Mocanaqua Firefighters Establish Fill Site to Support Hemlock Springs House Fire
Photo by Mocanaqua Vol. Fire Co. # 1Mocanaqua Engine 118 establishes a fill site at Ridge Runners Pond in Salem Township, drafting water to support firefighting operations at a fully involved house fire in Hemlock Springs on January 3, 2026.
Photo by Mocanaqua Vol. Fire Co. # 1Coffee and refreshments are staged for firefighters during cold-weather operations, courtesy of Food Express of Shickshinny, supporting crews during extended fireground operations.
Photo by Mocanaqua Vol. Fire Co. # 1Firefighters work along the exterior of a heavily involved residence in the Hemlock Springs area as thick smoke continues to pour from the structure during suppression efforts.
Photo by Mocanaqua Vol. Fire Co. # 1Mocanaqua Engine 118 is staged with pump panels open while supplying water from the fill site to tanker operations supporting the structure fire.
Photo by Mocanaqua Vol. Fire Co. # 1Engine 118 is positioned at Ridge Runners Pond as firefighters maintain drafting operations in icy conditions to ensure a continuous water supply for fire suppression efforts.
January 3, 2026 – On Saturday morning, Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Station 118, was dispatched at the request of Summer Hill Fire Company to establish a water fill site along South Mountain Road at Ridge Runners Pond in Salem Township. The assignment supported fire suppression operations at a fully involved residential structure fire in the Hemlock Springs area. Engine 118 crews set up drafting operations in freezing conditions, providing a sustained water supply to assisting companies battling heavy fire conditions. Firefighters operated for several hours to maintain water flow and support on-scene suppression efforts. No injuries were reported among responding crews. Information provided by Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The department also extended thanks to Food Express of Shickshinny for providing coffee to volunteers during the morning operations.
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