Diligence Fire Company No.1 of Summit Hill, PA

11/01/2026

🚒 A SUCCESSFUL NIGHT OF SAFETY! 🚒

Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 would like to thank everyone who helped make tonight’s Trick-or-Treat traffic safety operation a success!

Our personnel were positioned along the highway at Ludlow, White, Fell and Hazard Streets to assist residents and trick-or-treaters safely across the roadway. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation, patience, and understanding throughout the evening.

We would also like to remind everyone that traffic through Summit Hill Borough will remain significantly elevated until further notice due to the ongoing closure of Route 209 between Nesquehoning and Jim Thorpe.

Please continue to use extra caution when traveling through town. Slow down, remain alert, watch for pedestrians, and be especially mindful of children and families crossing roadways.

Our traffic situation is not returning to normal just because Halloween is over. We are asking everyone to remain vigilant and make safety a priority.

Thank you to our community for your cooperation and to our members for taking the time to help keep Summit Hill safe!

10/31/2026

🚒 TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY REMINDER 🎃

For tonight’s trick-or-treat, Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 personnel will be stationed along the highway at Ludlow Street, White Street, and Hazard Street to assist pedestrians with safely crossing.

For everyone’s safety, we ask that trick-or-treaters and their families use one of these three designated crossing locations when crossing the highway. Please follow the directions of our firefighters who will be there to assist.

We ask motorists to slow down, remain alert, and watch carefully for children and families enjoying Halloween.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe!

🎃 Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

10/31/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – SUMMIT HILL BOROUGH 🚨

Due to the closure of Route 209 between Nesquehoning and Jim Thorpe, motorists should expect significantly heavier traffic traveling through Summit Hill Borough, including along Lentz Trail.

We are asking everyone to please use extra caution while traveling throughout the borough.

🚒 A few important reminders:

* Slow down and allow extra travel time.
* Be alert for increased vehicle traffic, especially on residential streets.
* Be mindful of emergency vehicles responding to calls.
* Avoid unnecessary travel through congested areas if possible.

Increased traffic brings additional hazards for both motorists and pedestrians. Please be patient, stay alert, and look out for one another.

This traffic advisory will be for an unknown length of time.

Let’s all do our part to keep Summit Hill safe!

10/30/2026

🎃🚒 Looking for the hottest place in town to go trick-or-treating tomorrow night? Look no further than the FIREHOUSE! 🔥👻

We’ll have plenty of Spooktacular treats waiting for all our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses!

The members of Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night during Summit Hill’s Trick-or-Treat!

Stop by, say hello, grab a treat, and help us make it a fun and safe Halloween for everyone!

Happy Halloween from all of us at Diligence Fire Co. No. 1! 🎃🚒

10/30/2026

🚨 FIRE DANGER – ELEVATED RISK TODAY 🚨

🔥 Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 – Public Safety Notice

Residents are urged to use extra caution today as an elevated risk for fire spread exists across eastern Pennsylvania, including our area.

This afternoon's weather conditions are expected to include:
- Relative humidity dropping to approximately 35%.
- Temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s.
- West winds of 10–15 MPH, with gusts up to 25 MPH.

These conditions can allow fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to control in a very short amount of time.

PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

🚫 Avoid all outdoor burning today. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🚬 Properly extinguish and dispose of ci******es, cigarette butts, and other smoking materials.

🛠️ Use caution when operating outdoor machinery, including lawn equipment, that could create sparks and ignite dry grass or leaves.

🍂 Be mindful of dry grass, leaves, brush, and other combustible materials around your property.

Conditions are expected to improve this evening as winds diminish and humidity increases.

A small spark can quickly turn into a large fire under these conditions. Please do your part to help prevent an unnecessary fire and keep our community safe.

Thank you for your cooperation.

10/28/2026

🚒 HAPPY NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY! 🚑🚔

Today, we honor the men and women who answer the call when others need help the most.

As volunteers at Diligence Fire Co. No. 1, this day hits a little differently. We’re your neighbors, friends, coworkers, parents, and spouses. We have jobs to get to, families to take care of, and responsibilities just like everyone else. But when that pager goes off, we drop what we’re doing, leave whatever moment we’re in, and go — because someone needs us.

Volunteering isn’t always easy. It means late nights, missed dinners, interrupted holidays, tired mornings, and time away from the people we love. It means showing up when it’s inconvenient, when we’re exhausted, and sometimes when we don’t know what we’ll face. We do it not for recognition or a paycheck, but because we care about our community and the people who call it home.

We couldn’t do it without the families who understand when we have to leave, the coworkers who pick up the slack, the fellow firefighters who become family, and the community that continues to support us.

Today, Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 is proud to stand alongside firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and every first responder who answers the call — paid or volunteer. Every response matters, and every sacrifice counts.

To our fellow volunteers and all first responders: thank you for showing up, for giving your time, and for being there when someone needs you most. And to our families, thank you for sharing us with the community.

❤️ We may volunteer our time, but our commitment to serving our community is 100%.

From all of us at Diligence Fire Co. No. 1, thank you for answering the call! 🚒

10/27/2026

🍽️ DILIGENCE FIRE CO. NO. 1 HAM DINNER 🍽️

Mark your calendars! Our Ham Dinner is coming up on Sunday, November 8th, from 11 AM until 2 PM! 🐷

🎟️ TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

For just $14 per ticket, enjoy a delicious platter that includes:

🍖 Ham
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
🌽 Your choice of Corn or Green Beans
🥖 Roll with Butter
🍰 Dessert
🥤 Drink

🎟️ HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS:
Contact any member of Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 to purchase your tickets!

⚠️ A limited number of walk-in meals will be available, so we encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance!

❤️ Come out, enjoy a great meal, and support your local volunteer firefighters! Your continued support helps Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 serve and protect our community. Every ticket and every contribution makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your support!

📅 Date: Sunday, November 8th
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
💲 Price: $14 per ticket
🎟️ Tickets on sale starting tomorrow!

Thank you for supporting Diligence Fire Co. No. 1! 🚒❤️

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

🔥🍔 Another Great Meal Night at Diligence Fire Company No. 1! 🍔🔥

There’s nothing better than bringing everyone together for some good food, great company, and plenty of laughs!

Tonight, our members came together for another meal night featuring sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, all the fixings and sides, homemade baked goods, and plenty of drinks to go around! 🌭🍔🍪

But as always, it was about more than just the food. It was an evening filled with great stories, plenty of laughter, good-natured ribbing, and the camaraderie that makes our fire company feel like family. ❤️

These moments remind us that being part of a fire company is about so much more than answering calls. It’s about the friendships we build, the memories we make, and the bond we share as we work together for our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make tonight another great evening at the firehouse!

10/19/2026

🚨 FIRE SAFETY TIP: YOUR SMOKE & CO DETECTORS HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE! 🚒

Did you know that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors don’t last forever? Even if your alarms still beep when you test them, they may no longer provide reliable protection as they age.

🏠 Here’s what every homeowner should know:

🔔 Smoke Detectors: Most smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacture.

☠️ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors: Many CO alarms need to be replaced every 5–10 years, depending on the manufacturer and model. Always check the expiration date and manufacturer’s instructions.

✅ Check the date: Look on the back of your alarms for the manufacture date, replacement date, or expiration information.

✅ Replace expired alarms: Don’t wait until they stop working to replace them.

✅ Test regularly: Test your alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions and replace batteries as needed.

✅ Know the difference: Pressing the test button confirms certain alarm functions, but it does not guarantee that an expired detector can still reliably detect smoke or carbon monoxide.

Your smoke and CO detectors are your first line of defense against hidden dangers in your home. Taking a few minutes to check their dates could save lives!

🚒 A few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow. Check your detectors and protect your family!