For those Muhlenberg Township residents that submitted information regarding damages sustained during the August 2nd & 4th storms, please see the information below addressing an update that was provided to the Township from Berks County Emergency Services: The information … [Read more...]
Tonight about 20+ members took a trip to Weaver's Towing and practiced our auto rescue techniques. Several members were able to get their first hands on experience with auto extrication. It was a great night and we thank the ownership from Weaver's for allowing us to come out and … [Read more...]
Members responded to Laurelain Park tonight in our Twp for a possible structure fire reporting a trash can on fire under the pavilion. Crews arrived and found fire in a 55 gallon trash drum. E66-2 went in service with the booster line and quickly extinguished the fire. Luckily … [Read more...]
Today, Deputy Chief Stoudt worked with our Co-Op seniors and other staff and did a few run ins having them stretch lines, and go through a maze in a fogged up environment. … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR send our sincere condolences to the family, friends and of course the members of the RFD on the passing of FF James Lerch. … [Read more...]
This evening, stations 37 & 12 were dispatched to the area of Allentown Pike and Park Road to check for smoke in the area. Asst 33 on Rt 222 found a fire at the Berks Transfer facility on Willow Creek Road in Ontelaunee Twp. The assignment got upgraded adding E66 & R66. Crews … [Read more...]
On Sunday, members with Ladder 66 assisted a local Boy Scouts group with their annual pumpkin drop which is an experiment to keep an egg from breaking inside the pumpkin. We are very glad to have been able to assist with this. … [Read more...]
On Saturday, members traveled to the Berks County Fire Training Center and did the finishing touches to our class. It was a great class!! If anyone is looking to host the class, get in contact with us and we'll direct you to our instructor. … [Read more...]
Members tonight participated in Night #2 of our Pump 2 class. Tonight we were at the former Fairgrounds Square Mall where we practiced relay pumping. Luckily the weather was FANTASTIC!! … [Read more...]
Members attended the First Trunk or Treat @ Jim Dietrich Park where our staff handed out some candy to local residents. The event turned out to be very successful for the Muhlenberg Twp Parks & Rec. … [Read more...]
Today, several members of the MTFR and a few from Central of Laureldale traveled to the Berks County Fire Training Center and participated in live fire exercises. … [Read more...]
The members of the MTFR battled two working vehicle fires on Thursday night . The first was near Eisenbrown and Madison Ave. Chief & Deputy 34 were on scene confirming a well off Engine compartment impeding the passenger area. E66-2 arrived and went in service. The second … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter Alex Krick with his commitment to the Wilmington University Wildcats where he will continue his Academic and Baseball career once high school is over in June. … [Read more...]
