The ETVFD has issued over $60,000 in 1st and 2nd quarter incentive checks to its members for 2010.  The members receive an incentive check based on participation with the newly implemented staffing program, fire responses, training participation, community event participation, etc. 

We have over 20 members that have earned over $1,000, 12 of those members have earned over $2,000, 5 of those members have earned over $3,000, and 2 OF THOSE MEMBERS HAVE EARNED OVER $4,000 in the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2010.  Members receive their checks on a quarterly basis with end of year incentives being distributed in December.  All in all, an active member will receive 5 checks a year for their participation.  Over 50 ETVFD members have received incentive checks in 2010!

If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact Deputy Chief Chris Jordan at cjordan@exetertwpfire25.com.  Also, please contact Deputy Chief Jordan to ask about our NEW RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP BONUS PROGRAM!  With the housing market coming around, there are a lot of houses for sale in Exeter  Township, especially in and around the Reiffton Station.  Great opportunity for certified firefighters to move to an area with a busy, progressive fire department within seconds of the fire station!

The ETVFD has added over 15 new members in 2010 and has interviews pending with an additional 5 members to help increase the service to the community for 2011 and beyond.  Please contact us to check us out!

Today, the ETFD was requested for Marine 25 by FC 34 (S. Brady) to assist Co. 42 (Cumru) with removing a small boat from the Schuylkill River in the area of Popler Neck Rd. Crews did not utilize Marine 25 as the water level was low enough to walk across.

Co. 25 along with other Companies in Zone 5/6 have created a Water Task Force to deal with these and other types water related incidents. Any interested companies in the County that are currently involved with water operations or may be interested are urged to attend a County-wide meeting at the Berks County Fire Training site on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00PM This is an informal meeting to open the lines of communications between companies that share an interest in water operations.

Tonight, members of the ETFD went to the Berks County Fire Training Site to practice thier fire ground operation skills. Members performed dry runs through the "Old" burn building as if there were live fire. Skills performed included: scene size-up, ground ladder operations, search and rescue, hose-line advancement. As always, weekly training will be held on a Tuesday night. Any prospective new members are urged to contact the station, 610-779-8848, or stop up and talk to an Officer.

At 00:30 hours, company 25 station 3 was dispatched to assist company 49 on a possible structure fire in Amity Township.  Rescue-Engine 25-2 and Engine 25-1 made the response with 9 personnel.  Company 25 members were instructed to stand-by while interior crews checked for a possible electrical fire.  Rescue 25 remained staffed throughout the incident to cover any emergencies in Exeter Township or St. Lawrence Borough.  All company 25 units cleared the scene in just over one hour.

At approximately 0123 hours the ETFD (Co. 25) along with Mt. Penn (1) and Birdsboro-Union (7) were dispatched to St. Lawrence Borough in the area of St. Lawrence Avenue and Levan St. for a reported Brush Fire on the mountain. Deputy 25 (E. Lessig) requested Lower Alsace (4) to assist. Upon response Brush 25 and Engine 25 crews witnessed visible flames from the mountain. Crews tried to access the fire from multiple locations until it was determine the only access would be from Dautrich Rd. Access was limited to a dirt path which was extremely rocky in some spots. Crews worked at the fire and contained it to roughly an acre of land and initially cleared at 0500hours. Due to the severe heat the likely hood of a rekindle was possible so crews agreed to return at 0800 to check on the area and make sure there were no rekindles. Upon arriving crew witnessed some rekindles and stretched forestry hose in order to extinguish the fires. The initial investigation indicates that fireworks being set off may have caused the fire. At approximately 1200hours crews requested the assistance of Western Berks Fire (18) and Strausstown Fire (50) to respond and take over mop up operations. Also assisting were Oley Fire Company Ambulance. A special thanks to those crews that assisted and we look forward to working with you again!

From everyone at the Exeter Township Fire Department have a happy and safe Independence Day.

Tower 25 was requested to assist in supplying a  ladder arch to fly a large American Flag across High Street in Pottstown, Montgomery County.  Tower 25 along with MontCo 59 (Ringing Hill)  suspended a large American Flag between the two aerial platforms and watched as the parade procession passed through.  Thanks to the Borough of Pottstown and the Parade committee  for inviting us to help honor our veterans and celebrate Independence Day at this special event.

This week for the Tuesday Drill Night the members reviewed the operation and set up of of Tower 25.  The members also got the chance to practice throwing and climbing ground ladders.  This gave some of our 10 new members a good overview of some of our equipment and some seasoned members a good review and a chance to share their knowledge with the new members. 

Several members of the Exeter Fire Dept.  are testing for their firefighter certifications.  The members completed their written tests and continued tonight with practical "live fire" evolutions.  Only one more step to go for these members to get certified as interior firefighters.

Rescue 25 was dispatched to Route 422 in the area of I176 for an auto accident.   The rescue company arrived stabilized the vehicle and assisted Company 680 (SBREMS) with patient removal.  The crew made quick work of the incident and cleared the busy highway in a timely fashion.