This afternoon at 1:53pm the MTFR was dispatched to Route 12 West, between Route 61 and N 5th Street Highway, for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment. Berks DES advised responding units of a two vehicle accident with rollover and one person trapped, in the area of the … [Read more...]
This morning around 10:20am the MTFR and auto aid partners were dispatched to the 5100 block of Wilshire Road for a possible structure fire, a caller reporting black smoke from the chimney. Crews arrived on scene with nothing showing from a two story residential dwelling. After … [Read more...]
On May 16th afternoon at 4:20pm the MTFR was dispatched to the 2800 block of River Road for an MVA with wires down on a vehicle. MTFR crews arrived on scene and found a tree had fallen onto River Road and struck two occupied vehicles while they were in motion. Crews assessed the … [Read more...]
May 16th crews responded to the KFC for possible structure fire with reports of smoke in the building. Members arrived, confirmed the odor inside. After the investigation we found a mulch fire on the exterior of the building that was extinguished prior to the FD arrival. … [Read more...]
E66 supplying E12 at the Ontelaunee Twp Fire early 5/14/23 as we assisted the Leesport Fire Company. Crews responded for a deck fire to the rear of the property. The crew from E12 had water on the fire quickly and had it contained to the deck. Blandon Fire Department Union Fire … [Read more...]
May 11th for our weekly drill night MTFR crews went to Laurel Run Park and trained on pump operations. Crews focused on establishing a water supply from a static water source and maintaining the supply during the operation of multiple master streams and hand lines. This allows … [Read more...]
At 5:12pm on May 5th the MTFR and automatic aid partners were dispatched to the 800 block of Tuckerton Avenue for a structure fire. Initial reports from Berks DES indicated a shed fire within a close proximity of a residential structure. Fire crews arrived and confirmed a working … [Read more...]
At the last monthly Muhlenberg Township Commissioners meeting two of our personnel were recognized for their actions and assistance to a Muhlenberg Township Police Officer during a recent motor vehicle accident in Muhlenberg Township. On April 4, 2023 the MTFR along with … [Read more...]
Please read the attached form. This is very important information as Berks County has enacted a county wide burn ban. We do not want to see anyone cited for this. Please spread the word. Help each other out. Thank you!! Stay safe!! See the link for the information provided … [Read more...]
This morning around 9am the MTFR was dispatched to the area of Bernhart Avenue and Jefferson Street in Muhlenberg Township for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene with a working engine compartment fire. A single handline was deployed and the fire was knocked down within a few … [Read more...]
4/23/2023 we hosted Cub Scout Pack 155 from Muhlenberg Township to our station for a tour and safety discussion. The scouts learned about basic firefighter duties and emergencies we respond to. They were able to get an up close look at our protective gear, equipment and trucks. … [Read more...]
Turn clocks ahead and change the batteries in you smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. … [Read more...]
1/31/2023 12:47pm the MTFR was dispatched to the 3000 block of 5th Street Highway in Muhlenberg Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Fire personnel arrived on scene to find one vehicle on its side following a two vehicle accident. With two occupants still … [Read more...]
At 12:09pm the MTFR and auto aid partners were dispatched to the 1100 block of Ashbourne Drive in Muhlenberg Township for a structure fire. Responding crews were advised of a fire in a garage, attached to the residence. MTFR personnel arrived on scene and found a working fire in … [Read more...]
The MTFR was dispatched to assist the Central Fire Company with a gas leak. R66 and L66 responded to the area of Montrose Aveune and County Street in Laureldale Borough for a reported gas leak. Crews arrived on scene and found an active leak coming from under steel plates in the … [Read more...]
