Upper Macungie Township Station 56

Exciting news for Upper Macungie Township Station 56! Our new Pierce 100’ Ascendant Tower is starting production.

For training, members were joined by Stations 25 and 8 at the Emmaus Fire Training Grounds. Members rotated between three stations. At the first station, members trained on deploying and advancing the high-rise packs. They connected to the standpipe and advanced the hose line up the stairs to the landing and down the hallway. At the second station, members advanced a charged preconnected hand line up a set of stairs and down a hallway. At the last station, members practiced “throwing” ladders.

We are an all-volunteer department. If you are interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join

For training, members continued the call simulations from a few weeks ago. The first scenario was a man stuck on a hill with a leg injury. Members removed the patient down the hill via a stokes basket. The second scenario was an animal stuck in a storm drain. Our newer firefighters were in charge of the second scenario. After each scenario, the members review various ways to successfully complete the scenarios.

Rescue Engine 56 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a dwelling fire on Windmill Ln. Crews found no fire upon arrival.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

Today, we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, and we honor the bravery of first responders who gave everything to protect others. At Station 56, we are inspired daily by their selflessness and remain committed to serving our community with the same dedication. We will never forget.

A big thank you to Embassy Bank of the Lehigh Valley for the delicious lunch and time spent together. Your support and recognition mean a great deal to all of us at Station 56.

As Labor Day comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our team at Station 56 and the surrounding companies. Your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated and make a significant impact every day.

To our community, we hope you had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! 🚒

🚨‼️ IMPORTANT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT🚨‼️

Grange Road will be open for National Night Out. However, one of the park entrances may be closed. Rest assured, there are two additional entrances to the park. A temporary unpaved entrance will be open on the park's north side across from Segan's Bloomin' Haus. The second entrance to the park's south side (that entrance is paved) is Auburn Dr.

We encourage you to refer to the attached map for more details.

Members yesterday reviewed forcible entry techniques on inward and outward swinging doors. Senior members completed both evolutions in the dark. This simulates a possible zero visibility scenario.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

Congratulations to Emma Cressman and Jared Phillips on receiving the Samir P. “Sam” Ashmar Golf Tournament Scholarship. These students have displayed qualities of what it means to be a public servant, while maintaining academic excellence. We are looking forward to seeing the impact they continue to make in other’s lives throughout their prospective careers. We wish Emma and Jared the best with their college studies and future plans.
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1st Picture: Emma (center) pictured with President John Ellermann (right) and Vice President Karsten Finke (left)
2nd Picture: Jared (left) pictured with President John Ellermann (right)

Members continue to drill on our new rescue engine. The team focused on pulling and packing the 200’ and 400’ hand line. Practicing these actions prepares us for a swift and easy hose deployment on reported or confirmed fires.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

Our drivers and officers have been working tirelessly to get our rescue engine ready to serve the community. Their dedication ensures every detail is perfect for effective response in emergencies.
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We are looking to expand our team! If you are interested in these experiences, want to join in on the camaraderie, and make a meaningful difference in our community, apply today and become a part of our dedicated volunteer team.

When you or your neighbor calls for help, our volunteers answer!

Our three stations Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company, Good Will Fire Co. No. 1 of Trexlertown and Upper Macungie Township Station 56 are all seeking more community members to sign up as firefighters.

No prior experience is necessary, and we provide training & gear. Sign up to make a difference in Upper Macungie Township at https://umtfire.com/join_us/

At 0250 this morning, Station 56 was dispatched with Stations 8 and 25 to a fire involving a tractor trailer in the 7100 Block of Daniels Drive. Engine 56 arrived first on scene and deployed a hand-line for suppression.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

The drivers of Station 56 are training hard to get qualified on the new Rescue Engine. We are very excited to place this apparatus in service in the near future.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

Shortly after crews finished cleaning up from the structure fire, Engine 56, alongside Tanker 8, were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Rt. 22. Crews arrived to find a fully involved SUV. Engine 56 pulled a hand line for extinguishment.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join (http://www.uppermacfire.org/join)

Around 5:45 am, Station 56 was dispatched for a Commercial Structure Fire with surrounding departments. Engine 56 arrived as the first due engine on the delta side. Crews deployed multiple hand lines to extinguish the fire.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join

We owe everything to those you made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. from Good Will Fire Co.

Upper Macungie Twp Fire Departments Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company Upper Macungie Township Station 56

For our weekly training, members performed searches in a simulated two story house. Members used special covers on the SCBA to simulate zero visibility. During their searches, firefighters found one adult victim and a pet. Both pet and victim had to be removed from the residence.

We are an all volunteer department. If interested in joining, please fill out an application at www.uppermacfire.org/join