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Pre-arrival footage: Dwelling well off in SWT

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – At 2:00 AM on Monday, October 17, Lehigh County Radio dispatched Stations 26 (Orefield), 3 (Cetronia), 11 (Greenwalds) and 32 (Woodlawn) to 5259 Chandler Way for a reported dwelling fire. Responding units were advised that a neighbor called and stated he could see flames coming from a house across from his own.  LCR advised they received two calls reporting the fire.  Police arrived on scene shortly after and confirmed the working fire.   Chief 3201 was advised of the update and requested the second alarm be put on the street.  The second alarm was filled out … Continue reading →

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West Hazleton job knocked in minutes

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Fire and Film

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Around 9:30 PM on Saturday, September 3, Luzerne County 9-1-1 sent out the box to 311 West Green Street in West Hazleton Borough for a reported working dwelling fire with entrapment.  The first alarm assignment included Station 24 (West Hazleton), Station 10 (Hazle Township), West Hazleton BLS 583 and APTS Medic 11.   Hazle Tower-Ladder 107 and Engine 102 were on the street immediately upon dispatch and were advised of multiple reports a working fire with people possibly trapped inside. West Hazleton Chief 241 (Ward) went responding and was advised that West Hazleton Police were on … Continue reading →

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Tri-Clover handles SWT auto fire

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – Around 7:30 PM on Friday, August 12, Lehigh County 9-1-1 dispatched Station 26 (Tri-Clover, Orefield) to the area of PA 309 and Village Road in South Whitehall Township for an automobile fire. Chief 2601 went responding and was advised that multiple calls were received for a passenger car pulled off to the side of the road that was on fire.  South Whitehall Police arrived on scene shortly after and advised of a working fire.  Upon approach, smoke could be scene creeping throughout the valley.   The chief arrived on scene and stated he had a working … Continue reading →

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Schnecksville battles car fire

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – Firefighters from Station 22 (Schnecksville) found a fully involved car fire in a parking lot at the intersection of Levans Road and Coffeetown Road in North Whitehall Township just before 3:00 AM on Tuesday, July 5. Tanker 2221 arrived on the scene and stretched a hand line to knock down the fire.  After the bulk of the fire was knocked down, a foam line was placed in service to extinguish a few stubborn hot spots.   Crews remained on scene for approximately an hour.  The Pennsylvania State Police were requested to assist in the investigation. Click … Continue reading →

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Allen firefighters find garage well off

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Fire and Film

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA – Just before 6 PM on Tuesday, June 21, Northampton County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire Stations 45 (Allen Township) and 46 (East Allen Township) to the area of Howertown Road and Nor-Bath Boulevard in Allen Township for a garage fire. First responding units were advised of a reported fire in a garage in the area.  A working fire was announced as crews were approaching the area and spotted a header.   Crews arrived to find a garage attached to a house with fire through the roof.  Stations 42 (Northampton) and 47 (Lehigh Township) were added to the assignment. … Continue reading →

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Warehouse fire goes two alarms

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Fire and Film

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA – Firefighters from Nancy Run (Station 14) and Bethlehem Township (Station 17) were dispatched with Bethlehem Township EMS at 7:20 PM on Wednesday, June 01, to 2600 Brodhead Road in Bethlehem Township for a commercial structure fire.  The dispatch had given a report of a possible fork lift fire in a warehouse.   Moments after the initial dispatch, Northampton County 9-1-1 alerted responders that police were reporting smoke showing from the Nazareth Pike, approximately a mile away.   Chief 1751 went responding with a short response time and reported heavy smoke showing.  Northampton 9-1-1 relayed to the … Continue reading →

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Chicken truck rolls on interstate

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Fire and Film

  LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – A tractor trailer carrying a load of frozen chicken rolled onto its side on a busy interstate highway Tuesday evening.   A tractor trailer traveling east on Interstate 78 in Upper Macungie Township tipped onto its side around 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31 just east of the Route 100 interchange.  The Pennsylvania State Police were originally dispatched for the non-injury accident.   Troopers arrived on scene to find the tractor trailer lying across two lanes of the three lane highway.  Fire police were requested from Upper Macungie Township Stations 8 (Fogelsville) and 56 (Upper … Continue reading →

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Fire damages school, cancels classes

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Fire and Film

  SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – A fire that broke out inside a school building in Mahanoy City caused significant damage throughout, cancelling classes.   Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the Mahanoy City Fire Department with the Altamont Fire Company for their Rapid Intervention Team and Rush and Ryan Township fire companies for their tankers to 1 Golden Bear Drive at the Mahanoy Area School District in Mahanoy Township for a possible structure fire around 7:30 AM on Monday, May 30, 2011.   First responding units were advised that a caller was reporting smoke coming from the building in the area of … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem Twp. knocks fire down in minutes

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Fire and Film

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA – A  Bethlehem Township family was displaced from their residence after a fire broke out on the second floor.   At 7:03 PM on Thursday, May 27, Northampton County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire 14 (Nancy Run), 17 (Bethlehem Township) and 23 (West Easton) for RIT along with EMS 17 to 2011 14th Street in Bethlehem Township for a dwelling fire.   Chief 1751 went responding and was advised of reports of a dwelling fire at the address with flames showing from the second floor.   Captain 1454 arrived on the scene shortly after the dispatch and reported a … Continue reading →

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Slatington 3-Alarm fire

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – Firefighters from three counties spent the afternoon of Wednesday, March 30 battling a three alarm dwelling fire in Slatington Borough. Lehigh County 9-1-1 began dispatching units at 12:12 PM to 562 West Franklin Street for a reported fire. The initial alarm included Station 24 (Slatington), Engine 2911 (Walnutport) and Tanker 621 (Emerald). Chief 2401 (Weaver) went responding to the scene and immediately requested a second alarm as he could see a column of smoke from across town. The chief was advised that the caller reported a house on fire and the occupant had been removed. The … Continue reading →

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