PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Spectators find a shady spot to watch Northampton Fire Department's annual Firefighters' Parade, held July 22 in conjunction with Northampton Community Days Fair.

Michael Jamicky, of Allen Township Fire Company, operates the emergency lighting while Craig Wilhelm, of Delaware Valley Judges Association, assesses the vehicle. The brush truck received top honors in its category.

Charlie Rohrer, of Delaware Valley Judges Association, inspects Lehigh Township Fire Department's 1993 Pierce 75-foot ladder truck while firefighter Chad Green sets the vehicle's wheel chocks.

Members of Allen Township Fire Company proudly display the six trophies they received in various categories. Honors included Best Overall Department.

Northampton Fire Department's fleet passes parade spectators along Smith Lane, adjacent to Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane.

Lehigh Township Fire Department displays five winning trophies, which included first place in the heavy rescue category and the Workhorse Award for an apparatus with multiple capabilities.