Lower Milford Volunteer Fire Company #1

Our first Hoagie Sale of the year is here! From now until Sunday, January 16th orders will be accepted and will be able to be picked up on Tuesday, January 18th. Please note that the prices have increased to $6.00 for hoagies and $5.00 for sandwiches. Please visit https://www.lowermilfordfire.org/lmtvfc1store/ or contact a member to place an order. Thank you for your support! -Station 13

In light of the tragic events on Christmas in our neighboring community, we feel it is important to share this message from our friends at West End Fire Co #2, Quakertown, PA. Please contact our station with any questions 610-967-0411.

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This Sunday Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa’s elves have asked us to escort him around the township on our fire trucks. We will be departing our station around 1pm, and running until dark. This Sunday, Santa will be visiting anyone South West of the turnpike and a few roads he didn't get to visit last Sunday. If you hear Christmas music, and our sirens come outside for an early Christmas treat!! PS: If Lower Milford Fire Company has an emergency call during Santa’s rounds, we will try to get back to our route when the call is over. -Lower Milford Volunteer Fire Company #1

This Sunday and next Saturday or Sunday, Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa’s elves have asked us to escort him around the township on our fire trucks. We will be departing our station around 1pm, and running until dark. This Sunday Santa will visit anyone North East of the turnpike, and next Sunday anyone South West of the turnpike. If you hear Christmas music, and our sirens come outside for an early Christmas treat!! PS: If Lower Milford Fire Company has an emergency call during Santa’s rounds, we will try to get back to our route when the call is over. -Lower Milford Volunteer Fire Company #1

Yesterday, on Thanksgiving, Lower Milfords volunteers were pulled away from their families twice. The first time was for an accident with rollover and the second time being for a residential fire alarm activation(from a burnt turkey). We appreciate East Greenville Station 38 for responding with us to both calls!

Cub Scout pack 364 visited the 13 House this past Thursday. These lucky kiddos got to learn how a volunteer firefighting department operates along with having the opportunity to simulate being firefighters.

If you recall from a few weeks ago, our members visited Station 27 and reviewed their rescue truck. This was a perfect example of why knowing the layout of another departments rig matters Yesterday, when on a traffic-control call, Station 13 was called into Upper Saucon Township with Station 27 for a motor vehicle accident with rescue. County advised Engine 1311 that one person was heavily trapped and that one of the cars was on fire. E1311 arrived on scene first and found plenty of steam but not fire. Knowing where rescue tools were located on Rescue 2741 greatly shortened the time it took crews to extricate the patient.

Sunday around 22:30 hours, Station 13 was dispatched to Kings Highway and Manor Way for an MVA with rescue. 1303, 1311,1321, and 1352 along with East Greenville Fire Department Engine 38 and Squad 38 responded to the scene and found a pick up truck fire that was starting to catch the woods on fire. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fires and went available shortly after.

Our last hoagie sale of the year is happening now! Orders will be due on Sunday, November 14th 2021 by 5:00 PM. Pick-up will be on Tuesday, November 16th 2021 between 5:00 and 6:00 at the Lower Milford Fire Company Social Hall. To order, please visit: https://www.lowermilfordfire.org/lmtvfc1store/ Thank you for supporting us!

For training last evening, we focused on vehicle rescue using our sidewinder jacks, new Combi tool, cribbing, Rhino glass cutter, and an "O" cutter. Training with all of these tools will better our skills and let us better serve the community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us this past Saturday at Hausman's Fruit Farm!

Yesterday afternoon at 15:00hrs, Smokey Bear and the members of Station 13 attended the Coopersburg Halloween Parade. We hope that everyone had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing everyone next year!

For last night's training, Station 13’s fire team simulated working on a garage fire. Garages, sheds, and barns create unique challenges for firefighters. Instead of navigating hallways and living rooms, we have to climb around and over all types of equipment to get to the seat of the fire. Station 13’s crews simulate emergencies as close to real situations as we can so as to be best prepared to handle your real life emergencies. At the end of the day, we are just neighbors helping neighbors. #13Engine

Attack 1371 and Tanker 1321 assisted with this fire.

Last Thursday at 1508hrs, Station 13’s volunteers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Limeport Pike for an EMS assist. S1352 responded to find an ambulance stuck on a shared driveway in a snow bank attempting to make contact with an elderly fall victim. Lt1305 took command of the incident and ordered for another ambulance. Eastern Salisbury Fire Dept overheard the incident and offered their ex-military 5-ton brush truck 20-62 to respond. This ended up being exactly what we n...eeded to get the job done. After transporting the patient in stable condition, Salisbury’s crew stayed behind to help recover the stuck ambulance. A special thanks to Borough of Emmaus Ambulance Corps, Borough of Emmaus Fire Department, Macungie Ambulance Corps, and a big thank-you to Eastern Salisbury’s volunteers for monitoring the radio and offering their much-needed help. See more

Yesterday morning around 0830 hours, Station 13 was dispatched to the 2400 block of Greenhouse Lane for a Dwelling Fire. C1301 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from the chimney. E1311 and T1321 responded shortly after. With assistance from Borough of Emmaus Fire Department TK731 and Upper Saucon Volunteer Fire Department E2713, the fire was brought under control. Coopersburg Fire Rescue stood by at their station with E412 to cover any additional calls in the area.

Thursday afternoon around 1330 hours, station 13 was dispatched to the 1200 block of Beverly Hills Road for an MVA with rollover. C1302, E1311, and S1352 responded the scene. The patient was able to self extricate from the vehicle.

1311 attended a wreath service this morning at Chestnuthill Church.

***ADDITIONAL SANTA RUN INFO*** Lower Milford Volunteer Fire Company will be bringing Santa to your neighborhood. We will be dividing up the Township into 2 areas.... TIME: 1 PM UNTIL DARK ON 12/6/2020 AND 12/13/2020. SCHEDULE: 1. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH - 1PM until dark. ROUTE: North East of the turnpike. 2. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH - 1PM until dark. ROUTE: South West of the turnpike. This will be a COVID SAFE Santa Run for our community. Santa and his helpers will all be wearing masks and observing Social Distancing. This year we will not be handing out candy canes. Photos with Santa can be taken at a COVID-19 Safe 6 ft distance between you and Santa. Remember: When waiting to see Santa at a stop location, please practice 6-foot social distancing and wear a mask for the safety of your neighbors and Santa! Lower Milford Fire Department PS: If Lower Milford Fire Company has an emergency call during Santa’s rounds, we will try to get back to our route when the call is over.

Santa run this Sunday, December 6, starting after 1 pm. Santa and the fire trucks will be in the northern end of lower milford township, above the turnpike. Tentatively, another run is being scheduled for next Sunday as well, we will keep everyone posted! Merry christmas!!!

11/15/2020 Chestnut Hill Church Rd and Limeport Pike. Tree down on wires and a vehicle, with no injuries.

Another Monday, another great training before the cold weather hits!