On Friday July 2nd, station 32 and medic station 90 was dispatched for an MVA with unknown injuries in the 500 block of W. Penn Ave. 3253 (2nd asst. T.Hower ) arrived on scene and established the 32 command and requested 3211 and 3241 to respond. Upon Engine 3211 upon arriving command requested members to pack up as a strong odor and a lite smoke was coming from the engine compartment of the one vehicle. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle and further investigation the source of the odor and smoke was found. Crew members also handled a lite debris and fluid clean up and cleared the scene and were available within 20 minutes.

The Lookout Fire Company #1, station 32, was alerted with Wind Gap Fire Company , Station 35, for a reported structure fire in the 800 block  of S.Broadway in the borough of Wind Gap at 14:30 hours . After being dispatched NCCC reported that from call takers that smoke was coming from the building. 3550 ( J. Faust ) arrived on scene and confirmed smoke was showing from the windows on the second floor. Engine 3512 arrived on scene and went into service with command requesting that the next engine hit the hydrant one block away. While crews from station 35 were making their way into the bu idling and find the fire. Engine 3211 arrived on scene and assisted by going into service with pulling a line to the rear of the bu idling. Then command request that the crew from 3211 make entry and open up windows on the D side of the bu idling on the second floor. The source of the fire was found and quickly extinguishedby members from 35 . While other crews from both stations checked the remaining of the building for possiable extension. 32 Units remained on scene until released by 35 command at 15:45 hours
Units on Scene: Engine 3512, Engine 3511, Engine 3211, Engine 3212, Utility 3542, Utility 3241, Support 3243, and BLS 3581

The Lookout Fire Company 15th Annual Spring festival is right around the corner on May 27th, through May 30th at Weona  Park in beautiful Pen Argyl . Check on Memorial Day events page for all the information on bands and specials offered over the weekend. So come out and  kick off the summer with a great weekend with us at the spring festival. All Proceeds from this event benefit the Lookout Fire Company Building Fund. For discount ride special tickets go to the link here www.jtmonline.com/goodtime/index.html

On Tuesday May 10th at 16:54 hours LFC #1 and Station 35 were dispatched for a Dwelling fire in the 200 block of S. Robinson Ave in the Borough.  3252 (AC C.Meixsell) arrived on scene and advised that that flames and smoke were showing and for 3211 to hit the hydrant. Engine 3211 arrived first on scene and went into action right away, attacking the fire from both inside and outside of the dwelling on the B side. Engine 3212 arrived next and help set up the water supply that 3211 and started to setup and assisted in fire operations. Crews then from Engines 3511 and 3512 arrived and helped with tasks both inside and outside the dwelling. Command the placed the fire under control at 17:22 and overhaul operations in progress. The fire was then placed out at 17:45 and crews remained on scene and investigated the cause and secure the dwelling.Final units cleared the scene and returned to station at 19:35

Units on Scene : Engine 3211, Engine 3212, Utility 3241, Utility 3242
Mutual Aid on Scene : Engine 3511, Engine 3512, Rescue 3541

On Saturday April 17th, firefighter Ryan Shafer finally tired the knot with his fiancee Nicole. The wedding and reception were held at  the Barnhouse village in Bath, PA. Ryan, a 14 year member of the company, and his wife Nicole. were honored  enough to have several members from the company  in attendance for their special day. Congratulation's Ryan and Nicole and good luck with your future together!

On Saturday April 10th, The Lookout Fire Company #1 held their annual Company Banquet at Stroudsmoore Country In. The Night was kicked off with a cocktail hour with entertainment provided by the barber shop cortex group off Broadway. Dinner was the severed with a assortment of dishes to everyone’s choice. Once everyone was finished several special guest were recognized by the company for their help over the past year. Some of these guest included both local and state elected officials and individuals who help out with our Labor Day Celebration. Also State Senator Lisa Boscola presented documentation to the company in recognizing our 120 years of service this year to the community.  Next came time for the reorganization of achievements of the company for 2009. It stated with a sort video recapping the highlights and what the company did in 2009. Then Firefighters Al Hendershoot, and Richard Kuster were presented with their 10 year badges, and thanked for their service thus far with the company. Also Firefighter Jack Price was presented with his helmet shield as he will be retiring from active duty this week after serving the company for 14 years. Finally the recipient of the James G. Dietrich Firefighter of the Year award for 2009 was announced. This award named after Mr. Dietrich and his now 55 years of continuous dedication and service to the company, was presented to Mr. Denny Miller. Denny first joined the company in 1986 and has been a dedicated member for the last 24 years. During his time in the company he has served on numerous committees, including two truck committees. Also he has been the company treasure since 1996, the firemen’s relief assoc. Treasure for the past 10 years, the Company’s Chief Engineer since 1988, and is the chairman of the sausage stand for the Labor Day celebration. He is married to his wife Bonnie, the father of two wonderful daughters, Jennifer and Missy, and has one grandchild Noah. Mr. Miller is an employee of Pen Argyl Borough with the Department of Public Works for which he has been with for the past 29 years. Congratulations Denny you deserve it!

The Lookout Fire Company #1 annual fund drive is underway once again. Residence in the borough should be receiving in the mail a letter from the Fire Company explaining how your donations can help the Fire Company and the committee. The Lookout Fire Company #1 does not call residence on the phone seeking donations, only through the letters received in the mail. If you receive a call seeking donations from someone on behalf of the Lookout Fire Company DO NOT release any information to them. Instead if you are interested in making a donating please send them to:
                                                                                        Lookout Fire Company #1
                                                                                                     Fund Drive
                                                                                                  44 W.Bell Ave
                                                                                            Pen Argyl, PA 18072  

If you have any questions regarding the fund drive or receiving a phone call asking for donations please email us at info@lookoutfireco.com. And Thank You from The Lookout Fire Company #1 to everyone who makes donations.

It's that time of year again as the Lookout Fire Co #1 is holding it community Easter Egg hunt on April 3rd 2010 at 11:00 a.m.at Weona Park Pen Argyl. In each age group their will be 3 prizes. The age groups have been set as the following, 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. For any questions on this event email us at info@lookoutfireco.com . So come out and join us rain or shine on April 3rd for this great event.

The Lookout Fire Company #1 station 32 had a busy afternoon. It started at 14:24 when Upper Mt. Bethel Fire Department , who was at the scene of a dwelling fire at the 200 block of Laurel Hill Rd.  Command asked that station 32 be dispatched for man power with SCBA's to assit at the scene with heavy overhaul operations. 12 Members geared up and went in-route in 3243, with 3253 ( T.Hower) as chief officer for Station 32. Once on scene the members helped members from stations,37,39 & 33 in checking for possible hot-spots and mopping things up at the scene. After being on scene for around an hour 37 command released 32 units as they had been dispatched for a possible dwelling fire in the 1100 block of Flory Ave, in plainfield twp. After being dispatched  NCC advised all units from 36,30,32, & 38 that it was a smell of natural gas in the resident. 36 officers then down graded the assignment to only units who were already in route. Engine 3211 arrived on scene and helped out with station 36 with the problem. Shortly after the problem was found and 32 units were cleared of scene and placed back in service

The Lookout Fire Company #1 along with station 35 were alerted for a dwelling fire in the 600 block of George street. Northampton County Control Center had reports that a spare bedroom was on fire, 3253 (T.Hower) arrived on scene and advised that there was a working fire within a bedroom. Within minutes Engine 3211 arrived on scene , and went into service with an inch and three quarter line,  the crew made quick entry into the fire room and knocked down the fire shortly there after. Command order that 3512 hit the hydrant and provided man power to asst. Both stations remained on scene and preformed overhaul operations. Command then released all units except for Engine 3211 to help investigate at the scene. Once upon completion Engine 3211 was returned to station and 32 command was terminated

Units:    Engine 3211,  Engine 3212,  Utility 3241
Mutual Aid:       Engine 3512, Utility 3541, Utility/Rescue 3542