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Rescue runs Chimney Fire in Palmer Township FEBRUARY 06 - The HVFCo. was alerted at 12:48 hrs. to assist the Palmer Municial Fire Department (F27) with a Chimney Fire on Southwood Drive. Rescue 5341 responded with staffing of 6. 2751 (Fire Commissioner Grube) established 27 Command and 2752 (Assistant Chief Carr) was assigned Operations. Ladder 2721 arrived on scene and crews were assigned to the Roof Division and Division 1. Engine 2311 arrived on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mid-Afternoon Rollover FEBRUARY 02 - The HVFCo. #1 and Vigilance Hose Co. (Rescue 5041) were alerted at 13:14 hrs. for a Motor Vehicle Accident with possible rescue. Upon arrival, the crews of 5341 and 5041 established a safety zone and secured the vehicle. A significant fuel leak was discovered and the crew of 5312 pulled one 1 3/4' line as a precaution. 5341's crew controled the fuel leak, and crews then assisted with debris ... (Full Story & Photos)

Palmer Township Barn Fire JANUARY 15 - The HVFCo. was alerted at 14:02 as part of the 1st Alarm for a Barn Fire on Van Buren Road in Palmer Township. 2751 (Fire Commissioner Grube) arrived on scene with a well involved barn and established 27 Command. 2752 (AC Carr) was assigned 27 Operations. Ladder 2721 arrived on scene, and the crew stretched an 1 3/4 handline to protect the exposure building and then put the ladder pipe in-service. ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Busy 2009 JANUARY 09 - 2009 has come to a close and the HVFCo.#1 had one of it's busiest years ever. The department answered 287 alarms (second to 305 in 2008). Our firefighters also completed thousands of hours of training, educational and public relations events. We have continued to update our equipment and are eagerly awaiting delivery of our new Engine 5311 in early 2010. The officers and members would like to thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning Fire in Palmer Township DECEMBER 26 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted at 3:54hrs. with the Palmer Municipal Fire Department for a Dwelling Fire on Stones Crossing Road. Rescue 5341 responded with staffing of 5. 5341 arrived on scene, Fire 27 Command ( AC Carr) assigned 5341's crew to set up lighting on the Charlie side of the dwelling. 5341 was back in service by 05:00 hrs.... (Full Story & Photos)

Route 248 at Prologis Parkway Crash DECEMBER 23 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted at 17:38hrs. for an accident with injuries on Route 248 at Prologis Parkway. 5351 (Chief Seip) arrived on scene, established the 53 Command and advised of 3 vehicles involved with 2 patients to be transported. 5341 secured the vehicles and hazards, provided lighting, and assisted with traffic control. 53, 17, and TEAMS EMS transported the patients to local hospitals.... (Full Story & Photos)

Corriere Road and Route 248 MVA DECEMBER 22 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted at 18:26hrs. for a MVA with rescue at the intersection of Route 248 and Corriere Road. 5351 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and upon arrival established the 53 Command. After size up 5351 advised of negative entrapment with one patient to be transported. 5341 arrived on scene, secured the vehicles, and provided assistance with traffic control. 53 and 17 EMS transported ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker Assist at a Lower Saucon Barn Fire DECEMBER 22 - The HVFCo.#1 was alerted for tanker 5331 at 20:37 hrs. as part of the Tanker Task Force to assist at a well involved barn on Lower Saucon Road. Tanker 5331 responded shortly after the alert. 5331 arrived on scene, supplied Engine 6311 and cycled through the fill and dump sites several times throughout the incident.... (Full Story & Photos)