Monthly Archives: October 2011

Pre-arrival footage: Dwelling well off in SWT

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – At 2:00 AM on Monday, October 17, Lehigh County Radio dispatched Stations 26 (Orefield), 3 (Cetronia), 11 (Greenwalds) and 32 (Woodlawn) to 5259 Chandler Way for a reported dwelling fire. Responding units were advised that a neighbor called and stated he could see flames coming from a house across from his own.  LCR advised they received two calls reporting the fire.  Police arrived on scene shortly after and confirmed the working fire.   Chief 3201 was advised of the update and requested the second alarm be put on the street.  The second alarm was filled out … Continue reading →

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Car crashes in front of fire station

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – At 5:25 AM on Tuesday, October 11, Lehigh County Radio dispatched Engine 2211 (Schnecksville), Rescue 2241, EMS Station 67 (Northern Valley) and North Whitehall Rescue Personnel to State Route 309 in the area of Education Park Drive for a motor vehicle accident with rescue. Chief 2201 went responding and was advised of a single vehicle accident involving a pole with one male trapped in the vehicle.  Additional reports said the male was conscious and his lower extremities were trapped.  Captain 2204 radioed that the accident was actually south the dispatched location putting it directly in front … Continue reading →

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Fatal Whitehall fire goes multiple alarms

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – Around 7:30 AM on Sunday, October 9, Lehigh County 9-1-1 dispatched Engine Rescue 4041, Engines 3911, 3912, Truck 3631 and EMS Station 62 to 5834 Coplay Road in Whitehall Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment. Chief 3501 responded and was advised that the incident would be located at the Blue Fox Hotel. The initial call was received for a burglar alarm at the facility and a second call was reporting smoke in the building. A portable unit called on scene within seconds and reported heavy smoke showing from the three story structure which contained … Continue reading →

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