 Dial 911 in the event of an emergency!
(For non-emergency fire department calls, dial 570-455-6232.) The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 507 mans five stations throughout Hazleton with 18 dedicated men, protecting the lives and property of all city residents. In addition to these paid firefighters, the people of the City of Hazleton are also protected by more than 300 volunteer firefighters who play a vital role in the City's fire defense system.
Hazleton firefighters also conduct fire safety training with the city and maintain a municipal alarm system of street boxes.
Hazleton Fire Department Administration
Fire Chief - Donald Leshko
Deputy Chief - Shawn Jones
Deputy Chief - Brian Mandak
Officers of IAFF Local 507
President John Floyd
Vice President Tom Tutko
Treasurer Jamie Mahon
Secretary John McNeal
Teaching Children Fire Safety: Fireman Fred
Fireman Fred is the child fire safety instructor for the Hazleton Fire Dept. Ask any child and they will tell you "Fireman Fred is the best." Why? He really connects with the children, gets on their level and gets the message across with participation of the whole class.
Fireman Fred is Fred Polmounter a second generation fire service veteran. Fred teaches the importance of smoke detectors, conducts tours of the fire station, teaches how to get out safe, household exit drills, stop, drop and roll, and most importantly the dangers of fire. We are very proud of our Fireman Fred. |
