Stations 53 and 54 (Upper Nazareth FD) spent Saturday morning at the Whitehall fire training facility working on engine company operations. Members from both departments worked through a variety of scenarios under live fire conditions. Thank you to everyone that assisted and participated in the training.... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Stations 53 and 14 (Nancy Run) were alerted at 02:14 for a dwelling fire in the 500 block of Georgetown Road in Lower Nazareth Township. 5353 (AC Brooks) responded to the scene and confirmed a working basement fire and the dwelling charged with smoke. 5353 established the 53 Command and requested the second alarm. The resident who was alerted by a smoke detector had evacuated prior to fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company is advertising the sale of our 2007 Spartan Saulsbury Rescue Engine. See the website flyer, pictures, video, and PDF for all of the details about the unit. Please contact us at info@hecktownfire.org or 610-759-2112 for additional information or to schedule a visit to see the unit in person. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 18:49 hours, F53 and 1421 (Nancy Run Fire Co) were alerted for a reported Commercial Building Fire on Mikron Rd in Lower Nazareth Nazareth Township. 5351(Chief Seip) arrived to find smoke coming from a vent in the area of the furnace. 5311 arrived and crew investigated the interior confirming the furnace malfunction. 1421 arrived and crew checked the roof. Companies cleared at 19:24.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:02 hours, Fire 53 and Fire 27 (Palmer Municipal FD) were alerted for a tractor trailer rollover with rescue on Easton Nazareth Hwy. at the Route 33 southbound ramp in Lower Nazareth Township. Rescue 5341 and Rescue Engine 2713 responded shortly after dispatch and were advised of negative rescue. 2750 arrived to find a trailer on its side. Fire units remained on scene to assist with traffic control.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:29 hrs, F53 was alerted for a brush fire behind the residence, in the 700 block of Nazareth Pike. Engine 5311 responded shortly after dispatch. Crews arrived to find a small ground fire with fire extending 40 ft. up a pine tree. The fire was put under control and units cleared.... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 spent Sunday morning at the Whitehall Fire Training Facility where members worked on a variety of skills in live burn scenarios. Members focused on hose line advancement and fire suppression but many valuable skills were reviewed throughout the course of the morning. Fire 53 was joined by Catasauqua Station 2 and members of other area departments assisted with the burns and safety. Thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 22:49 Hrs, 5311 was dispatched to assist Fire 15 (Hanover) with a second Alarm Dwelling Fire. 5311 (AC Brooks) responded with a full staffing and assisted with fire ground operations and ventilation. A crew from 53 was sent to the roof to vent and gain access to the attic to check for extension. 5311 was clear of the scene at 00:19 Hrs.

As a reminder to all: PLEASE shovel out your hydrants. Every ... (Full Story & Photos)