The MTFR just completed its first full official month as the new Department for Muhlenberg Twp. We closed out the month with 150 incident numbers generated. Of those 150 incidents, (136) were actual calls, (3) FM66 with alarm testing at properties and (11) for miscellaneous & OIC … [Read more...]
The MTFR has taken its first step to begin company level training. We have been on hold for over two months. No training's or face to face meetings. All of our meetings were conducted by either Microsoft Teams or Zoom. We even voted on the new company Bi-Laws via a Zoom meeting. … [Read more...]
On the afternoon of the 18th, the MTFR provided a stand by crew at the graduation ceremony at the Muhlenberg Senior High School. Following the graduation, a brief firework display was presented by a licensed Firework Company. Again, congrats to the class of 2020. Good luck with … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR want to wish member Jozef Wilczynski a very Happy Birthday. Jozef is away in Okinawa serving our great county with the United States Air Force. Jozef, we miss you and we are very proud of you. We all look forward to you coming home, so you can strap the … [Read more...]
The structure fire assignment was dispatched to the 4100 block of 6th Ave for a reported fire. Captain 66 arrived confirming a working fire. E66 arrived, secured a water supply and went in service with multiple lines. Fire on the "C" side car port with extension into the house. … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR want to congratulate the the Wyomissing Fire Department on the Purchase of their new Pierce Ascendant 107 foot rear mount Quint Ladder Truck. It is currently at Glick in Lancaster County where the final inspection is taking place. The Wyomissing Fire … [Read more...]
Members Drue LaFaver, Alex Krick & Antonio Cipolla are now Seniors of the Muhlenberg Senior High School. Good luck with your final year and hopefully you'll get to play in your final season of Scholastic Baseball!! … [Read more...]
The members would like to express our gratitude for the generous donation of several boxed lunches to our staff. It comes following two days of pretty much non-stop running calls. Crews were beat and exhausted and having the opportunity to sit down and have a great meal was … [Read more...]
E66 with a crew of 7 escorted students of the 2020 Muhlenberg High School Senior class. The parade to was show the support of our Twp as they are all affected by the affects of the Covid-19. We wish these graduates the best of luck in their future. … [Read more...]
On June 3rd, a severe storm ravaged our township blowing over numerous trees which damaged numerous homes and cars. Several were out of power for over 24 hours. Since the start of the storm until 845 pm Friday, our department answered 49 dispatched calls. Our members were … [Read more...]
First Month is in the books!!
The MTFR went in service May 8th, 2020. In the first month the transition has gone very well. We ran 43 calls during this partial month. We averaged a huge 12 member average response per call. Shifts: 1st: 28 2nd: 11 3rd: 6 Busiest Day of the week: Wednesday 10 … [Read more...]
The MTFR has successfully passed our inspection with the Eastern PA EMS Council to participate as a QRS agency assisting with patient care until the arrival of responding ambulances. The Legacy station from Temple had obtained this practice / license since around the mid … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR mourn the loss of Jeremy Emerich as he fought a very tough battle with the Covid 19. Jeremy has been a member of the Fleetwood Fire Company, a Sergeant with the Exeter Fire Department. He worked for MedEvac and Bally EMS. He also served our country in the … [Read more...]
Congratulations to exterior firefighter Gavin Murray as he is set to receive his diploma from the Schuylkill Valley High School. As this school year could not have been any worse with the Covid Virus shutting everything down. He was unable to finish his school year with his … [Read more...]
The MTFR is officially in service!!
AT 1000 hours this date we officially went live. After several months of meetings, the dream has become a reality. As it was a tough pill to swallow for each company to give up their rights, it began to grow on the memberships, our staffing increased and the moral of the members … [Read more...]
