pLate Thursday night a young man was struck by a van on South Lake Drive near the toll booth. He sustained serious injuries and medics requested that he be flown. All three helicopter services declined the flight due to weather. The patient was taken to the hospital via ground transportation. brp
pOn Tuesday evening a small trash fire involving a couch was discovered on South Lake Drive by a Lake Harmony Firefighter. The Chief was notified and had district 17 dispatched to the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished.brp
pCompanies were dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at the EconoLodge on Rt. 940 Friday morning. Upon arrival of Ladder 17 the desk clerk informed the chief that the building did not have an alarm system. 1802 assumed command and ordered all rooms to be checked. As companies were leaving a cell pnoe call to the motel reported a fire at the Pocono Inn and Resort a mile down the road. After investigating it was determined that this was the actual initial alarm. Companies were in service for an hour.p
pLake Harmony continues our winning streak with 3 wins at the Gilbraltar parade in Berks County. Both the Ladder and Rescue earned 1st place wins as well as winning the largest money prize for the longest distance traveled. Unfortunately the rescue truck was unable to attend due to mechanical problems. Members in attendance were Chief Ralph Lennon Engineer Rich Kennedy Joe Lennon Dave Washington and Carmen Cruz.brp
pCompanies were dispatched to a CO alarm activation on North Lake Drive in Lake Harmony early Wednesday morning. High levels of CO were detected throughout the dwelling with the heaviest in the garage area. It was determined to be coming from the electric golf cart that was being charged. This is the second golf cart related CO incident in the past week.brp
pEarly Saturday morning two tractor trailers collided on interstate 80 at mile marker 276.6 East bound. Crews provided lighting for the scene and started to control the large diesel fuel spill. Pads and booms were used to dike the storm drain while 700 pounds of oil dry were used on the highway. Stations 16 17 and 18 were in service for 2 hours.p
pCompanies responded to a CO detector activation on Wolf Hollow Road in Split Rock early Thursday morning. After investigating CO levels of 100 PPM were detected in the garage area. The source of the CO appeared to be the propane fired heaterAC unit. Positive pressure ventalation from ladder 17 was used to clear the home.nbsp No injuries were reported and companies were on scence for just over an hour.p
pLake Harmony wins big again at the 6 County Parade in Danville. 1st Place Most Funcional Ladder 1st Place Most Funcional Light Rescue 1st Place Most Funcional Tanker and 1st Place Best Overall Fire Company. Members in attendance were Chief Ralph Lennon Asst. Chief Steve Lilick Engineer Rich Kennedy Joe Lennon Dave Washington Dan Plavin Carmen Cruz and Bill Thomas.p
pFire companies were dispatched to a MVC on Route 534 near the Kidder Fire Company. One victim was ejected from the vehicle and flown to St. Lukes Bethlehem where it was later learned he did not survive.p
pBack to back 6 trophy wins for Lake Harmony Fire Company While attending the 100th anniversary parade in Milford NJ we were able to win the following trophies Farthest Distance Traveled 1st Ladder 1st Tanker 1st Light Rescue 2nd Marching and 1st Best Overall Fire Company. Another job well done to the members who worked on the trucks. Members in attendance included Chief Ralph Lennon Asst. Chief Steve Lilick Captain Roy Lamberson Engineer Rich Kennedy Joe Lennon Nick Lilick Bill Thomas.p
pThe Lake Harmony Fire Company is an all volunteer company located in anbsp resort community in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We protect 69 square miles of Kidder Township in conjunction with the Albrightsville Fire Company. Ournbsptownship includes many hotels motels lakes a school Hickory Run State Park Jack Frost amp Big Boulder Ski Areas Interstate 80 and Interstate 476. We are located at 257 Lake Harmony Road Lake Harmony PA 18624. Our phone number is 570 722-8138 – FAX 570-722-8135. Our mailing address is PO BOX 554 Lake Harmony PA 18624.brp
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pLake Harmony Fire Company attended the Lancaster County Convention in Millersville on Saturday June 4th 2011 and cleaned house We won First Ladder First Tanker First Special Service Best Pierce Longest Distance Traveled and Best Overall Fire Company Out of County. Members in attendance were Chief Ralph Lennon Asst. Chief Steve Lilick Joe Lennon Dave Washington Nick Lilick and Bill Thomas. GREAT JOBp