lower Nazareth Township. 5351 (Chief Seip) arrived on scene confirming the location, reported 2 vehicles involved with one on its side,
negative entrapment, and established 53 Command. Rescue 5341 and Rescue/ Engine 5312 responded with staffing ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo, Palmer Municipal Fire Dept, and Bethlehem Township EMS were dispatched to an overturned tank truck in the area of the route 248 interchange on Route 33 North. Multiple callers reported a truck on its side with the driver injured. 5351 (Chief Seip) arrived on scene and confirmed the dispatch. A single axle heating oil delivery truck was on its side blocking the northbound passing lane ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo, Vigilance Hose (Nazareth Borough), and Bethlehem Township EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving 1 vehicle vs a pole in the 800 block of Nazareth Pike at 0911. 5358 (J. Cortright) arrived on scene and confirmed the dispatch of a 1 vehicle MVA with a pole hanging by wires and one party to be treated. After striking the pole, the vehicle came to rest approximately 200 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo was dispatched at 0351 to assist Palmer Municipal Fire Department as part of a first alarm assignment on a working dwelling fire at 2901 Stephens Street in Palmer Township. Engine 5311 (AC Cortright) and Command 5344 (Chief Seip) responded and assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. Fire 53 units cleared the scene by 0730. Thank you to LVBN for the pictures and video.

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The HVFCo was dispatched at 0652 to assist Station 40 (Bath Borough) with a working dwelling fire in the 600 block of Main Street. Fire 40 was on scene with a well involved 3-story middle of the row townhouse. 5344 (Chief Seip) and 5311 (Lt Brooks) made the response and assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. Fire 53 cleared the scene by 0930. ... (Full Story & Photos)