🚑 We proudly serve the residents of Carbon & Schuylkill County! Lehighton Ambulance separated from the fire company in 1992 as a stand-alone entity.
Lehighton Ambulance is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, created on January 26th, 1954 as part of the Lehigh Fire Co #1. In 1996, Lehighton Ambulance started its Advanced Life Support (ALS) program as the ALS provider at the time was being dissolved. Currently Lehighton Ambulance is the largest EMS provider and the only licensed ALS provider based in Carbon County. We serve a population of approximately 70,000 full time residents and have a coverage area of about 400 square miles in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties. Lehighton Ambulance responds from four stations located in Lehighton Borough, Jim Thorpe Borough, Penn Forest Township and Summit Hill Borough. With over 55 Career staff members and 20 volunteers dedicated to providing expert medical care, we were able to respond to 6,500 emergencies and 1,000 transports in 2011. Lehighton Ambulance proudly provides Basic & Advanced Life Support to:
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Parryville, Summit Hill, Lansford, and Weissport
The Townships of Franklin, Penn Forest, and Portions of East Penn, Mahoning and Towamensing
Lehighton Ambulance proudly provides Advanced Life Support in assistance to local Basic Life Support Service to:
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Bowmanstown, Nesquehoning, and Palmerton
The Townships of East Penn, Kidder, Lower Towamensing, Mahoning, and Towamensing
Schuylkill County:
The Boroughs of Coaldale and Tamaqua
The Township of West Penn and Portions of Rush, Schuylkill, and Walker Townships
11/29/2025
Despite the cold weather, our students showed great dedication as they completed the EMSVO/EVOC course with Lehighton Ambulance Association today. ❄️🚑
EMSVO/EVOC (Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator / Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) is the required certification for operating an ambulance in Pennsylvania. The course focuses on safe vehicle operation, emergency response driving, and critical decision-making behind the wheel.
Congratulations to everyone who braved the cold and earned their certification!
11/28/2025
It is with much sorrow we announce the passing of, and ‘End of Watch’ for one of our beloved EMTs, William “Bill” Mullin. Bill has been a staple in EMS for the greater Carbon County area since the early 90’s. Bill had dedicated his life to emergency services; he has also been an educator, mentor, and friend to many. Most recently, Bill was our EMT Course Coordinator and Safety Committee Chairperson. He was dedicated to recording the history of EMS in our area, and was an avid fan of the show Emergency! He enjoyed watching baseball, rooting for the Phillies, watching football while routing for the Steelers, and he was also a fan of racing - there are times where I believe he imagined himself in a race!
Bill, your tour here is over, you can rest easy knowing we’ve got it from here. We’ll do you proud!
E.O.W.11/26/2025
Our sympathies go out to Bill’s family, friends, and co-workers. He will be sorely missed.
11/24/2025
🚗 Stop by our Lehighton station today between 10-2 to have your child’s/children’s car seat checked to ensure their safety!!! We will be checking car seats inside the garage to keep everyone warm and toasty!
We have joined forces with Carbon County Kid Zone to provide this service today!
11/23/2025
Looking for a career in the medical field. This is your starting point! We still have seats available for the Spring EMT Course. Just scan the QR Code on the flyer to register.
11/17/2025
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade – Make-Up Celebration 🇺🇸
Even though Veterans Day has passed, today’s make-up parade was a wonderful reminder that it’s never too late to honor our nation’s heroes. Despite the cold, the community showed up in full support—and we were proud to be part of it.
Our crews were honored to represent Lehighton Ambulance Association with our Bikes, Squad 5691, Ambulance 5615, Fire Rehab 5699, and Paratransit 5665 and to stand alongside the veterans, families, and supporters who make this event so meaningful.
To all who have served: thank you for your courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
❤️🤍💙 We appreciate you—today and every day.
11/14/2025
Day 1 of 3 of our Annual Skills Review is in the books! 36 of our employees attended our skills review where they practiced vital life saving skills while learning about new equipment and medications! We will be hosting 2 more days of skills reviews to allow all of our employees and volunteers the opportunity to attend this important continuing education event.
11/13/2025
December 17th, 2025 Con Ed course: Fire Rehab "Not Just Another Bottle of Water"
11/11/2025
On this Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the veterans within our Lehighton Ambulance family and across our community.
Many of our EMTs, paramedics, and staff have carried their spirit of service from the military into EMS — continuing to protect, care for, and serve others every day.
We thank all who have worn the uniform and defended our freedom.
Your service does not go unnoticed — today and always. 🇺🇸
11/09/2025
🚑 Training in Action! 🚑
Our EMT students recently participated in a hands-on training drill designed to simulate real-life emergency scenarios. These exercises give our students valuable experience in patient care, communication, and teamwork before stepping into the field.
A huge thank you to our dedicated instructors for guiding our students through realistic and challenging scenarios. Matthew Ruch has spents years making this an excellent class! We also want to thank to our amazing volunteer actors who helped make the training feel authentic! 🙌
📸 Please note: The “patients” you see here are actors participating in the drill. No real medical emergencies occurred.
We’re proud of the effort, professionalism, and teamwork our students show as they prepare to serve our communities with care and confidence. 👏
11/01/2025
Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Emergency Medical Technician Program at Lehighton Ambulance. Cost for the course is $1050.00. To register, scan the QR Code on the flyer.
11/01/2025
Ready to help, Lehighton Ambulance Bike Team on duty!
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Lehighton Ambulance is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, created on January 26th, 1954 as part of the Lehigh Fire Co #1. Lehighton Ambulance separated from the fire company in 1992 as a stand-alone entity. In 1996, Lehighton Ambulance started its Advanced Life Support (ALS) program as the ALS provider at the time was being dissolved. Currently Lehighton Ambulance is the largest EMS provider and the only licensed ALS provider based in Carbon County. We serve a population of approximately 70,000 full time residents and have a coverage area of about 400 square miles in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties.
Lehighton Ambulance responds from four stations located in Lehighton Borough, Jim Thorpe Borough, Penn Forest Township and Summit Hill Borough. With over 55 Career staff members and 20 volunteers dedicated to providing expert medical care, we were able to respond to 10,000 plus calls and 4000 plus transports in 2018.
Lehighton Ambulance proudly provides Basic & Advanced Life Support to:
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Parryville, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, Lansford, and Weissport
The Townships of Franklin, Penn Forest, and Portions of East Penn, Mahoning and Towamensing
Lehighton Ambulance proudly provides Advanced Life Support in assistance to local Basic Life Support Service to the following municipalities.
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Bowmanstown and Palmerton
The Townships of East Penn, Kidder, Lower Towamensing, Mahoning, and Towamensing
Schuylkill County:
The Boroughs of Coaldale and Tamaqua
The Township of West Penn and Portions of Rush, Schuylkill, and Walker Townships
Our Management Team
Keith Heckman: Director of Operations / Administrator
John Reinbold: Supervisor / CFO
Timothy Rigotti: Supervisor / CIO / HR
Jarad Yeastedt: Supervisor / Patient Care Manager
Station Managers
Daniel Koch: Lehighton Station Manager
Bennett Heyman: Penn Forest Station Manager
Erin Behler: Panther Valley Station Manager
Amber Reinbold: Jim Thorpe Station Manager
Administrative Assistants
Robert Valusek: Head of Vehicle Maintenance
Gregg Harleman: Safety and Training Coordinator
Matthew Ruch: Paratransit Coordinator
