Support our Volunteers: Brush Fires in Carbon County
A Rising Need
Carbon County's volunteer firefighters are on the front lines, bravely protecting our communities as the number of brush fires across the region continues to rise. These dedicated individuals put themselves at risk to safeguard lives, homes, and natural landscapes—often with limited resources and equipment.
Your support helps ensure our volunteer fire departments are equipped with the tools, training, and gear they need to respond quickly and safely to emergencies. Whether through monetary or physical donations, or community partnerships, every contribution makes a difference in keeping Carbon County safe and resilient.
Our Departments
Carbon County is proud to be home to a network of dedicated volunteer fire departments, each playing a vital role in protecting our communities. In times of emergency, these departments often work together—responding across municipal lines to provide mutual aid wherever it’s needed most.
Click the links below to learn more about each department and how you can support their efforts. Your donation or involvement helps ensure they have the resources to continue answering the call—no matter when or where it comes.
Carbon County Fire Departments
Fire District 1: Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company
270 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA
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Fire District 2: Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company
259 Lime Street, Bowmanstown, PA
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Fire District 3: East Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company
403 Blue Mountain Road, Ashfield, PA
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Fire District 4: Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company
2440 Fairyland Road, Lehighton, PA
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Fire District 5: Lehighton Fire Department
132 S. Third Street, Lehighton, PA
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Fire District 6: Mahoning Valley Fire Company
2358 Mahoning Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235
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Fire District 7: Palmerton Fire Company
508 5th Street, Palmerton PA
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Fire District 8: Parryville Volunteer Fire Company #2
359 Main St., Parryville PA
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Fire District 9: Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company
105 Firehouse Rd., Palmerton PA
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Fire District 11 (Jim Thorpe): Diligent Fire Company #3
330 Center Ave, Jim Thorpe PA
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Fire District 11: Fairview Hose Company #2
9th & School St., Jim Thorpe PA
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Fire District 12: Penn Forest Township Fire Company #1
1387 State Road 903, Jim Thorpe PA
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Fire District 12: Penn Forest Township Fire Company #2
1507 Route 534, Albrightsville, PA
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Fire District 13: Hauto Volunteer Fire Department
205 Stock St., Nesquehoning PA
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Fire District 13: Nesquehoning Hose Company #1
953 E Catawissa St., Nesquehoning
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Fire District 13: New Columbus Fire Company
7 E Diaz Ave., Nesquehoning PA
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Fire District 14 (Summit Hill): Diligence Fire Company #1
114 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill PA
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Fire District 15 (Lansford): American Fire Company #1
26 E. Patterson St., Lansford PA
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Fire District 16: Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company
2454 Route 534, Albrightsville PA
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Fire District 17: Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
257 Lake Harmony Rd., Lake Harmony PA
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Fire District 19: Lehigh & Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company
390 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly PA
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Fire District 20 (Weatherly): Citizens Fire Company
107 Spring St., Weatherly PA
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Fire District 21: Beaver Meadows Fire Company
50 Church St., Beaver Meadows PA
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Carbon County Municipalities:
Want to make a direct impact? Reach out to your local municipality to learn how you can support fire prevention efforts and your community’s volunteer firefighters. From making donations to volunteering time or services, there are many ways to help locally.
It’s also important to stay informed about burn bans and fire safety alerts, especially during high-risk conditions. Your awareness and action can prevent dangerous brush fires and keep our communities safe.
Connect with your municipality today to learn more and make a difference!
Banks Township Supervisors
PO Box 231
Tresckow, PA 18254
(570) 455-5094 or 455-3212
Bowmanstown Borough
Mill & Ore Streets
PO Box 127
Bowmanstown, PA 18030
(610) 852-2455
East Side Borough
100 North Sheaman Road
Agmar Estates
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-7011
Jim Thorpe Borough
101 East 10th St.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3025
Lansford Borough
26 East Patterson Street
PO Box 126
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-3900
Lehigh Township
1741 South Lehigh Gorge Road
Weatherly, PA 18235
(570) 427-4950
Lower Towamensing Township
595 Hahns Dairy Road
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2522
Nesquehoning Borough
114 West Catawissa Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
(570) 669-9588
(570) 427-8969
Palmerton Borough
443 Delaware Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2505
Penn Forest Township
2010 State Route 9031
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2768
Towamensing Township
120 Stable Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4202
Weissport Borough
440 Allen Street
Weissport, PA 18235-2709
(610) 377-5606
Beaver Meadows Borough
100 East Broad Street
PO Box 247
Beaver Meadows, PA 18216
(570) 455-7841
East Penn Township
167 Municipal Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-5735
Franklin Township
900 Fairyland Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-1773
Kidder Township
Kidder Township Municipal Building
PO Box 576
Lake Harmony, PA 18624
(570) 722-0107
Lausanne Township
143 North Stagecoach Road
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-4029
Lehighton Borough
1 Constitution Avenue
PO Box 29
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-4002
Mahoning Township
2685 Mahoning Drive East
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4002
Packer Township
2234 Hudson Drive
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8969
Parryville Borough
317 Centre Street
PO Box 10
Parryville, PA 18244
(610) 852-3800
Summit Hill Borough
40 West Amidon Street Suite 3
Summit Hill, PA 18250
(570) 645-2305
Weatherly Borough
10 Wilbur Street
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8640