Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Station 75 Fire

08/05/2026

07/21/2026

Nice night for the river.
Members went down to the boat launch, gave members a chance to drive the boat and get familiar with it.

🌊 River Swimming Safety Tips 🌊

* Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy and let someone know where you’ll be.

* Wear a life jacket if you’re not a strong swimmer or if the current is strong.

* Know the river. Check for currents, depth changes, dams, strainers (fallen trees), and underwater hazards before entering.

* Enter feet first. Never dive into water unless you know the depth and what’s below the surface.

* Watch the current. Even slow-moving water can be powerful enough to knock you off your feet.

* Avoid swimming near bridges, dams, or spillways. The currents around these structures can be deadly.

* Keep an eye on children. They should always be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult.

* Wear water shoes. They help protect your feet from rocks, glass, hooks, and other sharp objects.

* Stay sober. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, coordination, and increase the risk of drowning.

* Check the weather. Rain upstream can cause flash flooding and rapidly rising water levels, even if it’s sunny where you are.

* If you’re caught in a current, don’t fight it. Float on your back with your feet pointed downstream and angle toward shore when it’s safe.

* Respect wildlife. Give snakes, turtles, fish, and other animals plenty of space.

* Bring a first aid kit and a charged phone in a waterproof case for emergencies.

* Leave no trace. Pack out all trash to help keep rivers clean and safe for everyone.

07/19/2026

3rd annual duck derby ✅
See you next year!

07/19/2026

DUCK DERBY 2026 RESULTS ARE IN:

🥇1. Sonia Ron
🥈2. Andrew Cooper
🥉3. Frank Garrity

4. Marcia Sulick
5. Molly Josimov
6. Anna Gialias
7. Steve Dragotta
8. Cade Ocetnik

Thank you all for your support! We look forward to next year!

07/19/2026

Duck derby has begun.
Come down to the firehouse to buy some last minute ducks, t shirts or food/drinks.

World Cup, Baseball games on.
AC blowing

Ducks launch at 4pm sharp.

07/19/2026

Goooood morning!
It’s duck derby day!
2-5pm with ducks launching at 4pm sharp.
Come down for some drinks and food while we wait for the ducks.

Didn’t buy a duck? Or not enough ducks? No worries you can still purchase them today.

SAVE THE DATE!!

July 18th 2026
2pm-5pm
RACE BEGINS 4PM sharp!

See any member for tickets.
(on sale soon)

07/17/2026

DUCK RACE UPDATE

Tomorrows forecast shows extreme weather.
We are postponing the duck race.

New date is
Sunday the 19th
From 2-5pm with the ducks launching at 4pm.

We hope to still see you there.
Duck tickets are still available for purchase.

07/15/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:30 PM for parts of Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania, as well as western Warren County, New Jersey.

A severe thunderstorm was located near Penn Forest Reservoir, about 10 miles northeast of Lehighton, around 4:43 PM, and is moving southeast at 35 mph.

Hazards:
🌬️ Wind gusts up to 60 mph
🧊 Quarter-size hail (1.00”)

Communities that may be impacted include:
• Easton
• Bethlehem
• Nazareth
• Bangor
• Wind Gap
• Bath
• Jim Thorpe
• Pen Argyl
• Forks Township
• Wilson Borough
• Belvidere
• Belfast
• Tatamy
• Glendon
• Brodheadsville
• Kunkletown
…and surrounding areas.

Potential impacts:
⚠️ Downed trees and power lines
⚠️ Damage to roofs and siding
⚠️ Minor vehicle damage from hail

If you’re in the warned area, move indoors immediately and stay away from windows until the storm passes.

📸 Seeing hail, damaging winds, flooding, or storm damage? Send your photos and videos to Lehigh Valley Breaking News. Stay safe!

07/15/2026

🎆2026 National Night Out🎆

We are just three weeks away from Pohatcong Township's National Night Out! This event is being held at the Pohatcong Elementary School on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, between the hours of 5 PM and 8 PM. Come join us for a night full of fun and entertainment. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather, a rain date has been scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026.

07/15/2026

The Phillipsburg Rotary and the Huntington Fire Company pair up for this special fundraising event. Join us for a unique afternoon and cheer your duck to the finish line. Gift cards awarded for the 8 fastest swimmers. Face painting and spin the wheel to win prizes at the Rotary tent. The firehouse will have food and drinks for sale. Tickets can be purchased from either organization prior to the event or the day of.
Help each continue their work in the community.
See you Saturday at 2:00 with the race at 4:00!