At 2148 hours, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to Boyer Lane in Ontelaunee Twp for a reported structure fire with entrapment. Units responding were advised of a confirmed subject still inside. Crews arrived and found heavy fire conditions from the residence. Crews … [Read more...]
At 1257 hours, stations 10 & 11 were dispatched to the 2900 block of Kutztown Road in Muhlenberg Twp via the the Berks DES for a MVA with unknown injuries with a possible car fire. Crews arrived on scene of a 2 car MVA with one car into the porch of a house. There was no fire and … [Read more...]
Dryer Fire in Muhlenberg Twp
At 0846 hours, the structure fire assignment was dispatched for station 10's first due for a reported structure fire with a dryer on fire inside the residence. Asst 11 arrived with smoke pushing from an open garage door. Deputy 10 arrived taking command. Crews located a dryer … [Read more...]
The Temple Fire Company welcomes back former Captain Paul LaFaver back to the TFC. He retired a few years back, ended up going to Leesport Fire Co where he was the Fire Chief for a few years. After a short break from the fire service, Paul decided it was time to go back to where … [Read more...]
At approx 1258 hours on Sunday March 1st, the structure fire assignment was struck for the 700 block of Tuckerton Ave. Asst Chief LaFaver responding with smoke showing added an additional Ladder for extra manpower without needing to add an entire 2nd alarm. Crews arrived and … [Read more...]
February Run Stats
February 2020 was the slowest month for us in two years with only 44 responses. It was a much needed break for our membership going into March. Our top responders were: 1. Scott Levan 26 1. Robert Gauker 26 2. Craig Reinhart 22 3. Eric Reinhart 18 4. Andy LaFaver 16 5. Antonio … [Read more...]
Congrats to Junior firefighter Alex Krick for successfully passing his first Fire Department class. Mod 1 of the Essentials of Firefighting. This will be the first of many for him!! Way to go brother. Keep working hard and make us proud. … [Read more...]
The members of the Temple Fire Company want to congratulate Firefighter Zach Reinhart on his employment with the Manheim Twp Fire / Rescue in Lancaster, PA. Zach is the son of our Fire Chief Craig and Nephew of the Deputy Chief Eric. Zach joined our station in his teenage years … [Read more...]
As we keep working towards the target date to go live as ONE department, we continue to work together and train. Tonight the members from the Goodwill & Temple Fire Companies got together with staff from the Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association and were trained on Bloodbourne … [Read more...]
At 0018 hours, Temple Fire Co was on the initial dispatch for a confirmed working house fire that was called in by Asst 11 while working on the Life Lion Ambulance as they were passing by. Members from E11 provided much needed suppression needs on the fire ground. They worked … [Read more...]
January 2020 Stats
The month of January was another very busy month for the members of the TFC. We ran 78 total calls with 46 calls the 1st half of the month and 32 calls the 2nd half of the month. The top responder's were as follow: 1. Robert Gauker 44 2. Andy LaFaver 36 3. Craig Reinhart 33 4. … [Read more...]
At approximately 0810 hours, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to the 100 block of Tuckerton Road for a reported fire in a machine. Asst 11 arrived and confirmed smoke was pushing from the open garage door. Deputy 11 on scene with command. Asst 11 was interior with the … [Read more...]
Tonight, the Muhlenberg Township Board of Commissioners acknowledged Retried Firefighter Larry LaFaver for his 47 years of service and presented him a resolution signed by all five of the Commissioners. Also several members from the Temple, Goodwill and Central Fire Companies … [Read more...]
Fire in Temple’s 1st Due
At 1020 hours, the structure fire assignment was struck for a reported fire from a rear of a residence in the 5100 block of Allentown Pike. Chief & Assistant 11 arrived with smoke pushing from the rear of the residence. E11 arrived and stretched a line. Crews found a fire to the … [Read more...]
Tonight, members of the soon to be Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue got familiarized with Station #1 (Hyde Park) including the facilities and equipment. It was a great night working together and building a stronger relationship. We look forward to more nights like this. … [Read more...]
