Lackawaxen Township EMS

03/11/2026

Public Service Announcement:

Please stay off the ice on local lakes and ponds!!

Our recent stretch of rain and warm weather has made significant changes to the thickness of the ice.

03/09/2026

Today the members of Lackawaxen EMS join communities across Pennsylvania in mourning the loss of Corporal Timothy O’Connor of the Pennsylvania State Police.

Corporal O’Connor made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving and protecting the people of the Commonwealth. His dedication to public service and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to Corporal O’Connor’s family, friends, and the entire Pennsylvania State Police community. As fellow first responders, we stand beside our law enforcement partners during this difficult time.

Please keep his loved ones and his fellow troopers in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy, Corporal O’Connor. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸🕯️

03/08/2026

02/22/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Pike County, in effect now through Monday evening.
❄️ What to expect:
• Heavy snow totals of 7–16 inches
• Strong winds with gusts up to 45 mph
• Blowing and drifting snow causing near-zero visibility
• Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially during peak storm periods
🚗 Please avoid all unnecessary travel. Whiteout conditions can develop quickly and make roads extremely dangerous.
🚑 Lackawaxen EMS remains in service for true emergencies. Staying off the roads helps keep you, your family, and first responders safe.
If you have an emergency, call 911.
Stay safe and check on neighbors when it is safe to do so. 💙

02/10/2026

Lackawaxen EMS responded to a structure fire in Masthope at approximately 1:47 AM, along with Central Volunteer Fire Department, Forest Volunteer Fire Department, Lackawaxen Township Fire Department, Greeley Vol. Fire and Rescue, Honesdale Fire Department, Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department- Station 26, Shohola Fire & Rescue, Welcome Lake Fire and Rescue Inc. , and Hawley Fire Dept

Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Our crew remained on scene providing rehab and medical support to firefighters while crews worked to extinguish the fire.

Thank you to Tafton Fire Company for covering a second ambulance to stand by if needed.

We appreciate the teamwork from all departments involved.

📸 Photo credit: T. Protsko

02/06/2026

EXTREME COLD ALERT

Dangerous wind chills expected

Cold injuries are emergencies — Call 911

07/01/2025

Calling all Chicken BBQ fans! This year we will be selling chicken barbecue dinners at Lackawaxen Township Fire Department’s Field Day on Saturday, July 19th.

Your $15 meal includes: half chicken, baked potato, applesauce, baked beans, roll and cookie.

See any member for tickets or call Mark at 845-702-1480!

Meals will be able to be picked up on July 19th starting at 4pm at Station 31.

We hope to see you then!