Emergency Services – Police, Fire, and Ambulance Support

Protecting Mahoning Township Residents

Mahoning Township works with local police, fire, and ambulance services to provide responsive, reliable emergency support and promote public safety across the community.

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Police Department

Mahoning Township Police provide protection, enforcement, and emergency response throughout the township.
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Fire Department

Local volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies and assist with fire protection, prevention, and outreach.
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Ambulance Services

The township’s certified ambulance corps delivers emergency medical care, training programs, and shelter support.
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Safety Programs

Mahoning Township supports fire safety education and emergency response training for students and residents.
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Our emergency services work closely with township officials who help guide public safety, planning, and daily operations across Mahoning Township.

Our Township Officials
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Police Department

Serving with Integrity and Commitment

The Mahoning Township Police Department is a full-service agency headquartered at 2175 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West, Lehighton, PA. Staffed by five full-time officers under the leadership of Chief Audie Mertz, the department provides patrol coverage, emergency response, and public safety support throughout the township.

Our Mission

We shall faithfully and equitably discharge our duties with professionalism, fairness, and dedication.
Police – Community – Pride – Commitment

Contact The Police

How to Report an Emergency or Request Police Assistance

In case of an emergency, please immediately dial 911

Who To Call

To ensure a timely response and proper documentation, residents should never use the business line to report emergencies or request an officer. All service-related calls—emergency and non-emergency—should go through the Carbon County Communications Center.

  • Calling the dispatch center ensures:
  • Faster response times
  • A recorded log of the incident
  • Accurate officer assignment and tracking
Emergencies

Dial 911

For crimes in progress, traffic accidents, fire, medical emergencies, or anything requiring immediate police, fire, or EMS response.
Non-Emergencies

570-325-9111

For non-emergencies that still require an officer like vandalism, theft, or any delayed-report incidents.
Business Calls Only

570-386-2241

To speak with the Chief, request a report, or ask general township-related questions. Do not use this number to request officer response or report incidents.
Email Police Department
mahtwppd@ptd.net
You may email the department for general questions, documentation requests, or non-urgent matters that don’t require a phone call or officer response.
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Fire Department

Volunteer-Driven Response, Community Education & Mutual Aid

Fire protection for Mahoning Township is provided by the Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, chartered in 1951. The company responds to an average of 200 emergency calls per year and maintains a fleet that includes:

  • One Rescue Pumper
  • One Pumper
  • One Command Truck
  • One Tanker
  • Three Brush Trucks
  • Hazardous Material Support Trailer

They also provide automatic and mutual aid support to neighboring municipalities, including Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, East Penn Township, West Penn, and others.

Social Hall Rentals
Call (570) 386-4302

Learn More About Our Fire Department.

Fire Department Officers

The fire company also operates an alcohol-free social hall available for weddings, parties, banquets, and community events.
To book the hall, call (570) 386-4302.

Book the Social Hall
Fire Chief

Mark Ebbert

1st Assistant Chief

Jay Michalik

2nd Assistant Chief

Erik Reichard

Fire Police Captain

Frank Mase

President

Jeffrey Miller

Treasurer

Cathy Smith

Secretary

Stacy Michalik

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Ambulance Services

Certified Emergency Medical Care & Community Shelter Support

Mahoning Township is served by a dedicated volunteer ambulance association headquartered at 902 Mill Road, providing emergency medical services for Mahoning Township since 1973.

The organization began by responding to 48 calls per year and now handles over 1,000 calls annually using three fully equipped ambulances. The association has been state certified since 1989 and also functions as a local emergency shelter when needed.

More About EMS
Call (570) 386-2518

Leadership & Community Involvement

Ambulance Association Officers

For those of you interested in EMT schooling,  Mahoning Valley Ambulance offers tuition reimbursement with a contracted one year of employment at Mahoning Valley Ambulance Association.  Contact Mahoning Valley Ambulance for details.

President

Lewis Exner

Vice President

Phil Liszka

Director of Operations

Paul Waddell, Jr.

Treasurer

Robert Miller