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2010 Run Stats
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Jan. |
11 |
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Feb. |
19 |
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Mar. |
21 |
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Apr. |
15 |
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May |
28 |
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June |
27 |
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July |
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Aug. |
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Sept. |
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Oct. |
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Nov. |
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Dec. |
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Total |
121 |
2009 Run Stats
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Jan. |
23 |
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Feb. |
21 |
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Mar. |
19 |
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Apr. |
21 |
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May |
19 |
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June |
12 |
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July |
18 |
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Aug. |
16 |
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Sept. |
26 |
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Oct. |
35 |
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Nov. |
24 |
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Dec. |
28 |
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Total |
262 |
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Past Run Stats
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2008 |
296 |
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2007 |
260 |
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2006 |
209 |
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2005 |
251 |
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East Allen Township Burn Ban
The East Allen Township
Board of Supervisors has activated a ban on all burning in East Allen
Township per Resolution 2001-7. This action took effect July 5, 2010
and shall remain in effect until rescinded. The reasons for
this action are: Sustained period of very dry, very hot weather, with a
forecast for continuation of the same.
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Fire on Goldcris Lane
 On
Sunday, July 18, 2010, - At
15:53 hours, EAFD was dispatched
for a dwelling fire. Chief 4651 requested a full first alarm
assignment and the first three tankers from the Tanker Task Force.
Fire 45 and Ladder 4221 were dispatched along with tankers from Stations 40
and 53. A boat was on fire and which was next to the dwelling.
Chief 4651 took command. Crews from Engine 4611 advanced a 1¾-inch
handline which quickly knocked down and extinguished the fire. Crews
from Ladder 4621 removed the vinyl siding off of the outside of the garage. The units cleared
the scene within 1 hour.
See additional Photos
Command: Fire Chief 4651
Units: Engine 4611, Tanker 4631 and Ladder 4621
Mutual Aid: Stations 40 (Bath),
42 (Northampton), 45 (Allen), and 53 (Hecktown)
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Dumpster Fire at Northampton
 On
Monday, June 7, 2010, - At 18:48 hours, EAFD was dispatched
for a fire in a recycling center with Station 42 (Northampton). Fire 42 requested
Ladder 4621 and Tanker 4631. Ladder 4621's master stream was
used to extinguish the fire in the filtering system (bag house). The units cleared
the scene within 2 hours.
Command: Fire Chief 4251
Units: Ladder 4621and Tanker 4631
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The East Allen Township Fire Department
Receives a $500.00 Grant from LeBEAM
The LeBEAM
Chamber of Commerce
is a consortium of diverse Business enterprises representing the
communities of Lehigh Township, Bath, Chapman, Moore Township, and East
Allen Township East of Airport Road. They endeavor to establish and
maintain a strong economic environment. Their goal is to advance the
common interests of the business community in their membership area.
The fire department is in the process of
replacing current gas meters. The $500 grant will help fund the purchase
of one specialized instrument used to detect dangerous gases in
hazardous situations, in addition to protecting the lives of the general
public and the firefighters. See
News Release.
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Free Smoke Detectors for families who qualify or
families in need
(You must reside in East
Allen Twp. or one of the other participating communities.)
Free
smoke alarms are being made available through a program coordinated
by the Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner and WFMZ-TV, 69 News. The
long-life lithium battery detectors are part of a grant program
intended to help low income residents, the elderly, and families
with children.
WFMZ-TV has dubbed the program,
Operation Save a Life. The terms of the grant require local fire
departments to physically install the detectors in residents' homes,
and the East Allen Township Fire Department has volunteered
to take part in this effort.
There are a limited number of
detectors available. In order to apply to receive free detectors,
visit the WFMZ website at
www.wfmz.com/sponsors/23003153/detail.html
If you are selected to participate in
the program, you will be contacted by a representative of the fire
department. Please ask for ID before allowing anyone into your
home.
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Structure Fire at Keystone
Cement
 On
Saturday, April 24, 2010, - At 22:00 hours, EAFD was dispatched
for a structure fire. Fire Chief 4651 went on scene at Keystone Cement
and took command. Fire Chief 4651 requested a full Tanker Task Force
response. Ladder 4621 arrived the scene and pulled a 1 3/4 attack line
into the area of the fire. Engine 4611 set up a draft operation out of
a portable pond and fed Ladder 4621. The main ladder was not put into
operation.
The fire involved a coal elevator and the rubber
belting of a coal conveyor. The adjacent coal bunker was spared any
significant involvement. There was some equipment damage but no
structural damage. No plant personnel or firefighters were injured.
See additional Photos.
Command: Fire Chief 4651
Units: Ladder 4621, Engine 4611, Tanker 4631,
and Rescue 4641
Mutual Aid: Stations 15 (Hanover NC), 40 (Bath),
42 (Northampton), 45 (Allen), 47 (Lehigh), 48 (Moore), 52 (Bushkill), 53 (Hecktown),
54 (East Lawn), 12 (Laury's Station LC), and 16 (Neffs LC)
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Dwelling Fire at Suzanne Way
with Han-Le-Co Station 33
 On Saturday, April
10, 2010, At 19:45 hours, EAFD was dispatched to a dwelling fire
with Han-Le-Co Station 33. Ladder 4621 was requested and arrived
on scene. The crews from Ladder 4621 completed three (3)
ventilation holes in the roof. Engine 4611 was also requested to
the scene for additional manpower. Crews from Engine 4611 assisted
with extinguishment and overhaul. The units cleared the scene
within 3 hours.
See additional Photos.
Command: Fire Chief 3301 (Han-Le-Co)
Units: Stations 46 (E. Allen NC), 45 (Allen NC),
33 (Han-Le-Co), 15 (Hanover NC), 11 (Greenawalds LC), 5 (Coplay LC), 2
(Catasauqua LC)
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Fire Fighters Awards 2010
 On Friday, April 9, 2010,
an awards ceremony was held to recognize the many educational
achievements, years of service milestones, and outstanding performance.
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Forest Fire on Blue Mountain
with Lehigh Twp. Station 47
On Friday, March
19, 2010, At 13:00 hours, EAFD was dispatched to a brush and forest
fire on the Blue Mountain with Lehigh Twp. Station 47. The units cleared the scene
in about 8 hours. The images below show Brush 4647 on top of the
mountain. The image to the right shows the truck in action with
several lines deployed.
See additional Photos.
Command: Fire Chief 4751
Units: Brush 4647, QRV 4642, ATV 4645, Tanker
4631
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Motor Vehicle Accident with
reported entrapment on Hillside Road
On Sunday, Jan.
24, 2010, At 12:35 hours, EAFD was dispatched for an MVA with
entrapment on Hillside Road. The vehicle was on its side. Fire
Police 4693 arrived on scene first advising that road conditions were
icy/slippery and the patient has been self-extricated resulting in
negative entrapment. Fire Chief 4651 arrived on scene and took
command. Crews from Rescue 4641 provided a battery disconnect on
the vehicle involved, and traffic control. The units cleared the scene
within 1 hour.
Command: Fire Chief 4651
Units: Rescue 4641 and Engine 4611
Mutual Aid: EMS 46, PSP
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