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53 East Ridge ST. Coaldale, Electrical Fire In A House

0818: American Hose, along with Coaldale Fire,  dispatched to 53 East Ridge St in Coaldale for an electrical fire.  Update from police on scene, nothing showing. E776 responded. Update from county, nothing showing, caller reported wires burning inside receptacle on second floor.  E776 arrived on scene and cancelled by Coaldale command.

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401 Hazle St., AFA

1310: AHCO and East End dispatched to 401 Hazle St for an Automatic Fire Alarm. Update from county, Aiken Apartments. Reported to be detector activation in unit #8. E778 and E776 responded, all units cleared shortly after.

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228 West Cottage Ave., Electrical Fire In a House

1459: Tamaqua Fire, Rescue and EMS dispatched to 228 West Cottage Ave in the borough for a reported electrical fire in a house. E776 responded, update from county, fire out just smoldering. Crew for E775 on stand by at station along with a crew for L770. Units remained on scene briefly and returned to station.

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McAdoo girl hurt in fire dies

It is with Deepest Sympathy, the members of the American Hose Co #1 of Tamaqua express our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the those affected by the tragic event in McAdoo over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the men and women of the McAdoo Fire Company and […]

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1401 East Broad St., AFA

0454: American Hose and East End dispatched to 1401 East Broad St.  E775 and S779 responded, C772 had command. Update from county, will be Tanner industries on site at former LCN mine property. Reported sensors activated for high ammonia level. Units on scene, small building with rail tanker and one vehicle. 360 showed no leaks, […]

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