Thursday night, members had time to get our tree set up at Headquarters. Tis the season!! … [Read more...]
Rumor has it that Santa may be making an appearance driving around the Twp with the Fire Department in the near future. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming information. … [Read more...]
Today we responded to a vehicle fire following an MVA with injuries on Hirsch St. We arrived with no fire and 1 for EMS. No actions needed from us. … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!! Please keep in mind some cooking safety tips as you prepare to cook your yearly feast. … [Read more...]
As the MTFR was wrapping up assisting a resident with a broken water pipe, we were sent to Witman Road for a reported vehicle fire. Crews arrived with three box trucks on fire. Crews established their own water supply and went in service with x2 attack lines. … [Read more...]
E66-2 was dispatched to Bern Twp Thursday night 11/18 on an upgrade at a MVA to with confirmed entrapment. E66-2 arrived and assisted with some scene lighting and the crew assisted members from 29 & 30 as needed. E66 was dispatched to assist setting up a Landing Zone. Shortly … [Read more...]
Thank you to all those who have served in the Armed Forces!! … [Read more...]
Firefighter Paige Reinhart has recently completed her 10 week Army SIT (Soldier in Training) at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Pvt Paige Reinhart has successfully completed the (3) phases including the Army Physical Fitness Test, Advanced Rifle Marksmanship, 10 & 15km tactical … [Read more...]
Just the other day, FF Gene Schmeck hosted a tour at our Station #2 on Tuckerton Rd for the preschool kids from Good Shepherd. It's always a great day to show the kids around, have fun and learn a little fire prevention. … [Read more...]
On Tuesday October 19th, the MTFR was dispatched to the intersection of Madison Avenue and Kutztown Rd for an animal rescue. Reports that a kitten was in a storm drain. We arrived and confirmed that there was a kitten in the drain. We were unable to remove the storm grate due to … [Read more...]
On Monday October 18th, the MTFR was dispatched to Beltline Ave for a wire down. It was quickly upgraded to a vehicle fire. E66-1 arrived and found High Tension lines down with a trailer fully involved. Deputy 66-5 had command. Nothing could be down until power was secured as the … [Read more...]
On October 6th, members led by Deputy Chief Eric Reinhart went to the Muhlenberg Elementary School to teach some Fire Prevention to the kindergarten kids. The kids really had a blast!! … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
What’s the difference between smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms? Why do I need both? Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger. In the event of fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely, which is why smoke alarms need to be … [Read more...]
Members spent the morning hours preparing for a member to take their qualification test on E66-1. … [Read more...]
About Fire Prevention Week
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, … [Read more...]
