Members of the Lake Harmony Fire Company held in house technical rescue training tonight. Many of the specialized rescue tools carried on Rescue 17 were taught and utilized. The scaffolding was set up using the two little giant ladders for a simulated truck rescue situation. The … [Read more...]

Fire district 17 responded to the girl scout camp for a brush fire near the maintenance building. Kidder PD on scene reported one truck could handle. Ladder 17 deployed 200' of booster line to extinguish the fire. … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony Fire Company hosed an EVOC class this past weekend. Members learned how to safely operate an emergency vehicle and were certified on each piece of apparatus once they completed the competency course. Thanks to instructors Keith Oliphant and Joe Greco for teaching the … [Read more...]

A brush fire was discovered along Interstate 80 at the 274.8 mile marker along the westbound lanes in fire district 17. Fire districts 17, 16, V12 Forestry truck, and Lake Harmony Ambulance were dispatched at the request of PA State Police by Carbon County Communications. White … [Read more...]

A father and three children were canoeing on Lake Harmony Tuesday afternoon when their canoe overturned in the middle of the lake. Several bystanders heard the screams for help and sprang into action. One called 911, while several others made a rescue attempt using kayaks. A … [Read more...]

10 members of the Lake Harmony Fire Company participated in a firefighter survival class this weekend. Members trained in numerous techniques for escaping hazardous environments and bailout training methods. … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony Fire Company members were dispatched to rescue several people and a dog from the partially frozen Lake Harmony. Rescue 17 arrived with 7 members, 3 in Mustang Ice suits ready to go into service. A dog wandered onto the ice sheet, then fell through the ice. Several … [Read more...]

Companies were dispatched to a fully involved garage fire on State Route 534 in the Tannery section of Kidder Township. Tanker 1633 arrived on scene and stretched two handlines. Engine 1653, Ladder 17 and Tanker 17 navigated the long narrow driveway and supplied the engine. The … [Read more...]

A single vehicle traveling North on 903 when a deer jumped out in front of them and caused the vehicle to swerve off the roadway. The driver refused treatment. Rescue 17 was on scene for over an hour. … [Read more...]

Fire Districts 16 and 17 and Lake Harmony Rescue Squad were dispatched for 2 lost hikers near boulder field exit road. UTV's were placed in service. The victims were located within the hour. No injuries were reported. … [Read more...]

PennDOT foreman Kyle Holman was honored by the Lake Harmony Fire Company for his lifesaving heroics at a single car crash on Interstate 80. See article below from the Times News.   BY CHRIS REBER CREBER@TNONLINE.COM As a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation … [Read more...]

A vehicle struck the building in the Pine Point Plaza car wash Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to the structure. The vehicle operator was transported to the hospital by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad with non life threatening injuries. The garage door and block wall was severely … [Read more...]

A young girl was seriously injured in a sledding accident on the Split Rock Golf Course off of Rock Ridge Road. A landing zone was established in the parking lot of the Galleria. … [Read more...]

During a recent snow storm, Lake Harmony, Albrightsville, and LHRS were dispatched to a reported truck fire on Interstate 80. The fire appeared to have started in the rear brakes of the trailer, and then spread into the trailer that was hauling huge rolls of paper. Two additional … [Read more...]

Stations 16, 17, 22 and Lake Harmony EMS were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire at 194 Holiday Drive in Holiday Pocono at 16:31 hours. Engine 1651 arrived to find the left side of the dwelling well involved. Ladder 1721 arrived next, stretching a line to the rear of the home … [Read more...]