MVA with Injuries

On Thursday, December 24th, around 10PM, Station 32 was called to a MVA with injuries at the intersections of Walbert Ave. and Route 309. 3212 and 3291 responded to the scene, and performed spill control and cleanup. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Structure Fire

On Monday, December 14th, Stations 3,11, and 32 were dispatched to a Dwelling fire on Cedar Crest Blvd. Fire was electrical in nature. Photos by Lou Wheeland of Cetronia Fire Department.

Structure Fires

On Saturday, December 5th, Station 32 personnel responded to 2 different fires outside of South Whitehall. The first fire occurred around 4:30 AM at 2949 Allen Street. Stations 3,11, and 32 were dispatched to a dwelling fire, only to find it was located within the City of Allentown. The second fire occurred while Station 11 was having their holiday party. Station 32 firefighters were providing in-house coverage when a fire occurred on Buck Hill Road in Lowhill township around 8:30 PM. Woodlawn firefighters responded with 11's engine and assisted Stations 26 and 8.

ALLEN STREET

Photos by Dennis Wetherhold

BUCK HILL ROAD

Photos by Dennis Wetherhold

Photos by T & C Photography

MVA w/Rescue

On Sunday, November 29th, at 5:31 PM, Station 32 along with Rescue 1141 were dispatched to a MVA w/Rescue at the intersections of Walbert Aveune and Route 309. Engine 3212 popped the passenger side door and assisted EMS with patient care. Call was released at 6:12 PM. Photos By Joseph Cincilla.

MVA w/injuries

On Wednesday, November 11th, at 5:34 PM, Station 32 was called out to a MVA at the intersection of Route 309 and Ridgeview Drive. Crews assisted EMS and controlled a spill. Call was released at 6:11 PM. Photo By Joseph Cincilla.

AMC Theater Fire

On Wednesday, November 11th, at 7:01 AM, South Whitehall Stations 3,11, and 32 were dispatched to the AMC Tilghman 8 Theater on Tilghman Street. On arrival, smoke was observed throughout the building. Chief 3201 broke the lower glass panel in the front door to gain access. Engine 3212 pulled a 1 3/4" line to a employee break/locker room to douse some burning debris. The sprinkler system had held the fire in check. After shutting down the sprinkler system, the building was ventilated and the Fire Marshall called. Crews cleared at 8:21 AM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

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Allentown 2 Alarm Fire

On Saturday, October 24th, at 6:45 AM, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a 2 alarm fire at The Hamburger Stand on S. 4th Street. 3292 filled 7 Cylinders and was released at 8:02 AM. The fire has since been ruled Arson. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

MVA W/Injuries

On Friday, October 23rd, at 5:38 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to a MVA with Injuries at the 15th Street exit off Route 22.  Crews performed patient care and spill control. Call was released at 6:20 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA W/Rescue

On Sunday, October 18th, at 4:34 PM, Woodlawn FD was dispatched to a MVA with Rescue and rollover at the 15th Street exit of Route 22. On arrival, Engine 3212 discovered a 2 car MVA. The SUV was on its roof and the driver was lying on the ground. The drivers of the 2nd vehicle fled the scene on foot and were shortly captured by PD a few blocks away. Engine 3212's crew provided first aid until the arrival of Cetronia Ambulance. Scene was cleared at 5:29 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA W/Rescue

On Friday, October 9th, at 8:31 PM, Stations 32 and 11 were dispatched to a MVA with Rescue at the intersections of Crackersport and Bucktrail Roads. Woodlawn firefighters removed the windshield, cut the roof, and assisted EMS with removing the patient. Call was cleared at 9:39 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Whitehall 4 Alarm Fire

On Thursday, October 1st, at 9:23 AM, A 4 alarm fire occurred at an apartment complex in Whitehall township. 3212 and 3291 were dispatched and assisted with fire suppression. Units were released at 11:30 AM. Video by Newsworking.org

Deerfield Drive Fire

On Friday, September 25th, at 6:32 PM, Woodlawn FD was called out to a "Dwelling Fire with Burn Victim". On arrival, the fire had already been put out by the victim with a Dry Chemical fire extinguisher. A candle caused the fire and the victim only suffered minor burns, which were treated on-scene by Cetronia Ambulance. Crews performed ventilation and were released at 7:12 PM. Photos by Lori Kutz.

3 Alarm Fire

On Sunday, September 6th, at 1:02 AM, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a 3 Alarm fire in the City of Allentown. 3292's crew stood by until released at 4:29 AM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

MVA

On Friday, September 4th, at 1:03 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersections of Ridgeview Drive and Walbert Avenue. Crews performed spill control and were released at 1:42 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA with Injuries

On Wednesday, September 2nd, at 10:39 AM, Stations 32 and 11 were dispatched to a MVA with injuries at the intersections of Route 22 and 15th Street. Crews assisted EMS and performed spill control. Call was released at 11:31 AM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Water Flow Alarm

On Monday, August 31st, at 4:33 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to a Water Flow Alarm at Weis Markets on Cedar Crest Blvd. An employee knocked off a sprinkler head with a pallet jack. Call was released at 4:52 PM. Photo by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA w/Injuries

On Thursday, August 13th, at 10:45 AM, Station 32 was dispatched to a MVA with Injuries on Walbert Avenue. Engine 3212 provided patient care and spill control. Call was released at 11:19 AM. Photo by Joseph Cincilla.

Tractor Trailer Fire

On Tuesday, August 11th, at 5:21 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to a Tractor Trailer fire on Route 22. Call was released at 6:02 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Car Fire

On Tuesday, August 11th, at 2:50 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to a car fire. Call was released at 3:36 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA w/Injuries

On Monday, August 3rd, at 12:47 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to a MVA with injuries on Walbert Avenue. A car crashed into a pole, while trying to pass another vehicle. 3212 performed spill control, and was released at 1:44 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

3 Alarm Fire

On Thursday, June 25th, at 2:37 PM, South Whitehall Stations 3,11, and 32 were dispatched to a house fire on Beverly Drive. 3212 stretched a line into the house, and performed a search for victims. Tanker 3221 and Cascade 3292 also responded. 3292 filled 47 cylinders. The fire eventually went to 3 alarms. Crews cleared the scene at 6:23 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

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Fuel Spill

On Sunday, June 21st, at 6:45 AM, Engine 3212 and Spill 3291 were dispatched to the South Whitehall Township Building for a Fuel Spill. A police cruiser was leaking gasoline onto the ground. The spill was controlled with speedy dry and a transfer pump was used to remove fuel from the tank until it stopped leaking. Call was released at 7:39 AM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Haz-Mat

On Tuesday, June 16th, at 8:45 AM, South Whitehall Stations were dispatched to a Haz-Mat incident at the Luther Crest Medical Arts Building on Hausman Road. A maintenance crew servicing a MRI machine released helium into the room at a higher rate than normal, creating a helium cloud. This tripped the smoke detector, halting the ventilation system. A window had to be broken out in order to ventilate the room. A representative of the Lehigh County Haz-Mat team responded to survey the scene. Call was released at 10:58 AM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Tree into house

On Monday, June 15th, at 4:12 PM, Station 32 was dispatched for a tree into a house on Ruth Street. Engine crew searched the house for trapped occupants and hazards. Call was released at 4:25 PM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Structure Fire

On Friday, June 12th, at 3:01 PM, South Whitehall stations 32, 11, and 3, were dispatched to a structure fire at 1611 Pond Road. There were initial reports of smoke and flames on/in the 4 floor ceiling. Crews found it to be a malfunctioning exit sign. No fire on arrival. Crews were released at 3:52 PM. Photos by Lori Kutz.

Vehicle Fire

On Thursday, June 11th, at 10:59 AM, Station 32 was dispatched to a Car fire at the intersection of Route 309 and Walbert Ave. SWTPD was able to put out the fire, and Woodlawn firefighters contained a small spill. The Holmatro Combi-Tool on 3212 was used to pop the hood for battery disconnect. Crews were released at 11:20 AM. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

AFA

On Friday, May 1st, at 6:08 PM, South Whitehall Fire Departments responded to an Automatic Fire Alarm at the Parkway Manor Elementary School. The were reports of a smoke odor in the gym. It was determined that the lights were the cause of the problem. No fire was found. Engine 3212's crew searched the roof. Crews were released at 6:31 PM. Photo by Jeremy Smith.

MVA with Injuries

On Monday, April 27th, at 8:42 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to an MVA w/Injuries at the 22 Eastbound off ramp and 15th Street. Firefighters assisted EMS and performed spill control. Call was released at 9:20 PM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Route 22 Spill

On Monday, April 27th, at 7:07 PM, Station 32 was dispatched for spill control on Route 22 Westbound after Cedar Crest Blvd. Spill was caused by a truck that had a blown engine. 3212 and 3291 crews performed spill control, and the call was released at 8:01 PM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Route 22 MVA

On Friday, April 24th, at 2:26 PM, South Whitehall Fire Departments were dispatched to a 5 car MVA on Route 22. Crews assisted EMS and performed spill control. Call was released at 3:25 PM. Photos by Brandon Tomcics.

2nd Alarm Fire

On Friday, April 10th, at 4:16 PM, Tanker 3221 was dispatched on the initial box for a working fire in Station 3's district. A 2nd Alarm was struck, which dispatched the rest of Stations 32 and 11, along with Western Salisbury and Alburtis (RIT). The fire building was a storage building for Cedarbrook County Home. Station 32 assisted Station 3 with fire suppression and overhaul. Crews were released at 5:47 PM. Photos by Lori Kutz and Joseph Cincilla. Video by Joseph Cincilla.

Dwelling Fire

On Saturday, April 4th, at 3:03AM, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a Dwelling fire in Lower Milford Township. 3292 was on scene until 6:35 AM, and filled 47 Cylinders. Photos & Video by Jeremy Smith.

3 Alarm Dwelling Fire

On Friday, March 13th, at 10:54 AM, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a 3 alarm dwelling fire on Sussex Rd. in Salisbury Township. The fire destroyed a shed and an attached garage. 3292 was released at 12:45 PM, after filling 26 cylinders. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

2nd Alarm Dwelling Fire

On Monday, March 2nd, at 1:45 PM, Station 32 was called to assist at a Dwelling fire on Farrier Road in Lowhill Township. Cascade 3292 responded from the station, and 3291, after clearing from a fuel leak, responded to the scene. Woodlawn firefighters assisted with filling air cylinders and overhaul. Units were released at 5:04 PM. Photos by Mark Haedrich.

Route 309 & Mountain Rd MVA w/Spill

On Monday, March 2nd, at 1:33 PM, 3291 was dispatched to assist New Tripoli at an MVA with fuel leaking from the saddle tanks of a tractor trailer. 3291 was released at 2:30 PM and proceeded to the 2nd Alarm dwelling fire in progress in Lowhill Township. Photos by Mark Haedrich.

Route 22 MVA w/Spill

On Sunday, March 1st, at 11:55 PM, Station 32 was dispatched to eastbound Route 22 for a spill. A SUV had crashed into the median due to icy conditions. The gas tank was found to be leaking. Crews from 3212 and 3291 contained the spill and were released at 12:37 AM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

North Whitehall House Fire

On Friday, February 27th, Cascade 3292 and Tanker 3221 were dispatched to a Dwelling fire in North Whitehall Township. Crews assisted with fire suppression, filled air cylinders, and shuttled water during operations. On scene footage by Nestor Video Productions.

Allentown Apartment Fire

On Saturday, February 21st, at 9:44 AM, Cascade 3292 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm for an apartment fire on N. Fifth Street in the City of Allentown. The fire eventually went to 3 alarms. 3292 was on scene for approximately 4 hours. Photos by Chris Mariner and Brandon Tomcics.

Route 22 MVA

On Saturday, January 24th, Station 32 was dispatched to a 4 car MVA on Route 22, shortly after the 15th Street Exit. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

MVA with Rescue

On Saturday, January 17th, at 10:07 AM, Stations 11, 32, and 3 were dispatched to a MVA with Rescue at the intersection of Cedar Crest Blvd and Huckleberry Rd. Station 32 assisted with the rescue and provided fire protection, then cleared the scene at 11:00 am. Photos by Joseph Cincilla and Jeremy Smith.

Emmaus Fire

At 8:36 PM on Sunday, January 4th, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a 3 Alarm apartment building fire on N 10th Street in Emmaus. 3292 was on scene until 10:42 PM, and filled 37 cylinders. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Salisbury Fire

At 3:43PM on Sunday, January 4th, Cascade 3292 was dispatched to a House fire in Salisbury Township. 3292 was on scene for an hour, filling 15 air cylinders. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Route 309 & Walbert Ave MVA

At 1:13pm on Sunday, January 4th, Stations 32, 11, and 62 were dispatched to a MVA w/Rescue. Once on scene, no rescue was required. Crews assisted EMS and used 6 bags of spill control material. Photos by Joseph Cincilla.

Route 22 MVA w/rollover

At 08:50 AM on January 1st, Stations 32 and 62 were dispatched to a MVA w/rollover at the Eastbound 15th Street exit on Route 22. The driver was able to exit the vehicle, and since there was no fluid spills, crews left the scene at 09:07 AM. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

Route 22 Car Fire 

At 2:38 AM on January 1st, Station 32 was dispatched to a car fire on Route 22. The fire was limited to the engine compartment. Crews were released at 03:27 AM. The driver was nowhere to be found. Photos by Jeremy Smith.

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