Tips for a safe fireplace •Have your fireplace inspected by a certified chimney sweeper. Many fires are caused by creosote buildup in the chimney or stovepipe. •Use a metal mesh screen to prevent sparks from popping out of the fireplace. •Leave glass fireplace doors open while burning a fire. These doors can reach temperatures of […]
As always, the AHCO will be hosting Santa Claus this year. On Sunday Dec. 20th at 1PM. Santa will be arriving by fire truck and bringing something for the good boys and girls. This event is open to the community, all children welcome. We encourage you to stop down and see Santa. Bring your Christmas […]
11/22, 1909: AHCO dispatched for one engine, standby in Station 25, Hometown, for move up assignment. Hometown and Quakake on scene in Ryan Township with a working house fire. E776 responded with a crew. Released about an hour later.
11/21 2040: Tamaqua Fire Department, Rescue, EMS, dispatched to 125 Orwigsburg Street for a house fire. E776 responding, followed shortly after by E782 and E784. C772 responding, update to working structure fire. Per PD on scene, heavy fire multiple wires down, multiple vehicles on fire. C772 on scene and in command, requesting second alarm and RIT response. […]
11/13, 1155: AHCO along with Tamaqua rescue and Walker Twp., dispatched to area of Shady Lane and Swamp Road, Walker Twp. for a rescue. E776 responding with crew, update from county, tree pulled down wires onto a vehicle, occupants still inside the vehicle, no injuries. Unknown what kind of wires, need a unit on scene […]