East Allen Township Fire Department

On Saturday, May 4, 2013, - a Dedication Ceremony was held for Tower 4621 and our Memorial Flag Pole Project by Eagle Scout Andrew Shaffer. The event was well attended. See more Photos.

TWO OF OUR MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Kevin Garrity recived the T.P.A. Altrusim Award

Thursday, April 11, 2013, - Firefighter Kevin Garrity recived the T.P.A (Truthfluness Patriotism Altruism) awarded for Unselfish Service for the Welfare of Others. Kevin was chosen from among 400 students in his graduating class.

Congratulation to Paul Mertz

March 2013, - Firefighter Paul Mertz recently graduated from basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Station Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, IL.

Bomb Squad training with City of Bethlehem Fire Department

Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, - Members of the East Allen Fire Department and the Allen Township Fire Company took park in a bomb safety and explosives familiarization class. Following the classroom portion members got to see first hand some of the equipment and clothing used by the bomb squad.

Dwelling fire at Locust Road

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, - At 21:39 hours, EAFD was dispatched for a reported chimney fire on Locust Road. Chief 4651 arrived on scene and took command. Chief 4651 requested a Tanker from Fire 45 (Allen Twp.) Chief 4651confirmed that it was a working chimney fire with a light smoke condition in the dwelling. Tower 4621 responsed to the address and provided access to the chimney. The fire, while confined to the chimney, proved to be very stubburn. Crews from 4611 entered the dwelling to check for extension on the second and attic floors. Chief 4651 reported the fire to be out and crews would remain on scene for cleanup. Units cleared the scene within 3 hours.

Command: Fire Chief 4651

Units: Engine 4611, Tower 4621, Tanker 4631

Mutual Aid: Tanker 4531 (Allen Twp.) and EMS 46

This weekend's snowstorm kept Fire Station 46 on the move

MVA on Airport Rd. with entrapment

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, - At 06:27 hours, EAFD was dispatched to an MVA with entrapment. Chief 4651 arrived on scene and took command. Crews from Rescue 4641 established a full Hurst set-up and portable lighting. Crews stablized the vehicle and removed the windshield and cut the roof off the vehicle. QRV 4642 pulled 1 3/4" hand line. Fire 15 (Hanover Twp. NC) assisted with crews from Rescue 4641. The pickup truck operator was taken to the hospital.

Command: Fire Chief 4651

Units: Rescue 4641 and QRV 4642

Mutual Aid: Fire 15 (Hanover Twp. NC), EMS 46, Medic 49 (Northampton) and PSP

MVA on Nor-Bath Blvd.

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, - At 20:29 hours, EAFD was dispatched to an MVA with rollover into a creek. Rescue 4641 arrived on scene. Captain 4655 took command. Driver was out of the vehicle upon our arrival. Crews from Rescue 4641 set-up lighting and assisted the towing service with removal of the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital.

Command: Fire Chief 4651

Units: Rescue 4641 and QRV 4642

Mutual Aid: EMS 46 and PSP

Tower 4621 assisted Hanover Twp. Northampton County

Friday, Feb 1, 2013 - At 09:56 hours, Tower 4621 was dispatched for a first alarm assignment with Fire 15 (Hanover NC) for a Carbon Monxide incident. Fire 15 requested Tower 4621 to go into service on the A side and check the roof HVAC units. Tower 4621 cleared the scene within 1 hour.

A friendly reminder to the residents of East Allen Township

While the Township does not encourage open burning, it is permitted under certain circumstances for residential properties only:

Ø You must have a permit for the current calendar year. These are available from the Township Office.

Ø You must call the 911 Center prior to any burn, and you will be asked for your permit number. This is new.

Ø Do not burn material that can be recycled.

Ø Do not burn yard waste.

Ø Please read and follow all of the regulations on your permit.

Ø Refer to Township Ordinance 2007-07 for additional information on burning regulations.

A friendly reminder to the businesses of East Allen Township

Ø Are the keys in your Knox Box up to date?

Ø Have you changed keys or changed locks?

Ø If so, the keys in the Knox Box must be updated as well.

Township Ordinance 2003-4 requires that most businesses and some apartment buildings install and maintain lock boxes. It also requires that the keys be kept current. If you need to update any of the keys in your Knox Box or you have any questions, please contact Fire Marshal John McDevitt at 484-239-2766 to make arrangements. Thanks.

Paul Mertz leaving for the Navy

Members of EAFD send him off.

New Tower 4621

Members of EAFD recently returned from Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, WI. The trip was for a final inspection of a replacement vehicle. The new Tower 4621 has been completed. It will replace a 1993 Pierce Arrow Ladder Truck which was recently sold. The new Tower is a 2012 - 95' mid-mount platform on an Arrown XT Chassis with a 2000 gallon per minute pump. It has a 300 gallon water tank.

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