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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Fire 53 and EMS 17 were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Route 33 North at Mile Marker 4.8. 5351 (Chief Seip) responded to the scene and confirmed the dispatch of a working engine compartment fire extending to the passenger compartment. Rescue/Engine 5312 (AC Brooks) and Tanker 5331 (AC Hinkel) arrived on scene and set up operations on the northbound shoulder. 5312's crew stretched the 1 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 and EMS 17 were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at 3768 Easton Nazareth Highway in the Kohl's parking lot. Units from CRPD updated fire that one vehicle was fully involved with fire extending to a second vehicle. 5351 (Chief Seip) arrived on the scene and confirmed the dispatch. Engine/Rescue 5312 (Capt. Cortright) arrived on the scene and the crew stretched the 1 3/4" bumper line ... (Full Story & Photos)