National Preparedness Month is observed every September across the United States. Sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the annual observance encourages individuals, families, and communities to plan for natural and human-caused disasters. Access the toolkit at ready.gov/september.



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Today at approximately 10:18 AM crews were dispatched to Blue Barn Road for a reported working tractor trailer fire. Upon arrival Engine 57 found a fully involved tractor away from any structures. A handline from the bumper was deployed as well as a booster line. Rescue Engine 56 and Special Service 55 arrived on scene to assist with overhaul and clean up. Other units on the box alarm were diverted ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, July 23, at approximately 1706hrs Upper Macungie Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a truck fire in front of Heather Glen Senior Living, located at 415 Blue Barn Road. Engine 57 and Commissioner 55, returning from a prior call for an MVA, arrived on scene and found a shredder truck in the parking lot adjacent to the nursing facility with light smoke showing. Engine 57 crew deployed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday marked a major milestone in the Township with the groundbreaking of a new central station in Upper Macungie Township. The new station will mark a new chapter in the emergency services showing a commitment to increase capabilities and provide a modern facility for our professionals. Thank you to all who were able to attend the ceremony, the Bureau of Fire, Township Supervisors, Township Manager, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today is the last day of our 2026 academy. All 20 students were challenged with demonstrating what they have learned all week. Thank you and congratulations to all the students and instructors for a great week of learning .... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 3:45 PM, Engine 57 was dispatched to 7751 Glenlivet Drive West for an automatic alarm. Upon arrival crews found water flowing out of the main entrance door of suite 102. Upon further investigation, it was determined that there was a fire in the restroom that had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.... (Full Story & Photos)