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2021 | 331 |
2020 | 319 |
2019 | 341 |
2018 | 314 |
2017 | 313 |
2016 | 321 |
2015 | 296 |
2014 | 299 |
2013 | 298 |
2012 | 346 |
2011 | 363 |
2010 | 331 |
2009 | 287 |
2008 | 305 |
2007 | 276 |
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Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
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2nd Alarm Dwelling Fire on Nazareth Pike
Hecktown Fire Company, June 11
At 17:15 hours, Fire 53, Fire 14 for 1421, (Nancy Run of Bethlehem Township), and EMS 17 (Bethlehem Township) were alerted for a dwelling fire with smoke and flames showing at 273 Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Township. Multiple callers reported a working fire in the double home. 5355 (Capt. Cortright) confirmed the dispatch as a working fire on the D side of the structure. 5351 (Chief Seip) ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tractor Trailer Fire in Williams Twsp
Hecktown Fire Company, June 06
Fire 53 was dispatched at 14:16 hours for Tanker 5331 to assist Fire 28 (Williams Township) with a working tractor-trailer fire on Route 78 West at mile 72.1. Engine 5311 was added to the assignment to assist with fire suppression. Crews assisted with suppression and overhaul for approximately one and a half hours before being released by 28 Command.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire 53 Responds to Multiple Calls
Hecktown Fire Company , May 01
Just before 0100 hours on April 30 Fire 53 was alerted for Engine 5311 to respond as part of the second alarm assignment for a high occupancy structure fire at 4011 Wilson Ave. in Bethlehem Township. 5311 (AC Hinkel) made the response and was used as a relay pumper between the dumpsite and multiple apparatus at the fire scene. 5311's crew assisted with multiple tasks. Shortly after 5311's response, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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5341 Arrives in Hecktown
Hecktown Fire Company, April 25
On April 1, 2022, members of the truck committee traveled to the 4-Guys Fire Truck plant in Meyersdale, PA to do the final inspections and take delivery of the new 5341. The committee made final adjustments to equipment placement and inspected the vehicle. The truck was taken to the pump test area for a demo and training and then out for a road test. After arriving in Hecktown, the truck was lettered ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Nazareth Pike MVA With Rescue
Hecktown Fire Company, March 27
Fire 53 was dispatched to the area of 176 Nazareth Pike for a vehicle off the road with one party trapped. EMS 17 reported the accident via radio after witnessing the pickup truck strike a sign, and breakthrough a guardrail before striking a tree next to a bridge over the Monocacy Creek. 5344 (AC Hinkel) arrived on the scene and requested stabilization and manpower to assist the EMS crew in removing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Off To A New Home
Hecktown , March 26
Today members of the Kulpmont Volunteer Fire Department made the trip to Hecktown to take delivery of their new squad. The former 5341 is headed to Kulpmont then to 911 Rapid Response for some changes to mounting, lighting, lettering, and the addition of a deck gun. The vehicle will then be placed in service as squad 221. Congratulations on your purchase, we know the unit will serve your community ... (Full Story & Photos)
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5341 Nears Completion
Hecktown Fire Company, March 26
The new 5341 is nearing completion at the 4-Guys plant in Meyersdale, PA. Equipment mounting, pump testing, and certifications are being completed and the truck committee will be traveling to the plant for final inspection and delivery in the coming weeks. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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“Takin’ it to the Streets”
Hecktown Fire, March 14
This past weekend, 5 members from Hecktown Fire Company dedicated their time to traveling to West Chester Pa to advance their training with Eckert Fire Tactics, “Takin’ It To The Streets” class.
Hosted and taught by Bobby Eckert and handfuls of firefighters from around the country, including city’s in California, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey, everyone came together for a weekend of hard training. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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