Allentown Fire Department - Engine 13

Yesterday Engine 13 crew was privileged to meet Frank Siller and his support team during his Tunnels to Towers Never Forget Walk.

It was an honor to meet, es**rt, and walk with you from the East Side to the City Line

Welcome home brother!

Local 302 is pleased to welcome home brother Allentown Fire Fighter Onyx Reyes from his deployment overseas. Onyx serves in the U.S. Army and is a Fire Fighter on the Eastside Engine 13.

Way to go Rescue 6 and all others involved.

Thank you to O'Grady Quinlan irish dancers for the cookies and the card! And thank you for the St Patrick's day performance.

They delivered cookies to all the stations.

Engine 13 responded to a 2 car vehicle accident on Irving St.

Some information for you on snow removal.

Best of luck in retirement Chief!!

Allentown fire Chief James Wehr retiring in February; Deputy Chief Efrain Agosto tapped to succeed him Allentown Fire Chief James Wehr will retire in early February after about two-and-a-half years leading the department. Mayor Ray O’Connell will appoint Deputy Chief Efrain “Freddy” Agosto Jr., an 18-year veteran of the fire department, to succeed him.

Have a SAFE and Happy New Year!

Awesome day! Proud to be a part of the Lehigh Valley Labor Council. The Council's annual toy drive was delivered to Roosevelt Elementary yesterday. This year's donations will provide toys for 200 families.

In these times, it is important to support organizations helping families of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley.

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Strong work this morning!!

‘Fire was blowing out all windows on all floors’ as 1st truck arrived during 3-alarm blaze, official says At least seven people are out of their homes, a fire department official says.

Smoke detectors save lives!!

Local 302 Allentown Fire Fighters are proud to be partnering with the YMCA in re-starting the Firehouse Fridays program. Every Friday from 3-4 at Hibernia Fire Station located at Ridge and Tilghman we serve the children of Allentown under 18 bagged meals and meet the families of our community. Unfortunately COVID has forced the program to make some changes to meet safety guidelines but we are working with them to continue serving the families of Allentown.

The church across the street from the firehouse has free baby food out. Please share this for anybody in need. N Irving St and E Greens St. Allentown Pa

Today is great day in Pennsylvania for First Responders.

State Representative Schlossberg' s House Bill (H.B)1459 "First Responder Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Support, passed and will establish a statewide support system for first responders suffering from PTSI.

H.B. 1459 is a great first step in curbing the pandemic of first responder su***de. Now we need to pass H.B. 432 to complete the support system. 432 will provide compensation for treatment and lost time at work. Currently all workers in PA. are covered for PTSI under Workman's Comp with the exception of First Responders.

Please enjoy the holiday responsibly!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

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The E13 crew took advantage of the nice weather today and completed rescue boat training. AFD covers portions of the Lehigh River both North and South of the dam.

Welcome back T1 running out of the West End Fire Station!

Allentown is safer today. After 8 years, Truck 1 is back in service. The third largest city in Pennsylvania once again has 2 ladder trucks in service keeping the citizens safe.

New Mural that went up along Gordon Street in Allentown, PA.....

If you are out and about, head over to Aladdin. They are having a Tailgate with great food and music. Plenty of outdoor seating!

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Early this morning AFD responded to a reported structure fire in a laundromat at the Airport Road Shopping Center. Responding on the first alarm box was E13,E6,E9,T2, BC43, and E14 as RIT. Smoke was showing upon arrival. The fire was found quickly, knocked down, and contained to the laundromat. Smoke spread to multiple adjoining businesses. No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshall was on scene investigating.

Last evening E13 was dispatched for an outside fire. While enroute E13 saw a large column of smoke in the sky. The box was filled out to include BC43, E6, E9, and T2. The fire was contained in the parking lot.