Greenawalds Fire/Rescue


	Greenawalds Fire / Rescue is a 100% Volunteer Fire Department located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA (just west of the City of Allentown). Comprised of about 35 active members, Greenawalds (Station 11) is one of three stations in South Whitehall Township. In addition to general fire suppression responsibilities, we are also responsible for all rescue operations within the confines of the 17.1 square mile township. We operate out of a single station which houses 2 Engines, a Heavy Rescue Truck, Tanker, Special Service Vehicle, boat with trailer, and a technical rescue trailer. The Chief is also assigned a Chevy Suburban to use. We also host a number of community events throughout the year including our annual Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, and Santa Run! Greenawalds is always seeking new volunteers to serve the community they live in. Please contact us for more information.
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		Vehicle Fire - Cedar Crest Blvd On May 28th, 2012 Greenawalds Fire/Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on Cedar Crest Blvd. Photos by: Dennis Wetherhold Jr.
		Fatal Dwelling Fire - 1920 Walbert Ave. On February 22nd, a fire started by careless cigarette smoking took the lives of two men in their 40's at 1920 Walbert Ave. Crews from stations 3, 11 & 32 located the residents and performed a successful rescue of both men, however they were pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital around 4am. Photos by: Dennis Wetherhold Jr.
		Motor Vehicle Accident with Rescue On February 4th, 2012 a vehicle was involved in an accident at the intersection of Lincoln Ave & Hamilton Boulevard entrapping the driver. Stations 62, 3 and 11 responded. Photos by: Dennis Wetherhold Jr.
		Dwelling Fire - Pirma Avenue South Whitehall Twp. firefighters were called to a dwelling fire Christmas Day around 1 PM at 2121 Pirma Ave. The home owner reported smoke in the home. Fire had extended from the wood burning fireplace into the surrounding flooring. It took firefighters about 2 hours to completely search out and extinguish the fire, though fire damage to the home was minimal. Responding were fire units from Greenawalds, Woodlawn, Cetronia and Tower 3631 as well as Cetronia Ambulance Corps Article & Photos courtesy of Lou Wheeland
		Commercial Structure Fire - Charlie Brown's Steakhouse On-Location of a 3rd alarm Structure Fire in South Whitehall Twp, Fire was located at the Old Charlie Brown's Restaurant on Walbert Ave. Crews arrived on location with heavy smoke showing and fire to the rear of the building, the crews of 3221 & 1112 placed 2 lines in service and stretched a third to the front. A total of 3 alarms were struck with several special requests to the scene, multiple lines were stretched and 3 tower ladders were put into service with extensive roof operations. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a burn to the hand, but crews remained on location for several hours for the investigation First Photo & Article by Nester Video Productions, remaining photos by Lou Wheeland
		Commercial Structure Fire On-Scene of a 2nd Alarm Building Fire in South Whitehall Township, crews operated at Fairmount Optical in the township. Fire was contained to a HVAC unit and the smoke was cleared from the building. Article & Photos courtesy of Nester Video Productions
		K-Mart Trash Fire On October 6th South Whitehall Fire Companies responded to a fire at the rear of the shopping center containing a dozen large pallets of cardboard. Photos courtesy of Lou Wheeland
		Barn Fire On-scene of a Structure Fire in South Whitehall Twp, Lehigh County. Crews were dispatched to the area of Wehr Mill Rd and Iron Bridge Rd around 0200 hrs for the report of a structure fire. Police units with the Fire Department close behind arrived to find a barn well involved, crews put master streams and heavy lines in service from the start. The Barn was reported to be full of a variety of items including some containers of racing fuel. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours knocking down the fire and overhauling. Article & Photos courtesy of Nester Video Productions
		MVA with Rescue On May 14th Greenawalds & Cetronia Fire Companies were called to a collision on Rt. 22 at 309.
		Dwelling Fire On Monday October 11th all three South Whitehall stations along with stations 31 and 7 (R.I.T.) were dispatched to a second alarm dwelling fire. The root cause of the fire is still underinvestigation, however there was heavy damage to the kitchen and first floor rooms. Photos courtesy of Dennis Wetherhold Jr.
		Dwelling Fire On July 6th, 2010 Cetronia, Greenawalds, and Woodlawn Fire companies were dispatched to a porch fire. Within a few minutes the first crews onscene had the fire out, and started on overhaul to ensure it would not re-ignite. Photos courtesy of Lou Wheeland
		R.I.T. Call in Walnutport Friday afternoon on June 18th Greenawalds was called to provide RIT at a second alarm appliance fire in Slatedale, PA. Crews responded and supported the scene with resources until the fire was extinguished. While packing up, Lehigh County 9-1-1 received a report of a dwelling fire in Walnutport. Apparatus from stations 7, 24, 29, & 47 along with Rescue 1141 responded to this second fire; and the crew of 1141 provided the interior attack. Videos of both fires can be found at: Newsworking.org
		Dwelling Fire On Thurday April 8th Stations 3, 11, 26, 32 and a RIT crew from 37 responded to a dwelling fire at 1621 N 27th St. The occupants left their dryer running, which started a fire in the lower division of the house. The first arriving crews contained the fire quickly and extinguished it before much damage was caused. Photos courtesy of Lou Wheeland

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