🚑 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 population 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
01/29/2026
❄️ Another winter system may be headed our way this weekend.
With temperatures fluctuating, ice can become a bigger concern — especially on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, even when things look clear.
At Lehighton Ambulance Association, we’re staying weather-aware and ready to respond if needed. Please take extra care when walking and allow yourself a little extra time getting around.
💙 Thank you for continuing to look out for one another and for supporting your local EMS.
01/25/2026
🚨 Severe Winter Storm Safety Message ❄️
As the snow continues to fall and road conditions worsen, Lehighton Ambulance Association urges our community to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary.
Traveling during severe winter weather increases the risk of crashes, injuries, and delays in emergency response. Staying home helps keep you safe — and allows emergency services to reach those who truly need us.
If you must travel, please remember these safety tips:
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Wear your seatbelt at all times
• Keep headlights on for visibility
• Carry a winter emergency kit (blanket, phone charger, flashlight, water)
• Let someone know your route and expected arrival time
🚑 Our crews remain on duty and ready to respond, but prevention is the best protection. If you can stay home, please do.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another. ❤️❄️
01/22/2026
❄️ Snow Shoveling Safety Reminder ❄️
As winter weather approaches , Lehighton Ambulance Association wants to remind our community that snow shoveling can put serious strain on your heart. The American Heart Association warns that cold temperatures and overexertion can significantly increase the risk of heart attack.
AHA snow shoveling safety tips:
• Warm up before heading outside
• Dress for warm in layers. Extremities such as ears and feet need extra coverage
• Push snow when possible—avoid lifting
• Take frequent breaks and pace yourself
• Lift small amounts and bend at the knees
• Avoid holding your breath while shoveling
• Stay hydrated, even in cold weather
Stop immediately and call 911 if you or someone else experiences:
• Chest pain or pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Pain radiating to the arm, neck, or jaw
🚑 Our crews are on duty 24/7—but prevention is always the best medicine. Please shovel smart, look out for one another, and stay safe this winter.
🚑❤️-LAA
01/21/2026
❄️ Winter Weather Safety Reminder ❄️
With freezing temperatures and snow expected this weekend, Lehighton Ambulance Association encourages everyone to take extra precautions:
• Stay warm and limit time outdoors
• Shovel snow safely — take breaks and know your limits
• Use heating sources safely
🚑 If an emergency occurs, call 911 immediately.
Our crews are on duty 24/7 to serve our community.
Stay warm. Stay safe.
❤️— Lehighton Ambulance Association
01/03/2026
📊 Serving Our Community — By the Numbers (2025)
In 2025, Lehighton Ambulance Association responded to 16,848 calls for service across our coverage area.
These responses came from:
🚑 Advanced Life Support units
🚑 Basic Life Support transport units
🚑 EMS Squads responding to rendezvous and mutual aid
🚑 Overflow and additional units when call volume required it
Each call represents a patient who needed help, a crew that answered the call, and an EMS system working together to ensure care was delivered when and where it was needed.
Our teams provided coverage days, nights, weekends, and holidays — adapting as call volume increased and expanding resources when possible to continue meeting our community’s needs.
These numbers are more than statistics. They reflect dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving our communities 24/7.
As call volume continues to grow, LAA remains committed to evolving, expanding, and supporting both our crews and the communities we serve.
Thank you for trusting Lehighton Ambulance Association to be there when it matters most. ❤️🚑
01/02/2026
🩸 Today is Blood Drive Day!!!! 🩸
📣 We have had numerous donors cancel their appointments today, so we will be able to take some walk-ins! We have times available at 1:45, 2:15, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, and 4:30! Appointments are on a first come first serve basis; if you would like to reserve a spot please register online or message our FB page! Thank you
12/31/2025
Our ALS Split Unit with Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association had quite the day today!
Let this be a reminder with snow moving through our area tonight to be safe and stay home unless you and absolutely need to!
Stay safe out there!❄️
12/31/2025
As we ring in the New Year, Lehighton Ambulance Association would like to wish our community a safe and happy New Year’s Eve.
While many are celebrating with family and friends, our dedicated crews are on duty, just as they are every day, ready to help anyone in need of emergency medical care.
If you’re celebrating, please do so responsibly: plan a safe ride home, dress for the cold, and look out for one another. Our goal is always the same, keeping our community safe and healthy, tonight and throughout the year.
Thank you to our crews for their commitment and service, and thank you to our community for your continued trust. Here’s to a safe New Year.
12/30/2025
🚑🩸 Are you still looking for a way to help your community? We still have a few appointments available for the Red Cross Blood Drive at our 'Main Station' at 5th Street and Iron Street in Lehighton. The following appointments are available: Whole Blood (standard donation) - 3:15, 3:30, 3:45 (2 appointment!), 4:00, 4:15 (2 appointment!), and 4:30 (2 appointment!). 🚑 🩸
We also have a Power Red appointment available at 2:30 - What are the requirements for a Power Red Donation? In addition to meeting other whole blood donor qualifications, you must also meet specific criteria for donating Power Red, especially for hemoglobin, weight and height.
Power Red is for type O, A negative or B negative donors
Donation Frequency: Every 112 days, up to 3 times/year*
You must be in good health and feeling well**
Male donors+ must be at least 17 years old in most states, at least 5'1" tall and weigh at least 130 lbs, and have a hemoglobin level of at least 13.3 g/dL.
Female donors+ must be at least 19 years old, at least 5'3" tall and weigh at least 150 lbs, and have a hemoglobin level of at least 13.3 g/dL.
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Lehighton Ambulance Association!
This season is about family, togetherness, and caring for one another. As you celebrate with loved ones, we encourage everyone to stay safe and look out for those around you.
We are honored to serve this community and remain here for you 24/7—on holidays and every day in between. From our LAA family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with warmth, health, and peace. ❤️🚑
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Lehighton Ambulance is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization, created on January 26th, 1954 as part of the Lehigh Fire Co #1. Lehighton Ambulance separated from the fire company in 1992 as a stand-alone entity. 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 population 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 10,000 plus calls and 4000 plus transports in 2018.
Lehighton Ambulance proudly provides Basic & Advanced Life Support to:
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Parryville, Nesquehoning, 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 the following municipalities.
Carbon County:
The Boroughs of Bowmanstown 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
Our Management Team
Keith Heckman: Director of Operations / Administrator
John Reinbold: Supervisor / CFO
Timothy Rigotti: Supervisor / CIO / HR
Jarad Yeastedt: Supervisor / Patient Care Manager
Station Managers
Daniel Koch: Lehighton Station Manager
Bennett Heyman: Penn Forest Station Manager
Erin Behler: Panther Valley Station Manager
Amber Reinbold: Jim Thorpe Station Manager
Administrative Assistants
Robert Valusek: Head of Vehicle Maintenance
Gregg Harleman: Safety and Training Coordinator
Matthew Ruch: Paratransit Coordinator
