This afternoon just before 2pm stations 37 and 39 were dispatched to a brush fire threatening an exposure in Upper Mount Bethel Township. Chief 37 arrived on scene with a large brush fire spreading towards residences. Multiple additional stations were dispatched for tankers, brush trucks and manpower to assist on scene. Units operated on scene for Aprox. 2 1/2 hours before being placed back in service.

Companies Dispatched:

Mount Bethel Vol. Fire Company Sta. 37
Portland Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Station 33
EastBangor Vol FireCompany
Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company
Lower Mt Bethel Sandt's Eddy Fire Company
Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 - Station 41
Suburban EMS
National Park Service
DCNR