Cetronia Volunteer Fire Department

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:34PM, Rescue Engine 3 responded to a vehicle fire at the Route 309 off ramp from Route 22 westbound. Crew from RE3 arrived and got a quick knock on the fire.

If this looks interesting to you, we are always welcoming new members. Stop by a Monday Night to discuss opportunities available or message us for more information.

Early Sunday afternoon at approximately 12:10, after clearing a reported outside fire on I476, Engine 3 was requested to respond to the 200 block of Krocks road in Upper Macungie Township for a working dwelling fire.

Engine 3 arrived Second due behind Engine 57 and secured the hydrant to supply the first engine. First arriving units encountered fire on the alpha side front door extending into the living room. Engine 3’s crew assisted the first due Engine with fire suppression and overhaul.

🚨 Busy Few Days for Your Volunteers 🚨

Over the past several days, our crews have remained active responding to multiple incidents throughout the area:

April 22
• RE3 responded to a vehicle fire in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Hamilton Blvd. Crews quickly knocked down a fire in the engine compartment.
• Later that day, RE3 responded to I-476 for a truck fire. The fire was rapidly contained, preventing extension to the tractor cab.

April 23
• RE3 assisted Upper Macungie Township Fire & Rescue at an MVA with rescue on Interstate 78.

April 24-25
• RE3 responded to two separate motor vehicle accidents with reported rescues and one with injuries. Both rescue incidents were later confirmed to be negative for entrapment.

As always, we express our deepest gratitude to our mutual aid partners.

Interested in joining? Stop by the station and speak with a member of the team or email [email protected] for more info.

Engine 3, operating with a crew of four, is currently in the City of Allentown as part of the second alarm backfilling assignment.

A crew of five remains at the station to provide coverage for the township and mutual aid partners with Tower 3 and Rescue Engine 3.

The Officers and Members joyfully wishes everyone a Merry Christmas today!