Early this afternoon LCDES sent out a pole and wires down call in the area of E Kercher Ave and Runway Drive.

Chief 32 along with Engine 32 arrived to find 4 poles completely down with another hanging, as-well as a vehicle in the middle of the mess with wires on top of the vehicle.

Upon further investigation it was discovered the vehicle with wires on top was still occupied with visible burn ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around lunch time today box 32-03 was sent out for a reported Business/Commercial Fire.

Assistant 32 marked up and was advised caller reported a large amount of smoke from their large sawdust collection hopper. Upon arrival found the incident to be as described.

Engine 31 and made their way to the B/C corner followed by TW31 who did the same. Handline was deployed and knocked down the majority ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night refreshed their vehicle rescue skills with some help from the Mt Zion Fire Company.

Crews worked on Basic Vehicle Operations, Vehicle Stabilization, and eventually Extrication.

Huge thanks to Station 40 for their assistance!... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early afternoon yesterday Station 32 along with 31 and 40 were alerted to a report of a mulch fire on East Strack Drive.

Deputy 32 arrived to find a large mulch pile on fire spreading rapidly and quickly added the next 4 tankers for water. Engine 31 arrived and lead off with their deck gun knocking down the bulk of the fire. As additional units arrived crews worked to hit hotspots employing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 2:30 Stations 32 and 31 were alerted to a report of a Chlorine leak in the 600 block of Stracksdam Road.

PT32 and R31 made the response. With the additional information the Lebanon County Hazmat Team was requested to the scene along with E31 for additional manpower and, EMS from 140.

Units arrived and spoke with workers on scene who identified a possible leak in the Chlorine room ... (Full Story & Photos)

After many hours of training and drive time tonight at 1930 hours Attack 32 was placed in service. Attack 32 is a 2022 Ford F550/Vengeant Blizzard featuring a Hale mid-ship single stage 1250 GPM pump and 300 gallons of water. Seating capacity of four firefighters to include (2) SCBA seats. As for a hose complement, (2) 200 ft 1.75” crosslays , (1) 300 ft 1.75” handline, (1) 250 ft 2.50” Leader Line ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at around 6pm Brush 32 was placed out of service for the last time.

Brush 32 was purchased October 22nd 2001 and served the Jackson Township Community and surrounding areas for 23 years. During that time the Brush evolved a number of times taking on the role of a Quick Response Service (QRS) for a period of time as well as being used as a part of the Lebanon County Forestry Team.

In these ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Kutztown Community Fire Company will be hosting a Car Cruise In and Dance.

August 31st 5-8pm
519A Kutztown Road Myerstown, PA 17067

Cruise In 5-8

Trophies for Fire Company Choice
1st 2nd and 3rd
50/50 and Raffles

Food available from ORGE's Swamp N Grill

Dance featuring "The Wing Nutz"

7-10

5$ Cover

BYOB... (Full Story & Photos)