The Lower Macungie Fire Department commemorated its centennial anniversary with a community open house Oct. 12. The event included exhibits and demonstrations by local first responders, fire truck tours, a bounce house for young visitors and more. Lower Macungie firefighter Gavin Heffner shows Matthew Tearney, of East Greenville, how to use a fire hose at the Lower Macungie Fire Department open house Oct. 12.

Press Photos by Tim SinglesNoah, left and Liam Mirth, of Breinigsville, try on firefighter turnout gear.

Eli Everitt, of Alburtis, sits in the officer’s seat of a Lower Macungie Township Fire Department fire truck.

Upper Saucon Police officer S. Suleski and his K-9 partner Ruby demonstrate their skill. Firefighter Andrew Miller volunteers to be part of the demonstration.

Dillon Gigliogti and Todd Hetrick talk with Macungie Ambulance Corps EMT Danika Burgett.

Lower Macungie Fire Department’s “Tower 81” flies the American flag as part of festivities marking the 100th anniversary of the Lower Macungie Fire Department.