Citizens Fire Company #1 Tamaqua

We know everyone is looking forward to the bleenie sale and fish fry. Unfortunately, this week's event has been postponed one week to next Friday, February 26th, due to anticipated weather. We apologize for the inconvenience, but your safety is important to us.

At 19:31 hrs, the Tamaqua Fire Department was alerted to a possible dwelling fire in the northward of the Borough. Within 2 minutes of dispatch, Schuylkill County Communications upgraded the alarm to a working fire. Engine 6512 and Squad 6562 responded, with the Citizens Fire Company having 23 members on scene. Engine 6512 and American Hose 6510 arrived on scene to find a working basement fire and were assisted by the Southward and East End fire companies to limit fire damage and spread. Units were clear of scene by 2100 hrs.

The Citizens Fire Company mourns the loss of a matriarch. On Thursday, January 14th, Jean Hartz passed away. Jean was a long time member and supporter of the Citizens Fire Company, having been very active in the company’s auxiliary. Jean was the widow of long time company Chief, Thomas Hartz Sr, and mother of past Borough Fire Chief Thomas Hartz Jr and current company Chief, Jason Hartz. Jean’s sharp wit will be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to the Hartz family.

Thank you to Lehigh Valley Health Network and Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS for making COVID-19 vaccines available for first responders.

As many people are putting finishing touches on their Christmas gifts and getting ready to enjoy the holiday, here’s a live look at NORAD’s Santa Tracker. The Officers and Members of the Citizens Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas.

With the impending storm this week, remember to keep emergency paths clear and hydrants near your house shoveled. Keeping hydrants clear can save precious time in the event of a fire.

The Citizens Fire Company is saddened to learn of the passing of long time Ryan Twps. Fire Chief and Fire Service instructor Joseph Blackie Kufrovich. The county lost a great one!