Lehighton Ambulance Association

Lehighton Ambulance Association 🚑 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 populat

ion 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

06/12/2026

🥵 It’s that time of year again…

The temperature climbs, the humidity sets in, and suddenly that “quick project” outside turns into an all-day adventure.

Every summer, we respond to people who simply underestimated the heat. Whether you’re mowing the lawn, working construction, gardening, attending sporting events, or enjoying a day on the lake, heat-related illnesses can sneak up on anyone.

A few things to remember:

☀️ If you’re thirsty, you’re already behind on hydration.
☀️ Take breaks before you feel like you need them.
☀️ Don’t try to “push through it.”
☀️ Check on family members, neighbors, and friends who may be spending time outdoors.

Most importantly, listen to your body. Feeling dizzy, weak, nauseated, unusually tired, or developing a headache may be your body’s way of telling you it’s time to cool down and rehydrate.

Summer is meant to be enjoyed. A little preparation can keep a fun day from turning into an ambulance ride.

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine! 🚑🌞

🚐 DID YOU KNOW? 🚐When most people think of Lehighton Ambulance Association, they think of 911 emergencies and ambulances...
06/11/2026

🚐 DID YOU KNOW? 🚐

When most people think of Lehighton Ambulance Association, they think of 911 emergencies and ambulances. But that’s only part of what we do.

Our Paratransit Division helps provide safe, reliable transportation for community members who may not be able to use traditional transportation options.

Paratransit services are often used by individuals who:
♿ Use wheelchairs or mobility devices
🏥 Need transportation to medical appointments
🩺 Require assistance getting to treatments such as dialysis, rehabilitation, or specialist visits
🚶 Have mobility limitations that make standard transportation difficult

Our Paratransit team helps ensure patients can get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and on time. Whether it’s a routine medical appointment or ongoing treatment, these transports play an important role in helping people maintain their health and independence.

While these vehicles may not respond to 911 emergencies, the service they provide is just as important to many members of our community.

Please join us in thanking our Paratransit staff for the care, compassion, and dedication they bring to our patients every day.

06/07/2026

🏍️☀️ Warmer weather means more motorcycles on our roads.

For many riders, a motorcycle isn’t just transportation—it’s a passion and a way of life. Unfortunately, every year we respond to crashes involving motorcycles, many of which could have been prevented with a little extra awareness from everyone sharing the road.

🚗 Drivers:
• Look twice before changing lanes or turning.
• Give motorcycles extra following distance.
• Check blind spots carefully.
• Avoid distractions behind the wheel.

🏍️ Riders:
• Wear proper protective gear.
• Ride within your abilities.
• Stay visible and anticipate that other drivers may not see you.

A motorcycle may be smaller, but the person riding it is someone’s spouse, parent, child, friend, or neighbor.

This summer, let’s work together to keep everyone safe. A few extra seconds of attention can make all the difference.

On Thursday, our crews had the opportunity to work with the Lehighton Area High School Class of 2026 to teach them Hands...
06/06/2026

On Thursday, our crews had the opportunity to work with the Lehighton Area High School Class of 2026 to teach them Hands Only CPR and how to control life threatening bleeding!

06/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

As graduation season begins across our community, we want to recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of all graduates.

Whether your next step is college, trade school, military service, the workforce, or discovering your path along the way — your future matters, and your community is proud of you.

There is no single road to success. Some of the most important careers in our communities are built through hands-on training, skilled trades, and public service professions.

To all graduates: keep learning, work hard, stay humble, and never underestimate the impact you can make.

💙 Congratulations from all of us at Lehighton Ambulance Association!

What are your graduation plans or career goals? Drop them in the comments and celebrate with us! 👇

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom.Memo...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom.

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer — it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who gave everything in service to others.

As we continue serving our community today, we do so with appreciation for the heroes who made that service and freedom possible.

From all of us at Lehighton Ambulance Association, we thank and remember our fallen military heroes and their families. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

We know this video is a few years old, but this EMS Week feels a little different without one of our familiar faces.

Some people leave a lasting impact not just on a company, but on the people around them, and he was certainly one of them. How fitting that this memory showed up on the final day of EMS Week.

Thank you for celebrating with us this week, and thank you for remembering those who helped shape Lehighton Ambulance into what it is today. ❤️

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Come visit us in Nesquehoning and have your child’s car seat inspected or installed! We will be at Narrow Valley Sports...
05/22/2026

Come visit us in Nesquehoning and have your child’s car seat inspected or installed! We will be at Narrow Valley Sportsplex until 2pm!

Throw back Thursday!Here are some more fun pictures of LAA over the years in honor of EMS week. 👀know anyone ? Have any ...
05/21/2026

Throw back Thursday!
Here are some more fun pictures of LAA over the years in honor of EMS week.
👀know anyone ?
Have any pics you want to share ? Add them
In the comments! We would love to see them !

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516 Iron Sreet
Lehighton, PA
18235

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+16103775155

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