Lehighton Ambulance Association

04/04/2026

🚨 A busy day for Penn Forest—and a strong reminder of teamwork. 🚨

Following an earlier fire response, crews were called back to the same community for a second incident at a different location.

During times like this, it’s about more than just responding—it’s about continuing to support one another, ensuring resources are available, and working together to keep our community safe.

🤝 Multiple agencies, one shared mission.

We’re proud to stand alongside our partners and remain an asset to the community when it matters most.

04/04/2026

🚨 When the call comes in, it takes a team. 🚨

Today, our crews responded to a reported dwelling fire in Penn Forest Township, alongside multiple responding agencies, including local fire companies and the Pennsylvania State Police.

LAA EMS units on scene included Rehab 5699, ALS 5611, and ALS Squad 5692.

While firefighters work tirelessly to protect lives and property, our Rehab Unit plays a critical role behind the scenes—monitoring crews, providing hydration, medical evaluation, and ensuring those on the front lines stay safe and ready to continue the fight.

Incidents like these are a reminder that public safety is truly a team effort. Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and support units all come together with one shared goal: protecting our community and each other.

We’re proud to stand alongside our public safety partners and serve the residents of our community.

💪 Stay safe to all crews operating today and every day.

Thank you to our community and colleagues for working with one another seamlessly.

04/01/2026

💙 April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

🚨 Did you know an emergency response can be overwhelming for individuals with autism?

At Lehighton Ambulance, we recognize that every patient has unique needs—and we are committed to meeting them with compassion, understanding, and respect.

Emergencies can be especially challenging for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. That’s why we’ve taken steps to better support our community by creating sensory comfort bags for our units.

🧩 These bags include items such as:
• Noise-reducing headphones
• Sunglasses
• Fidget tools
• Other sensory-friendly resources

These tools help us create a calmer, more supportive environment during what can often be a stressful situation.

We are proud to continue learning, adapting, and growing to better serve all members of our community. 💙

03/31/2026

Last night, we had the privilege to work with Mahoning Valley Fire Company No.1 to provide CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and Stop the Bleed training to their members! We had a fun filled evening of education and camaraderie. We all had the opportunity to show of some of our new equipment. All of this is allow the firefighters to be able to assist us on scene, so we can provide the best care possible to you!

03/30/2026

🚑 Ever wonder why you sometimes see TWO ambulances traveling together—or one following right behind the other? 👀

It might look unusual, but it’s actually a critical part of how we care for patients in our community.

At Lehighton Ambulance Association, we work closely with surrounding ambulance companies to make sure every patient gets the level of care they need.

Here’s what you’re seeing 👇

🔹 Not all ambulances are staffed the same
🔹 Some have BLS (Basic Life Support) crews
🔹 Others have ALS (Advanced Life Support) paramedics

When a call requires a paramedic, we perform what’s called an ALS intercept (rendezvous):

➡️ Our paramedic meets up with the transporting ambulance
➡️ They get into the back to provide advanced care
➡️ Our unit follows closely behind for support and additional equipment if needed

Sometimes this is planned right from dispatch, and other times it happens as patient needs change.

🚨 So what does it mean if you see this?
It means multiple crews are working together in real time to provide the highest level of care possible.

Not a race. Not a mistake. Just teamwork.

❤️ Because when it comes to your health, we bring everything—and everyone—needed to the scene.

03/27/2026

🚑 Ever wonder what happens when multiple ambulances are tied up at once?

Last night, four of our units were committed to a major incident.

When situations like this happen, we don’t lose sight of the rest of our community. Additional ambulances were placed in service to make sure emergency coverage remained in place across the county and coverage area.

👥 Behind the scenes, members of our administrative team stepped up to help staff those units—because planning and teamwork are key to keeping services running when demand is high.

At Lehighton Ambulance, putting our community first means being ready for anything—no matter the situation.

03/25/2026

A lot is in the works regarding EMT training here at Lehighton Ambulance. Hopefully these pictures of tools we use for training and a fun picture of the current class will be enough for now! If you are interested in becoming an EMT contact Matthew Ruch Course Coordinator at matthewruch@lehightonambulance.org or 610-377-5155 ext 205. Dates and information regarding our fall class will be posted soon.

03/22/2026

🚑 Why Do Ambulances Sometimes Turn Their Lights and Sirens Off? 🚑

Have you ever seen an ambulance driving with lights and sirens… and then suddenly turn them off? 🤔

We get this question a lot, and we’re happy to help explain!

Emergency vehicles respond “lights and sirens” when time is critical. However, situations can change quickly while crews are en route. Here are a few common reasons you may see lights turned off:

🔹 Another unit is closer – A different ambulance may become available that can get to the patient faster.
🔹 The call was canceled – Sometimes additional information shows the ambulance is no longer needed.
🔹 The situation changed – The patient’s condition may no longer require an emergency response.
🔹 Resources are reassigned – Crews may be redirected to a higher-priority call.

When this happens, our crews safely reduce their response mode and continue operating without lights and sirens.

🚨 Our priority is always safety—yours and ours.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping keep our roadways safe by yielding to emergency vehicles when lights and sirens are activated! ❤️

03/17/2026

🚨One last reminder… we will be having a free continuing education tonight!!! We will also have FREE GIVEAWAYS!!! 🎉. Come out and join us for a fun evening of education! 🚨

Join us for our upcoming continuing education class - March 17th at 6pm, at our Jim Thorpe Station at 100 E. 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

As you celebrate today, we encourage everyone to make safe choices:
• Don’t drink and drive
• Stay aware of your surroundings
• Check in on friends and loved ones

Our crews are on duty and ready to respond if needed—but we’d much rather see everyone enjoy a safe and incident-free holiday.