Districts 17 & 16 were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer crash on the turnpike. The truck had overturned and was laying on its side. Units were advised that the drivers leg was pinned under the cab and that he was bleeding heavily. Rescue 17 set up lifting bags, while … [Read more...]

Fire districts 17, 16 & 12 were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Comfort Inn on Route 940 Saturday night. Ladder 17 arrived on scene with a smoke condition on the 6th floor. A window HVAC unit had caught on fire and filled the 6th floor with smoke. Crews took … [Read more...]

Rescue 17 was called to assist White Haven Fire Company at a tractor trailer crash with a fuel leak just after midnight at the Bandit Truck Stop off of Interstate 80 in East Side Borough. Rescue 17 provided lighting and additional booms and pads. The Rescue Truck was on scene for … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony was called to assist Penn Forest Township on a working dwelling fire on Towamensing Drive in the Towamenshing Trails development. The request was for tankers first. Tanker 1731 arrived on scene quickly and pulled a 3" supply line to Engine 1210, who was set up right … [Read more...]

Fire districts 17 & 16 were dispatched to a dwelling fire on South Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. Upon arrival fire fighters made entry into the first floor, finding a heavy soot condition throughout the first floor of the dwelling. It initially appeared as if the oil burner had … [Read more...]

Fire Districts 17 & 16 (Albrightsville) were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer fire on Interstate 80 near the 275 West bound mile marker in District 17. Upon arrival, Engine 17 went into service with hand lines to begin extinguishing the fire in the cab, which was … [Read more...]

Fire District 17 was dispatched by Carbon County Communications for a tanker assist into Fire District 19 (Lehigh & Luzernne) for a working dwelling fire. The structure was at the end of a dirt road. Tanker 17 shuttled water from the fill site to porta ponds. Rescue 17 was … [Read more...]

Engine 17 responded to a dumpster fire at one of the Willowbrook buildings in Split Rock during the middle of the night. One hand line was placed in service to extinguish the fire. … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony Fire Company was dispatched on the second alarm of a working dwelling fire in Mt. Pocohontos in Penn Forest Township. Tanker 17 arrived behind Penn Forest's Engine 1210 and quickly established a water supply for the attack . Engine 17 was also on scene, but was not … [Read more...]

Stations 16, 17 and 12 were dispatched for a reported dwelling fire in Holiday Pocono around 4:15 AM. Engine 17 arrived on scene first a found smoke showing and stretched one line into the basement and extinguished the fire. It appeared to be caused by a box fan that was running … [Read more...]

A single vehicle rollover on Interstate 80 claimed the life of a 50 year old man who was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Four other occupants were sent to the hospital, two with serious injuries. The interstate was closed for over 3 hours while PSP did their … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony Fire Company along with Lake Harmony Ambulance were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle rollover with wires down on route 940 near the Econo Lodge Motel. Carbon County Communications reported that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Upon arrival, the driver … [Read more...]

Fire company members repaired the wall at the old firehouse that was damaged recently. Parking barriers were also installed to help prevent future damage.  … [Read more...]

Stations 17,16 and PA Forestry units were dispatched to a report of a large brush fire along Route 940 near the Econo Lodge motel. Tanker 17 was first on scene and pulled one 1 3/4" hand line to extinguish the fire. Fire district 16 was recalled. The forestry service placed one … [Read more...]

Stations 16 & 17 along with Lake Harmony Ambulance were dispatched to a reported automatic fire alarm at 66 Placid Lane in Holiday Pocono. Engine 17 arrived on scene behind 1605 who ordered the engine into the driveway of the dwelling. The dwelling was locked and appeared … [Read more...]