In the evening hours of Saturday Tower 25 was dispatched for a structure fire with entrapment in Shillington Borough. Upon arrival the crew from tower 25 assisted with roof work and various truck company operations. … [Read more...]
Just before midnight on Thursday evening engine tanker 25 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm for a structure fire with entrapment in the 1200 Blk of Cotton St in the City of Reading. Initially dispatched as the 2nd alarm RIT company, upon arrival crews were put to work per command … [Read more...]
Just before midnight on Wednesday evening rescue engine 25 was dispatched to Birdsboro Borough for a reported garage fire. First arriving units gave the report of a working auto fire extending into the adjacent single story detached garage. The crew from rescue engine 25 assisted … [Read more...]
Rest easy Brother, we have the watch from here.
Sgt. Jeremy Emerich 1979-2020 When I am called to duty, God wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child before it's too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert to … [Read more...]
Just after 0430 on Sunday morning Exeter Fire was dispatched to the 50 blk of Holly Dr in Exeter Twp for a report of a fire next to the building that was melting the siding of the structure. Rescue engine 25 arrived on scene with a crew of 4 to find the siding melting and … [Read more...]
At 0240 on Friday morning rescue engine 25 along with Central Berks PD and Mt. Penn Fire Department responded to a report of a trash truck into light post with approximately 50 gallons of fuel and fluids down in front of the Dollar General in St. Lawrence Borough. Crews from 25 … [Read more...]
At 0646 on Friday morning rescue 25 was dispatched for an accident with unknown injuries in the 100 Blk of Old Friedensburg Rd. While en-route the assignment was upgraded to with possible injuries and possible confinement. After arriving on scene rescue 25s crew stabilized the … [Read more...]
On Thursday evening at 2054, just roughly 9 hours after clearing the 2nd alarm fire in earl township, Co 25 along with mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 200 block of Vesper Avenue in Exeter Township for a report of a shed on fire. DC25-2 arrived to find heavy fire from … [Read more...]
Just after 1100 on Thursday morning tanker 25 was dispatched to the 200 Blk of Manatawny Rd in Earl Township for a reported house fire. First arriving units had fire showing from the roof and upgraded the assignment to a 2nd alarm. The crew from tanker 25 operated for about an … [Read more...]
At 15:22 on Sunday afternoon, Rescue-Engine 25 was dispatched to Schoffers Rd in the area of Pennsylvania Ave for a single vehicle accident. Rescue-Engine 25 made the response with a crew of 5. After arriving on scene they found a single vehicle accident where the car went off … [Read more...]
Employment Opportunity – Part-Time Firefighters
The Exeter Township Fire Department, Berks County, Pennsylvania is accepting letters of interest to establish an employment eligibility list and is seeking experienced candidates interested in the position(s) of Part-Time Firefighter The Exeter Township Fire Department is a … [Read more...]
Just before 1400 on Thursday afternoon rescue engine 25 was dispatched for an accident with reported entrapment. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle off the roadway about 15 feet down an embankment with the driver still trapped. The assignment had rescue 7 added, once on … [Read more...]
A little before 1600 on Sunday afternoon Rescue engine 25 was dispatched for a house fire in the 40 Blk of Gibraltar Rd with a report of a fire in an attached garage. Rescue engine 25 made the response with a crew of 4, while enroute Exeter PD gave the report of a small working … [Read more...]
At 0617 on Thursday morning rescue engine 25 was dispatched as RIT to assist company 57 (Mohnton) with a working fire in the 100 Blk of E Summit St. First arriving units gave the report of a heavy smoke showing from the 1st and 2nd floors. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a … [Read more...]
A little after 1600 on Wednesday afternoon company 25 was dispatched to Earl Township to assist with working fire reported to be a detached garage. Rescue engine 25's crew assisted with overhaul and remained on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning to service. … [Read more...]