Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company

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Do you want to sit in one of these seats on your way to help someone in need? BTVFC is looking for new members! There is absolutely no time commitment and training is provided to you at no cost! Come and join us, we promise you that you will not regret it! Our Firefighters and Fire Police are fully trained volunteers equipped with the skills and knowledge to help Bushkill Township Residents in any type of incident. Some of the incidents that they respond to include dwelling... fires, industrial fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazmat incidents, search and rescues, terrain rescues, pump details, EMS assists, police incident assists, mutual aid assists, and much more. Message us for more information on this incredible opportunity.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREAS...Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania. Also, most of New Jersey, all of Delaware, and parts of eastern Maryland.... * TIMING...Through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Northwest winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph late tonight into Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent through this evening, recovering into the 35 to 40 percent range late tonight then dropping back to 15 to 20 percent Monday afternoon. * TEMPERATURES...In the 50s this afternoon, dropping into the upper 30s to lower 40s Monday. Lows in the low to mid 20s tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds, very dry air and drying fuels will combine to create conditions favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.

BTVFC is hosting a Take-Out only Mother's Day Breakfast beginning at 8am on May 9th 2021! Call ahead ordering is requested (some walk-ins may be accommodated). Call 610-442-9488 to order. Call in orders will be accepted from today all the way up to Mother's Day. Each $8.00 meal will consist of: 3 pancakes, 3 strips of bacon, 2 sausages, scrambled eggs, homefries, and your choice of coffee or orange juice. Please let us know how many meals you would like when you call to order.... Look for updates as we get closer! Thank you and we hope to see you on Mother's Day!

The BTVFC would like to send a huge thank you to the Upper Nazareth Fire Department, Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company, Klecknersville Rangers Vol Fire Co. (Moore Twp.), and Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. for their assistance at the fire in our township yesterday. We always appreciate the help!

...Enhanced Threat for Fire Spread Today... Relative humidity values are forecast to drop into the mid teens this afternoon with westerly winds increasing to around 10-15 mph. Gusts of 15-20 mph are possible this afternoon as well,... especially across portions of southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The combination of extremely low humidity values, breezy conditions, and dry fine fuels will lead to an enhanced threat for fire spread this afternoon into early this evening. The exception will be areas where snow remains on the ground in parts of northeastern Pennsylvania and northwest New Jersey. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restriction, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.

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BINGO UPDATE Due to the latest set of guidelines, BINGO will be cancelled for December 16, 23, and 30. We hope to be able to resume BINGO on January 6th.

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for this year’s Santa Run! This is one of the highlights of the year for us. Unfortunately, when we have to show up at someone’s house it is usually one of the worst days of their lives, so being able to be there on one of the happiest is truly a treat. Hopefully we were able to spread some Christmas Cheer! We hope everyone has a healthy, safe, and most importantly, happy holiday season. If you have not already, be sure to post your pictures in the comments section of one of our posts.

The National Weather Service is predicting 18-24 inches of snow for our area between Wednesday and Thursday. With a storm like this, it is best to avoid any and all unnecessary travel to provide PennDOT and our township road crew with the opportunity to clear the roads unimpeded. Heavy snow can lead to treacherous roadway conditions. So, if you do have to be on the roads, please be sure to pack vital supplies, like food, water, and warm clothes. ... If you are in need of assistance in Bushkill Township or any other Northampton County Municipality: - Non-Emergency Number: 610-759-2200 - For All Emergencies: Dial 911

Santa Run East is running approx. 1hr and 45mins behind schedule

Santa Run West Side are back on route. We are now 1 hour behind schedule. Santa Run East is an hour and a half behind schedule.

Santa Run West Side will be delayed due to a Emergency Call. We will advise when we are back on route.

Right now, the east side Santa run is 1 hour behind schedule

Santa Run West is now approximately 30 minutes behind schedule. We hope everyone is having as much fun as we are!

Santa Run West Side are back on route. We are now 1 hour behind schedule. Santa Run East is an hour and a half behind schedule.