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Companies working on the night of the 4th. MTFR crews were called out to numerous incidents throughout Muhlenberg and our neighboring communities during the evening.

At approximately 2304hrs neighbors called out to FF’s at Headquarters that there was a fire in the 5000 Block of Temple Avenue. Those at the station responded immediately as Berks transmitted the dispatch for the structure fire in Muhlenberg Township.

Deputy 66-5, Tony Morganti, arrived to report heavy fire conditions involving two homes at 5019 & 5021 Temple Avenue and requested a 2nd alarm to be transmitted. Chief Morganti directed crews to make an aggressive transitional attack on the visible fire showing on the exterior moving to the interior of both structures.

Crews made good progress extinguishing the flames as directed. While performing fire attack in both structures crews were also completing primary and secondary searches within. All searches proved negative, with no occupants from either residence being home at the time of the fire.

Crews performed long and tedious roof and overhaul operations to expose all the hidden fire extension caused by the fires propagation.

There were no reports of injuries during the incident, civilian or FF. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

As always, thank you to all our surrounding companies for the assist! ... See MoreSee Less

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We are wishing all our community members and neighbors a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July! Please celebrate safely and responsibly.

Fireworks and celebrations go together. Remember, fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries.

Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain. On average, 180 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month of July and around the 4th holiday.

Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with our department to promote fireworks safety in your community.

Follow these safety tips when using fireworks:

-Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

-Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

-Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of approximately 2,000 degrees hot enough to melt some metals.

-Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.

-Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.

- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.

-Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

-Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.

-Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

-Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

-After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.

-Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Crews out and about with the Class of 2020 last night helping celebrate their graduation achievement! Congrats to all the Muhlenberg High School graduates! Onward and upward! ... See MoreSee Less

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