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)

Member of the HVFCo spent time over the last two weekends working on ladder and ventilation skills at two acquired structures in the township. Members practiced vertical ventilation techniques on two buildings on the property. We look forward to continuing to work at these buildings in order to practice and reinforce our skills in a variety of situations.... (Full Story & Photos)

The HVFCo along with Fire 27 (Palmer Municipal) and EMS 17 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment on Route 248 at the Route 33 South ramp. 2750 (Commissioner Gallagher) arrived on scene and confirmed the dispatch. Rescue/Engine 2713, Engine 2712 and Rescue 5341 (Captain Suhr) responded. 2713's crew provided stabilization and extrication. Personnel from both agencies ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire 53 and EMS 50 (Nazareth Borough) were dispatched at 03:49 to the intersection of Route 248 and Hollo Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with rescue. 5351(Chief Seip) responded to the scene and confirmed the dispatch of 2 vehicles involved with one person trapped. Crews from Rescue 5341 (Captain Suhr) and Rescue Engine 5312 (AC Hinkel) did a side removal on the vehicle and provided ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday evening the members of Station 53 hosted Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and Lower Nazareth Township Supervisors Bob Hoyer and Amy Templeton to demonstrate several pieces of new training equipment. The electronic fire extinguisher training system and forcible entry simulator were purchased with funds obtained from the newly created Northampton County Fire and EMS Grant with matching ... (Full Story & Photos)