Yesterday evening shortly before 5pm the MTFR was dispatched to the ramp at Route 61 S/Route 222 S for an MVA with rollover in Muhlenberg Township. Emergency crews arrived to find a tractor trailer on on its side, off the roadway. MTFR personnel mitigated fluids and checked for … [Read more...]
Earlier this afternoon MTFR crews participated in Muhlenberg Community Library’s ”End of Summer Carnival”. Crews were on hand for a few hours answering questions and displaying Engine 66. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. … [Read more...]
This morning MTFR personnel were hard at work completing training burns at the Berks County Fire Training Center. During fire suppression efforts multiple crews work as a team completing various functions such as search, hose deployment, fire attack, and ventilation. Completing … [Read more...]
Earlier this week we had the opportunity to host some students from CE Cole Intermediate School as they were learning about various community organizations. Students stopped by our station on Kutztown Road to learn about their local fire department and what we do. The visit … [Read more...]
Yesterday at approximately 4:25pm the MTFR was dispatched to the area of Kutztown Road and Jefferson Street in Muhlenberg Township for motor vehicle accident with fire. Fire units arrived on scene and found a two vehicle accident, one vehicle vs. a parked car, fire was … [Read more...]
On May 16th afternoon at 4:20pm the MTFR was dispatched to the 2800 block of River Road for an MVA with wires down on a vehicle. MTFR crews arrived on scene and found a tree had fallen onto River Road and struck two occupied vehicles while they were in motion. Crews assessed the … [Read more...]
May 11th for our weekly drill night MTFR crews went to Laurel Run Park and trained on pump operations. Crews focused on establishing a water supply from a static water source and maintaining the supply during the operation of multiple master streams and hand lines. This allows … [Read more...]
At the last monthly Muhlenberg Township Commissioners meeting two of our personnel were recognized for their actions and assistance to a Muhlenberg Township Police Officer during a recent motor vehicle accident in Muhlenberg Township. On April 4, 2023 the MTFR along with … [Read more...]
Please read the attached form. This is very important information as Berks County has enacted a county wide burn ban. We do not want to see anyone cited for this. Please spread the word. Help each other out. Thank you!! Stay safe!! See the link for the information provided … [Read more...]
4/23/2023 we hosted Cub Scout Pack 155 from Muhlenberg Township to our station for a tour and safety discussion. The scouts learned about basic firefighter duties and emergencies we respond to. They were able to get an up close look at our protective gear, equipment and trucks. … [Read more...]
Turn clocks ahead and change the batteries in you smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. … [Read more...]
12/18, members from our community came out to Jim Dietrich Park to see Santa arrive on our Rescue truck. Families got the opportunity to talk with Santa and get pictures while enjoying hot chocolate. Thanks to all who came out. Hope everyone had a good time. We will try and get … [Read more...]
Tonight we turn our clocks back. So please remember to change all your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries. … [Read more...]
On 10/27, MES came to our station #1 to demonstrate some new tools and equipment as we are researching for some possible upcoming purchases. We would like to thank MES member John Sileski for providing the equipment that we practiced with and also a huge shout out to the Weaver's … [Read more...]
On 10/26, the Pre-School from Good Shepherd stopped at our station #2 for a tour and for some fire safety. Hope the kids enjoyed. The smile definitely prove that!! … [Read more...]
