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Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company #1

Vista Drive Dwelling Fire JANUARY 23 - The HFCo. and Ladder 5021 were alerted at 14:09hrs. for a Dwelling Fire with initial reports of fire through the roof. Engine 5311 responded with staffing of 4. The 1st Alarm was added, alerting Engine 2712, Rescue 5041 and RIT Engine 2312. 2752 (AC Carr) arrived on scene and Established 53 Command. Command then special called Engines 1412 and 1712. 5311's crew stretched an 1 3/4" handline to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Work Begins on 5342 JANUARY 20 - On Friday, January 20, 2012 members of the HVFCo met with representatives of Lavan's Machine Co. and Eby bodies to review plans for the new Brush 5342. The cab and chasis has been delivered to Levan's after being painted at Penske GMC. Work will continue at Levan's while the body and compartments are constructed at Eby bodies in Blue Ball, PA. Thanks to everyone at Penske, Levan's, and Eby for ... (Full Story & Photos)

5341 runs RIT Assignment to West Easton JANUARY 04 - Fire 53 was dispatched to assist Station 23 (Safety First of West Easton) as the RIT at a working dwelling fire on South Center St. Rescue 5341 responded with a crew of 7 and staged at the scene as the RIT. After Chief 2351 (Bogari) placed the call under control, 53 crews assisted with overhaul and returning apparatus to service.... (Full Story & Photos)

One Pinned on Hollo Road DECEMBER 21 - The Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched at 18:31 on December 21 for a motor vehicle accident with rescue on Hollo Road in the area of Route 248. 5351 responded to the scene and found one vehicle versus a tree with the driver entrapped. Station 17 ALS initiated patient care followed by 53 EMS. 5312 arrived on scene and went to work on the vehicle with the Hurst tools. 5351 requested ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa Tours Lower Nazareth Township DECEMBER 17 - The members of the Hecktown Vol. Fire Co. conducted their annual Santa Toy Run delivering over 120 gifts to 52 houses in the township. Parents delivered the presents to the station during the month of December, which included a $10 donation to the fire company. The fire company then proceeded for 3 hours throughout the township delivering the presents to the eagerly awaiting kids. With lights ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Units Working Well DECEMBER 08 - Utility 5343 and Traffic 5349 have been in-service for several months and are serving the department well. 5343 has been used numerous times to transport firefighters and equipment to and from emergencies. It has also been very useful for travel for training as well as work around the station. Traffic 5349 has also been used many times for emergencies as well as special assignments where traffic ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine handles Brush on Route 33 OCTOBER 18 - The HFCo. was alerted at 16:15 hrs. for a Vehicle Fire on Route 33 just south of the Route 248 interchange. Engine 5311 responded with staffing of 6. While enroute, 5311 was advised of a brush fire in the same area. 5311 arrived on scene. 5353 (AC Hinkel) Established 53 Command, confirmed the update and held the call to the Engine and BLS Truck. 5311 crew stretched a 1.75 hoseline from the front ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention at Lower Nazareth Elementary OCTOBER 11 - The HVFCo. visited Lower Nazareth Elementary School on Thursday, October 6, 2011. A crew of twelve firefighters and fire police was on hand to provide the students with fire safety lessons and tours of the apparatus. "Sparky" also made an appearance with the firefighters. All of the officers and members would like to compliment the students on their great behavior during our visit. We would also ... (Full Story & Photos)