A tractor trailer lost control and jumped the guide rail near mile marker 74 west bound early this morning. The driver self extricated and refused medical treatment. The crass ripped the rear wheels off of the trailer as it crashed through the guide rail and down the embankment. … [Read more...]

Members from Lake Harmony and Tunkhannock Fire Companies participated in a two day ice rescue class. Members earned ice rescue technician certifications. … [Read more...]

A single vehicle crash on Lake Harmony Road sent a vehicle airborne through a utility pole, snapping it in two and bringing down high tension power lines. The top portion of the pole landed across the roadway, closing it for over 6 hours. Two occupants of the vehicle were treated … [Read more...]

Units were alerted by Carbon County Communications Friday evening for a reported house engulfed in flames from a passer by on Mosey Wood Road in the Split Rock section of Lake Harmony. Ladder 17 (Lake Harmony) arrived on scene first and navigated a tight driveway to set up on the … [Read more...]

A single vehicle crash on PA State 534 in the Tannery section of the township killed one. The vehicle which seemed to be traveling at a high rate of speed struck a stone wall near the Mountain Laurel Country Club. The victim was found outside of the vehicle, and medics called for … [Read more...]

Carbon County Communications received multiple calls for a single vehicle crash on South Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. Fire Districts 17 & 16, Lake Harmony Ambulance, and Lehighton ALS were dispatched. Rescue 17 arrived to find a passenger vehicle with heavy damage resting on … [Read more...]

Members of the Lake Harmony Fire Company attended structural collapse awareness and operations classes over the past two weeks. Hosted by Tunkhannock Fire Company, students were instructed in the creation of wooden structural support systems and how to mitigate structural … [Read more...]

Members from Lake Harmony Fire Company were at the Monroe County Fire Training Center Tuesday night for a live burn training session. Firefighters were able to fight several different interior fires throughout the evening. Members also practiced using the ladder truck as a … [Read more...]

Fire Districts 17, 16, Lake Harmony Ambulance, and Lehighton ALS were dispatched to a reported MVA on Interstate 80 at the 281.1 West mile marker. The vehicle was down the embankment perched on top of a large rock. At the direction of EMS Command, crews from rescue 17 and … [Read more...]

An EF1 tornado touched down in Lake Harmony at 6:37 PM today. The tornado touched down at the Big Boulder Ski Area, and traveled south towards Route 903 for approx. 1 mile. The path of the tornado was 40 yards. The ski slope reported over 1000 trees were toppled, causing over 1 … [Read more...]

Around 4:30 AM Penn Forest Fire Company was dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in Towamensing Trails. Once the fire was confirmed, Lake Harmony and Albrightsville Fire Companies were added to the call. Lake Harmony responded with Ladder 17, Tanker 17, and Engine 17. Upon … [Read more...]

Parade of Boats 2018 Flyer Parade of Boats - Sunday, August 12 from 1-6 at Nick's Lake House. See attached flyer for details. … [Read more...]

Fire Districts 16 & 17 along with Lake Harmony Ambulance were dispatched to assist park rangers with a high angle rope rescue in a remote part of Hawk Falls along Mud Run. Fire District 12 was then added to the response. Rescue 17 along with the ATV arrived behind Engine 1651 … [Read more...]

Companies were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire on Meckes Lane off of Route 940 early this morning. Engine 17 arrived to find smoke showing and heavy fire in the basement of the dwelling. Two hand lines were placed in service and the fire was contained to the area of origin … [Read more...]

Penn Forrest Township Fire Company was dispatched to a dwelling fire on Old Stage Road. Within several minutes, there were reports of heavy fire showing and stations 16 and 17 were added to the response. Ladder 17 and Tanker 17 responded to the call from Lake Harmony. Engine 1210 … [Read more...]