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 MTFR was notified of a kitten in a storm drain near the mall. Crews made their first attempt which failed. They came back later and with the help of our police department, the kitten was pulled to safety. … [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...]
Today, Engine 66-3 from Headquarters was dispatched to relocate to the Birdsboro Fire Company and provide coverage to their area as crews worked a then 2 Alarm fire. While heading their, the assignment was upgraded to a 3rd Alarm Fire sending E66-3 to the scene in Amity Twp. … [Read more...]
At approximately 1400 hours, Rescue 66 was dispatched to the intersection at the Leesport Sheetz in the 5500 block of Pottsville Pike in Ontelaunee Twp for a MVA /w Entrapment car in water, water rising. We were assisting the Leesport Fire Company. Crews on scene with water below … [Read more...]
A HUGE thank you to the Penn State Berks Alumni group for donating left over Kaufman's Chicken dinners to the MTFR!! … [Read more...]
The MTFR is proud to sponsor a Co-Op career building opportunity to these three Muhlenberg High School Seniors. Chief Moyer was excited to have the opportunity to help get these three into our Firehouse during school hours and help out where needed and help provide knowledge … [Read more...]
Members return to School / College
We wish the best for our MTFR students returning back to their academics. For our 4 seniors, make your last year memorable. … [Read more...]
Rescue 66 was due to Rt 183 & Van Reed Rd in Bern Twp for a auto accident with entrapment assisting station 55 (Greenfields). Reports confirmed a 1 car mva with 2 occupants heavily entrapped. Rescue's 85 & 66 arrived simultaneously and went in service for the removal of the … [Read more...]
Congratulations to MTFR member Zach Reinhart as he married his best friend Alex today. We wish you a life of happiness!! Zach's Uncle Martin Miller provides professional photography. Anyone in need please reach out to him. Pics provided by Martin Photography. … [Read more...]
Rescue 66 was dispatched on the 2nd Alarm to Hamburg @ 1106 hours for a fire in a 2 story unoccupied apartment building. The crew of 9 arrived and went right to work on both the 1st & 2nd divisions helping to open up walls and ceilings. The juniors helped to secure station 40's … [Read more...]
This past weekend, KRL Fire Services Inc was at our Headquarters performing fire hose testing. Any department's looking for a great hose testing / ladder testing firm, please reach out to this group. They've done a fantastic job helping to ensure our fire hoses are in top … [Read more...]
Over the past 8 weeks MTFR Firefighter Margaret Mejia underwent intense and rigorous training in Quantico, VA in hopes of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. After working diligently and pushing herself farther than she thought possible, she completed all tasks, and was able to … [Read more...]
Our drill night consisted of the wonderful dinner by the Coller family. We then collected all the spare fire hose from all stations and prepped them for the hose test this coming Saturday. We finished the night off with showing members and also reviewing the humat valve … [Read more...]
Bob & Bonnie Coller Donated 8 pizzas from Margherita's and some cookies to our members prior to our training night. We really appreciated the generosity. The pizza was great. We can't thank you guys enough!! It's been a rough month for us as we have responded to approx 195 calls … [Read more...]
