Tonight we turn our clocks back. So please remember to change all your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries.
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 Towing for their support that they always provide for us. They gave us a car to tear apart with such tools that MES provided.
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!!
On 10/20, we began our assistance to the Comfort Inn as they asked for helped with hanging new hardware and flag at their facility. We found it a great opportunity to provide assistance and some driver training with our Ladder Truck. We went provided work but realized we needed some parts that were more fit for their pole. We came back a week later and completed the task. The flag now flies high at the front of their establishment.
On 10/20, crews made their way to the Riverview Early Christian Learning Center on Stoudt’s Ferry Bridge Rd to talk to the children of fire safety. Of course they got to tour our apparatus and see a member dress up. Our members cherish these moments to have these children’s smile brighten the day!!
On October 15th, members made their way to the new Michael’s on North 5th Street Highway. Today was their grand opening and we were on site for the ribbon cutting. We welcome them to Muhlenberg.
October 13th, we opened all 3 stations for our open house. We enjoyed our time with our visitors and preaching about fire safety. Thank you to all who came out.
On October 12th, members returned to the Elementary Center to talk with the Kindergarten kids about more fire safety, do a gear demo and a tour of Ladder 66.
On October 11th, Deputy Chief Chris Stoudt went to the Elementary Center and read some books to the students to help educate fire safety.
On October 8th, We represented the Township fire department at the Lowe’s safety event that they sponsored.
With members training and testing on apparatus, we come together and help each other out when we can. This date we used Ladder 66, Brush 66, & Engine 66-3 and moved large volumes of water and also set the aerial up.
Muhlenberg Township, Reading, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced fire professional to serve as its next Fire Chief. As an all-hazards organization, the Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue Department, a combination of the legacy Goodwill & Temple Fire Companies, is responsible for mitigation of emergency incidents.
The Fire Chief will execute the mission of the Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue Department – to enhance the quality of life in our community through risk reduction, response readiness, and genuine commitment to excellence in all that we do. Reporting to the Township Manager, the Fire Chief will oversee a budget of $675,000,00+ and lead a department of approximately 30 active volunteer fire personnel across 3 fire stations.
Successful candidates will have:
• Experience in multiple fire service functions and roles with a track record of advocating for best practices in staff recruitment, retention and succession planning as well as acquisition and access to equipment, technology, fire investigation, fire code enforcement and fire service training
• Minimum of 10 years’ active service in firefighting, including two (2) years in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience, whether it is with a military, municipal, private, or volunteer firefighting unit, company or department.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in public administration, business management, fire science or related field is desirable but not required.
• Active certifications or the desire to pursue certifications through the PA State Fire Academy, IFSAC, or Pro-Board as a Firefighter II (NFPA 1001), Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV (NFPA 1021), Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472), NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800, EMT-B (PA DOH), and a general knowledge base as it relates to Fire Investigation & Fire Code Enforcement.
• The Fire Chief must have or be willing to pursue and maintain a valid PA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL, minimum Class B with Air Brake Endorsement).
• Maintain other certification and/or current trainings put forth by the Board of Directors as minimum requirements to hold the office of Fire Chief.
Please submit resume to hr@muhlenbergtwp.com for immediate consideration.
Come on out and join us for some fun!!
Some members from the 66 took advantage of the beautiful weather for training and went to the Laurel Run Park and practiced our drafting skills.
The other week some member completed their HazMat Operations Course at the Berks County fire training center.
