At 15:38 hours, Station 53 along with Station 14 (Nancy Run) and EMS 17, were dispatched to a 3 vehicle accident with unknown injuries in the area of 228 Nazareth Pike. 5351 (Chief Brooks) responded and arrived on scene with EMS to find 2 vehicles blocking the north bound lane of travel. Rescue 5341 (Cpt Suhr) arrived on scene and handled hazard control. Rescue Engine 1413 responded and assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)

It’s with a multitude of emotions that the officers and members of the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company acknowledge Jeffrey Seip for 27 years as Fire Chief. Jeff was elected Fire Chief in 1996 after serving as Assistant Fire Chief in 1994 and 1995. During his 27 years as Fire Chief, Jeff oversaw the purchase and build of more than 10 pieces of fire apparatus, a new fire station, as well as the transition ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 and Fire 27 (Palmer Municipal FD) were alerted for an MVA with injuries on Easton Nazareth Hwy / Prologis Pkwy in Lower Nazareth Township. Fire units arrived and assisted with debris cleanup, hazard control, and traffic control. EMS 17 (Bethlehem Twsp) transported 1 to a local hospital for evaluation.... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo along with Fire 50 (Vigilance Hose Company) and EMS 17 (Bethlehem Township) were dispatched for a MVA with Rescue on Easton Nazareth Hwy at Hollo Rd in Lower Nazareth Township. 5352 arrived on scene and confirmed negative rescue. Rescue 5341, Rescue Engine 5312 and Rescue 5041 responded and crews assisted with hazard control, stabilization, and traffic control. EMS transported 3 to a local ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 10:11hrs, the Hecktown Vol Fire Co, Nancy Run Fire Co and Bethlehem Twsp EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash at Hecktown Rd and Butztown Rd in Lower Nazareth Township. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with both vehicles in the roadway. Rescue Engine 5312 and 1413 arrived and crews assisted with hazard control and traffic control. EMS evaluated and transported the involved parties.... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 attended the grand opening and dedication of the Lower Nazareth Dog Park, the newest addition to the Lower Nazareth Township Community Park on Newburg Road. Hundreds of dogs and many people were in attendance on the beautiful fall day. Thank you to Lower Nazareth for the invitation to the event. We enjoyed seeing everyone enjoying the beautiful facility.... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the HFVCo. had the opportunity to participate in rural water supply training on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The training was hosted by East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company and was presented by Water Supply Innovations LLC. Members spent the morning learning about a variety of water supply techniques and the appliances to support them. Later in the day crews moved to Bicentennial ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company and Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company (Northampton County) were dispatched to 364 Hemlock Lane in Lower Nazareth Township just after 21:00 hours for a reported dwelling fire. Callers reported a large fire to the rear of the home and indicated that it was spreading rapidly. 5353 (AC Brooks) arrived on the scene and confirmed the dispatch of a working fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)