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The board of the foundation announces its mission and priorities
New Tripoli, Pa. February 29th, 2024—The Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation was established in response to the tragic loss of firefighters Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber of New Tripoli Fire Company while battling a house fire on December 7th, 2022.
According to foundation Chairman, Justin Smith, “The mission of the foundation is to work with the Northwestern Lehigh community to raise awareness, appreciation, and resources to support the volunteer firefighters and those injured or fallen in the line of duty.” Mr. Smith continued, “This is rooted in the belief that the vitality of a community is based on who is able to help the community when it is most in need and in the Northwestern Lehigh Community that is our Volunteer Firefighters.”
Local business leaders, legislative representatives, community leaders and a lifelong firefighter joined together just weeks after the tragic events of December 2022 to form The Northwestern Lehigh Firefighters Foundation. The original contributing members included: Kylie Adams Weiss, Chad Butters, Justin Smith, Ronald Jerdon, Donald Christ, Steve Feinour, and John Hayes.
The foundation officially received it 501(c)3 status on November 21, 2023. The foundations priorities include:
- Build a Memorial, located in Ontelaunee Park, to honor the service and sacrifice of firefighters from Germansville, New Tripoli, Lynnport, and Weisenberg fire • Build a Firefighter themed splash park at Ontelaunee Park in New Tripoli. • Host a Firefighter Appreciation Picnic on May 4th, 2024. This picnic will be open to the public.
- Fundraise to assist with training and support equipment
The foundation thanks the Germansville, Lynnport, New Tripoli, and Weisenberg Fire Companies for their work to help establish the foundation’s mission and priorities.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help contribute to this important effort, please visit NWLFF.org
The Northwestern Lehigh Fire Foundation is a 501(c)3. We work with the Northwestern Lehigh community to raise awareness, appreciation, and resources to support the volunteer firefighters and those injured or fallen in the line of duty.
Information provided to TVL by:
Kylie Adams-Weiss
Board of Directors, Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation
