2015 POINTS OF INTEREST: Total responses for LMFD: 425 (up from 398 in 2014)350 responses in LMT and 75 responses outside LMTOf the 425 responses, 148 (34.8%) were false alarm activations (111 I 27.8% in 2014)Average turnout per incident: 15 (same from 2014)Average response time: 4 min 21 sec (4 min 14 sec in 2014)Busiest … Continue reading LMFD 2015 STATISTICAL REVIEW
NEWS & UPDATES
Craft Fair – November 5, 2016
November 5, 2016 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lower Macungie Fire Department Wescosville Station 958 Brookside Rd, Wescosville PA 18106 Over 30 crafters, Chinese auction, homemade lunch and bake sale. Call 484-239-3945 for info
Three of our members recently received their National Firefighter 1 Certification
Thanks to a partnership between Lower Macungie Fire Department, Bucks County Community College Public Safety Training Center, Allentown Fire Dept. Training Center, Emmaus Training Center, and local fire service instructors. These 2016 graduates are the 6th group of firefighters to attend Fire Academy in the Lehigh Valley thanks to this partnership. Before this, arrangement volunteer … Continue reading Three of our members recently received their National Firefighter 1 Certification
Latest LMFD Happenings
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2015 LMFD Events & Responses Slide Show
Here is a compilation of photos from 2015 LMFD events and responses put together by one of our members. A lot of people know we are out there but don’t necessarily know what we do or to the extent that we do it. This video gives people a quick glance into a year in the … Continue reading 2015 LMFD Events & Responses Slide Show
LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE BURNING POLICY & RESTRICTIONS
Lower Macungie Township through Ordinance 2012-10 regulates open burning and/or outdoor fires for the safety and general welfare of its residents. Outside or open burning within Lower Macungie is only allowed under certain conditions and restrictions without a permit if the fire is contained within an approved container and meets the criteria listed below for … Continue reading LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE BURNING POLICY & RESTRICTIONS
Carbon Monoxide Detectors FAQ
Copyright 1995, H. Brandon Guest and Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Rights to reproduce granted provided copyright information and this statement included in their entirety. This document provided for informational purposes only. No warranty with respect to suitability for use expressed or implied. What is carbon monoxide (CO) and why do I need a carbon … Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Detectors FAQ
2014 LMFD events and responses
A composition of photos from 2014 LMFD events and responses put together by one of our members. A lot of people know we are out there but don't necessarily know what we do or to the extent that we do it. This video gives people a quick glance into a year in the life of … Continue reading 2014 LMFD events and responses
Carbon Monoxide Information
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental nonfire-related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, including generators. Other products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appliances such as … Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Information
Automatic Fire Alarm Pamphlet
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