City of Easton Fire Department

Happy Easter from the Easton Fire Department! 🚒🐰

Wishing everyone in our community a safe and happy Easter! Whether you're out enjoying the sunshine, spending time with family, or on the hunt for Easter eggs, we hope your day is full of smiles and good memories.

While you celebrate, remember—we’re always here if you need us. Stay safe and look out for one another!

Always training! Thank you Lehigh valley fire scene photos for these awesome pictures!

A busy week of training continued Tuesday as members of the First Platoon reviewed Aerial Masterstream Operations with Ladder 1.

Ladder 1, a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn Aerial, has a 107' maximum height and allows water to be applied from the full range, through use of a tip mounted monitor. A single firefighter can easily and safely adjust the water stream from the ground without the need to climb the ladder, freeing up manpower that will be vital elsewhere on the fireground.

The City of Easton announced today that it has formed a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to support the victims of last week’s Hotel Hampton fire.

It will take place on Friday, February 27 from 3 – 8 pm, and Saturday, February 28 from 9 am – 2 pm at The Gallery at the State Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, 453 Northampton Street.

Agencies in attendance are expected to include:

• PA Dept. of Health
• PA Dept. of Transportation
• PA Dept. of Human Services
• PA Dept. of Revenue
• Northampton County Area Agency on Aging
• Northampton County Dept. of Health & Human Services
• Disaster Case Management
• Mental Health
• Easton Housing Authority
• United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
• Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter

Other County agencies are also expected to participate. A Spanish speaking interpreter will be available to assist with translation services. Non-perishable food will be available as well.

A MARC is a centralized, one-stop location where individuals and families affected by disasters or major emergencies can access assistance from multiple governmental, nonprofit, and community agencies. This approach streamlines service delivery, reduces duplication of effort, and ensures that survivors receive comprehensive support in a single, coordinated environment.

Official Update – Easton Fire Incident 462 Northampton St.

On Friday, February 20, 2026, a three-alarm fire occurred at the Hotel Hampton, 462 Northampton Street, in downtown Easton. Emergency crews responded at approximately 10:45 a.m. to heavy fire conditions originating in the basement that quickly spread throughout the five-story structure.

Firefighters from Easton and multiple surrounding departments worked aggressively to rescue residents and contain the blaze. Several occupants were rescued from windows and fire escapes. Multiple injuries were reported, including one firefighter who sustained serious injuries. Several residents were treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation.

The building sustained significant damage and is considered a total loss. Dozens of residents have been displaced. The American Red Cross has established assistance for those affected. The United way greater Lehigh valley has also set up a donation page for those affected.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

We thank all responding agencies for their swift action, professionalism, and dedication to protecting our community. We would also like to recognize our dedicated Northampton county Dispatchers, whose professionalism and coordination were critical in managing this incident from the very first call. Additionally, our County Emergency Management Agency provided valuable on-scene support and resources to assist with operations and community needs.

Please keep the injured firefighter, displaced residents, and their families in your thoughts.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

❄️🚒 Winter reminder: Keep fire hydrants clear. A 5-foot space can save lives and property.

Honored to protect and serve the Easton community in the year ahead. Happy New Year from your Easton Fire Department. 🚒🎇

Wishing our community a safe, warm, and Merry Christmas from the Easton Fire Department. 🎄🚒

Congratulations to the Silver Foxstache, winner of the 2025 EFD Mustache Competition!

Thank you to all who voted and donated. We raised $990 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation!

The final round end tonight at 9 pm!!! Who will take home the mustache trophy?! Get those final votes in and DONATE every dollar goes towards prostate cancer research. Every dollar makes a difference!

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Firefighters face a much higher risk of developing cancer — prostate cancer is 150% more common among firefighters than in the general population.

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