Dewey Fire Company No. 1

Dewey Fire Company No. 1 Dewey Fire Co. is in Hellertown, Pa. Founded in 1898 after a rash of fires in Hellertown.

Our mission is to provide Fire and Rescue Protection for Hellertown and Basic and Advanced Life Support for Hellertown and Lower Saucon Twsp. On December 17, 1897, a preliminary meeting was held at the Cottage Hotel with about 35 men in attendance. Work began on drafting the Constitution and By-laws, and on January 18, 1898 the first officers of the Hellertown Hook & Ladder were elected. Admiral D

ewey's victory in Manila Harbor on May 1, 1898 caused Milton Keller (the first Fire Chief) to suggest the name Dewey Fire Company to the volunteers. The name was formally adopted prior to the chartering of the organization. The Company met at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street until some time in 1900 when the Borough erected a combination Fire House, Borough Hall, Police Station, and Jail on Saucon Street at a cost of under $4000. During those first decades of the organization, the Fire House became the focal point of the social lives of the members.

This year's car show will be on Wednesday, July 8th with a rain date of Thursday, July 9th! REMINDER!! We are still col...
05/24/2026

This year's car show will be on Wednesday, July 8th with a rain date of Thursday, July 9th!

REMINDER!! We are still collecting donations for the fireworks show! Our goal is $20,000! If you would like to donate, please go to https://dewey-fire-company-no-1.square.site/product/fireworks-sponsor-donation/80?cs=true&cst=custom

We will be creating a banner recognizing everyone who has donated that will be displayed throughout the Carnival at the pavilion!

Sponsor Tiers

Chief $1,000 and Above

Assistant Chief $500-$999

Captain $200-$499

Lieutenant $100-$199

Firefighter $1-99

05/18/2026

We want to wish Lt. Jon Delmore a Happy Birthday!

05/07/2026

We would like to wish Firefighter Michael Cordes a Happy Birthday!

04/30/2026

🎆 Join the Celebration! 🎇

Your support makes the Dewey Carnival Friday night fireworks finale a highlight each year. We're counting on you again to make this year's show just as spectacular.

To donate, simply click the link below. As a token of gratitude, we'll proudly display a banner recognizing our generous sponsors by their contribution level.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 to cover the show.

2026 Dewey Carnival nights!
04/29/2026

2026 Dewey Carnival nights!

04/13/2026
04/09/2026

Please see information for increased wildfire risk.

Today, stipend members took advantage of the weather to deep clean the trucks. They have also responded to two calls for...
04/03/2026

Today, stipend members took advantage of the weather to deep clean the trucks.

They have also responded to two calls for service in the Borough along with other Dewey members.

A huge shout out to Lehigh University Ice Hockey. Today players from both the D1 & D2 teams were at the station voluntee...
03/29/2026

A huge shout out to Lehigh University Ice Hockey. Today players from both the D1 & D2 teams were at the station volunteering with several projects and some spring cleaning. The team has been volunteering thier time the last several years each spring. Thank you for your continued support!!! "Neighbors Helping Neighbors"

Today, volunteer stipend members drilled on pump operations for the Rescue Engine. We are still accepting applications ...
03/27/2026

Today, volunteer stipend members drilled on pump operations for the Rescue Engine.

We are still accepting applications and now offering 6-hr stipend shift time slots during the weekdays for $50.

You can submit your interest in joining our department by going to https://deweyfireco.org/join-the-fire-department/

Address

502 Durham Street
Hellertown, PA
18055

Telephone

(610) 838-0161

Website

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