Tonight, our RIT was dispatched on the initial response and Ladder on the 2nd Alarm to the Western Berks Ambulance Station #1 in Spring Township. There was an Ambulance on fire inside their garage where other units were also parked. The fire was quickly contained by the first … [Read more...]
Around 1922 hours tonight, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to the area of 300 block of Madison Ave for a reported fire to multiple sheds and a fence. L66 arrive with fire showing attempting to find the best access. E66-2 arrived. Crews stretched 3 inch alley line … [Read more...]
Just after 2100 hours, the structure fire assignment was struck for a fire in a building in the 100 block of Tuckerton Road in Muhlenberg Twp. Deputy 66 arrived with a 2-story building with smoke showing. E66 arrived and went in service. E66-3 followed in laying a 400ft supply … [Read more...]
Station 66 was added to the 2nd alarm assignment in Hamburg Boro with multiple garages on fire. We responded w/ Engine 66 with a crew of 7. We arrived and met with command. The fire was under control and we were released fairly quickly. … [Read more...]
The MTFR remains very busy with a structure fire today on Hay Road in Muhlenberg Twp. Crews arrived with heavy fire conditions to the rear extending into the walls, roof and structure. Crews made an extensive attack even while sustaining a roof collapse. Crews evacuated and went … [Read more...]
Today Engine 66 & Ladder 66 were dispatched to assist our Brother's from the Blandon Fire Co with a reported structure fire on Main St (Rt 73) Maidencreek Twp. We arrived with a water supply already established. Our crews went to work assisting with fire ground operations … [Read more...]
Crews dispatched to Boscov's for a structure fire. Units on scene with a working dumpster fire against the front of the structure. E66-2 went in service and E66 supplied. There was no damage inside the store and the store was remained open after we left. … [Read more...]
Station 66 w/ Ladder 12 were dispatched to Schell's on North 5th Street Hwy for a manual pull fire alarm. DC66-1 arrived with employees out the rear on the parking lot were dumping water on a smoldering pile. Crews found that there was a fire inside Dairy Swirl that was moved … [Read more...]
On the morning of 11/17/2020, units were dispatched to Ontelaunee Farm's in Muhlenberg Twp for a brush fire. Crews arrived with a large compost pile on fire. Numerous Tankers were utilized and worked on scene for a few hours. Thank you for all the help!! Photo's are courtesy … [Read more...]
On Saturday November 7th, the MTFR responded to the 700 block of Euclid Ave in Muhlenberg Twp for a confirmed working garage fire. Deputy 66-4 on scene with a storage shed fully involved with extension to a vehicle, utility pole and wires and also another garage. E66 dropped a … [Read more...]
This evening, stations 37 & 12 were dispatched to the area of Allentown Pike and Park Road to check for smoke in the area. Asst 33 on Rt 222 found a fire at the Berks Transfer facility on Willow Creek Road in Ontelaunee Twp. The assignment got upgraded adding E66 & R66. Crews … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR battled two working vehicle fires on Thursday night . The first was near Eisenbrown and Madison Ave. Chief & Deputy 34 were on scene confirming a well off Engine compartment impeding the passenger area. E66-2 arrived and went in service. The second … [Read more...]
The MTFR continues to catch work as E66-3 & E66-1 responded to assist the Blandon Fire Co for a fully involved vehicle fire on Pricetown Rd in Alsace Twp. First two photos from the Blandon Fire Co. … [Read more...]
Crews were alerted of a building fire. Ladder 66 arrived and confirmed smoke from the eves. Captain 66 on scene taking command. Crews made their way in finding fire on the 3rd floor extending into the attic area. Members were able to open up the walls and ceiling quickly … [Read more...]
The structure Fire assignment was dispatched for a reported fire. Captain 66 on scene with fire on an exterior wall possibly with extension. Several residents were hitting the fire with fire extinguishers holding the fire. E66-2 arrived and got water on the fire quickly. As we … [Read more...]
