Stations 16 & 17 were dispatched to the PA Turnpike for a reported rollover crash in the northbound lanes. While enroute to the call, the county said they were now receiving reports that the vehicle was on fire. Engine 16 arrived to find the vehicle well involved in fire, … [Read more...]

A single vehicle traveling on Moseywood Road lost control and struck a utility pole, shearing it in two. The driver was self extricated and refused medical treatment. Rescue 17's crew assisted the tow truck operator by removing the remnants of the pole to allow him to remove the … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony Fire Company practiced using the aerial device to lift a patient off of a roof of a commercial building using the stokes basket. The basket was rigged several different ways, one utilizing our MPD and a 3-1 "Z" rig. Patient tie-in and use of the spider rig were also … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony's Tanker was requested by Penn Forest #2 to assist at a working dwelling fire around 2 AM. The tanker ended up standing by at the scene, while the crew assisted with fire suppression. The Tanker was on scene for just over an hour. … [Read more...]

Lake Harmony hosted an Ice Rescue Class provided by Safety & Survival Training on Friday night January 12, Saturday, and Sunday. Students had the opportunity to become certified in Ice Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician by the end of the weekend. The weather did … [Read more...]

District 17 along with Lake Harmony Ambulance were dispatched to a crash on Route 940 in front of the Holiday Inn Hotel. All victims were self extricated, but additional ambulances were called to the scene to help transport patients to local hospitals. … [Read more...]

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...]