AHCO and East End, busy past few days

AHCO and East End Fire Co. have been busy the past few days with calls. Starting Friday night, units were dispatched along with Tamaqua EMS and Rescue to area of Sisters Restaurant for a motor vehicle accident. EE took the address with AHCO setting up an LZ for incoming Air Medical. More information can be found at TamaquaArea.com. 

A second alarm for smoke detector activation was sent just after the MVA for 207 Pine st. Units responded and found a faulty smoke alarm. On Saturday afternoon, AHCO and East End were dispatched to 307 Rail Road for a smoke investigation. Driver by reported heavy smoke showing from the chimney and possibly eaves. Units arrived and found a faulty oil burner. Late Saturday night, units were dispatched to 207 Pine St for CO investigation. Units were shortly cleared.  Multiple county units have been dispatched over the weekend for chimney fires, oil burner malfunctions and CO investigations. Due to the colder temperatures, heating systems are running at a high capacity. We ask that you review our information on Caring for Your Home Heating System. Simple routine maintenance can save you from a lot of aggravation, mess, additional cost as well as can save you and your families life.