Members spent the past few weeks reviewing brush fire operations, which are common in our area. Brush fire season typically starts in the spring and ends in the fall and are fueled by dry, hot and windy conditions. During training, members learned more about containment and extinguishment tactics, equipment maintenance and apparatus operations, including our new Brush 25 which was placed into service ... (Full Story & Photos)

The on-duty crew recently had some visitors. Students from The Morgan School stopped in for a tour of the station. Sgt. Jared Weeks then demonstrated what firefighters look like when they put on their turnout gear and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus). During this demonstration, Firefighter Eric Wachter explained why it is essential for us to have the protective equipment that we do.

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Yesterday, on-duty personnel went to the Exeter KinderCare Learning Center to teach the students about fire prevention. Our crews always look forward to meeting with members of the community and teaching them how to be safe and what to do in a fire situation. Thanks for having us; we look forward to next time!... (Full Story & Photos)

Exeter Township Fire Department crews were dispatched to the 4000 block of Circle Avenue Wednesday afternoon for a structure fire — a lawn mower fire that had extended to a shed. Arriving crews quickly extinguished the fire. Crews on scene were released in about an hour. Thanks to our mutual aid partners who supported us on this call.... (Full Story & Photos)

Members took part in a live burn session at the Berks County Fire Training Center this past Tuesday. 5 two-person teams focused on different fire ground activities, including fire attack, incident command, RIT and search. Members are required to participate in a structure burn each year to maintain their interior-qualified status. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help your ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Firefighters Ethan Collins and Phil Ellingsworth Jr. for receiving full interior status. The pair recently completed their probationary period by demonstrating proficiency in their firefighting skills, including performing well during live burns and other training exercises. Firefighters Collins and Ellingsworth earned their national Firefighter I certification and plan to advance ... (Full Story & Photos)

A big thank you to Kristen and the team at Berks Fire Water Restoration for generously donating 25 cases of drinking water to the Exeter Township Fire Department. With the heat of this summer so far, this donation will help our members stay hydrated and safe during calls and training.... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews from the Exeter Township Fire Department and mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Penns Drive in St. Lawrence at around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday for a reported house fire. Deputy Chief Eric Lessig arrived on scene and reported a middle of the row, single family residence with fire and smoke from the second floor. Crews contained the fire to the room where it started and rescued ... (Full Story & Photos)