Lower Saucon Township Could Sever Ties With Steel City Fire Co.
In a case involving Lower Saucon Township Council and Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, a divorce stemming from irreconcilable differences may be in the works.
In a case involving Lower Saucon Township Council and Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, a divorce stemming from irreconcilable differences may be in the works.
A decision by council to make Lower Saucon Fire Rescue the only designated fire services provider could spell the end for Steel City Volunteer Fire Company, which less than a decade ago was one of four independent volunteer fire companies in the township.
There was much to celebrate at the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce's semi-annual Honors & Hors D'oeuvres event Tuesday, at which local businesses and organizations were recognized for persevering to serve the community during a difficult period.
At Lower Saucon Fire Rescue, Se-Wy-Co Fire Station in Lower Saucon Township you’ll find a delicious surprise. Nick’s BBQ is a Texas-style smokehouse and barbecue pit now operating out of the fire station complex. Their authentic smoked meats have quickly become a local favorite and are winning rave reviews from customers.
If you’re looking for authentic midwestern pierogies in the Lehigh Valley, look no further than Fork'd Handmade Pierogies in Lower Saucon Fire Rescue's Leithsville fire station on Rt. 412 south of Hellertown.
Don't be surprised if you see Santa Claus travelling through Saucon Valley streets by fire truck over the next few weekends. Saint Nick will be escorted through the area by local fire departments during the month of December.
Lower Saucon Fire Rescue announced Wednesday that they received a federal grant worth $287,000. The grant comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program for the 2018 fiscal year.Â
Fifteen fire and EMT organizations in the 131st Legislative District have been awarded nearly $200,000 in funding through the 2018-2019 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) announced Tuesday.
Chief Ty Johnson said Lower Saucon Fire Rescue members dedicated more than 4,050 hours responding to calls, training, and performing equipment and station maintenance last year. Volunteer Eric Billimoria was named Firefighter of the Year.
Lower Saucon Fire Rescue hosted a spring open house Tuesday. The event, held at the Leithsville fire station, featuring food, a bounce house, fire and rescue demonstrations, the Saucon Valley fire prevention trailer, a truck and equipment display, a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog and more.