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Route 33 Vehicle Fire
AUGUST 18
- The HVFCo was dispatched at 0530 on August 16 for a reported vehicle fire on Route 33 at mile marker 5.2. Multiple calls reported a vehicle with with fire showing from the engine compartment on the north bound side of the highway. 5351(Chief Seip) arrived on scene and confirmed the dispatch of a working fire. 5311 responded with staffing of 5 and extinguished the fire with one 1 3/4" handline. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Well Involved Vehicle on Nazareth Pike
AUGUST 10
- The HFCo. was alerted at 16:12 hrs. for a vehicle fire in the 400 block of Nazareth Pike. Additional calls to the NC911 reported a vehicle well involved. 5353 (AC Hinkel) arrived on scene confirming the updates and established 53 Command. Engine 5311 responded with staffing of 5. 5311 arrived on scene, crew stretched 150'-1" 3/4 handline from the front bumper and extinguished the fire. Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Basement Fire in Palmer Township
AUGUST 08
- The HFCo. was alerted with the Palmer Municipal Fire Department (FIRE 27) for a Dwelling Fire on Blenheim Drive in Old Orchard. Rescue 5341 responded with staffing of 5. 2751 (Fire Commissioner Grube) arrived on scene, established 27 Command, reported a working basement fire, and added the 1st Alarm to the fire assignment. Engine 2711 arrived on scene and crew stretched a 1.75" handline to the front ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Training with Engine 5311
AUGUST 03
- Training continued with Engine 5311 on Monday night. Crews worked in a variety of settings deploying hand-lines and setting up the boom. Apparatus placement and water supply were also reviewed as part of the evening's work. Plans are underway to work in commercial, industrial, and urban settings over the coming weeks as well as several drills with our mutual aid companies.... (Full Story & Photos)
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5311 Displayed At Firehouse Expo
JULY 28
- The officers and members of the HVFCo were proud to display Engine 5311 at the 2010 Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. Several members from Station 53 and their families also made the trip to the Expo this year. The HFVCo had the privilege of representing 4-Guys Fire Apparatus and Commonwealth Fire Equipment in Baltimore this year. Everyone enjoyed the events surrounding the Expo and also had ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rescue Runs 1st Alarm Dwelling Fire in Bethlehem Township
JULY 21
- On July 18th, Rescue 5341 was alerted to assist in Bethlehem Township at a dwelling fire. 5341 responding with staffing of 5. 5341 arrived on scene and crew was sent to the manpower area. 5341 crews were assigned to fire attack, salvage and overhaul.
For additional pictures and information, check out www.nancyrun.org... (Full Story & Photos)
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2010 Four-County Firemans Parade
JULY 21
- On June 26, 2010 the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company participated in the Four County Fireman's Parade hosted by the Slatington Fire Department and the Diamond Fire Company of Walnutport. After a week of hard work cleaning the apparatus and answering numerous calls, units 5312, 5331, and 5341 left Station 53 at 0900 for the trip to Slatington. After registering all the apparatus, we were directed ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tatamy Firemans Parade 2010
JULY 11
- On Saturday July 10th the Hecktown Vol. Fire Co. #1 participated in the 83rd annual Tatamy Firefighters Parade. After a day of heavy rain, multiple calls and final prep work on the apparatus, Engine 5311, Rescue/Engine 5312, Tanker 5331, and Traffic Unit 5349 headed to Tatamy Borough. After the parade concluded, members got to enjoy the sights, sounds and food of the carnival held on the grounds of ... (Full Story & Photos)
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