The RTFR is committed to serving the townships of Richland, Milford, and Springfield with the highest degree of protection to life, property and livestock. The RTFR is led by a team of volunteers who spend countless hours in training, to further their expertise in the fields of fire protection and rescue, which they use on an everyday basis.

The Officers and members of Richland Township Fire and Rescue join the Quakertown Fire Department in mourning the loss of Raymond Stever. Ray was a former Chief of the Quakertown Fire Department and a greatly influential man in the fire service. He will be greatly missed by both departments.

Engine 56 was dispatched for the report of a car into rocks and a telephone pole. Reports also stated that the car was now on fire with the driver out of the vehicle. The engine was enroute within minutes of the dispatch and arrived onscene to find one car fully involved. Tanker 36 was also dispatched for water supply, however they were recalled by Deputy 56 due to the crews rapidly controlling the blaze. Rescue 56 also arrived to assist the engine crew.

Rescue 56 assisted the Quakertown Fire Department for a RIT team assignment at a garage fire in the 1100 Block of Route 313, Richland Twp.  While enroute Chief 87 placed the incident under control quickly and R-56 took the cover at station 18 for a short period. 

Rescue 56 reponds to the 300 Block of Locust Street in Coopersburg Borough, Lehigh County for a report of a Dwelling Fire.  Upon arrival of Lehigh County Units it was determnined that the dwelling fire was a malfunctioning heating unit.

A big thumbs up goes to FP Lieut. Graziano for holding a Columbia Gas Transmisson Safety Course at Station 56.  Approx. 50 Fire Police and Firefighters attended this class to further their knowledge on Natural Gas emergencies.  Thanks Pete!!!

At Approx. 18:31 Hrs. Station 56 was dispatched to a dwelling in Springfield Twp. for possible Co., per request by Chief 56 and an ambulance from Squad 108.  Crews arrived quickly to find no CO in the residence and went available shortly thereafter. 

Tonight, we will celebrate another year of hard work. The members of the RTFR will gather in our banquet hall for a night of relaxation and appreciation. Mutual aid comapnies will cover the first due to provide supreme fire protection while the members enjoy an evening off. Special thanks to Staions 36 and 57 for the cover.

Richland Township Fire and Rescue is  attempting to sell their 1998 wells cargo utility trailer. This trailer is currently being used as Collapse 56.The asking price is $10,000 and is equipped for immediate service. For more information, contact Chief Ronald March (215-783-8081)

RTFR will take delivery of a 2010 HME/Ahrens fox pumper/tanker in April of 2010. The truck will cost around $450,000 and will be the first new peice of apparatus since the purchase of the 1994 Freightliner. These pictures are of a similar truck and is what Tanker 56 will look close to.