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...]
Please follow us all week as we will be providing information via links and pictures. Please take the time to follow the links and learn as much as you can to be as safe as … [Read more...]
A bunch of our membership got together and attended the annual Temple Halloween Parade. Dur to Covid, the parade was canceled. It was great to get it back on and to see the large crowds and smiling faces of our citizens and guests. The children were so happy. Thank you to the … [Read more...]
In the early morning hours, E66 was dispatched to assist the Leesport Fire Company for a reported vehicle fire on the parking lot of Rutters on Rt 61 @ RT 73 in Ontelaunee Twp. E66 arrived and the crew went in service helping to extinguish the fire. … [Read more...]
Please go to the DOWNLOAD section on our page which you will find at the top of the page. Click on it and look for Information #1. We will continue this as we get updated information. … [Read more...]
On Monday the 16th, we responded to Laureldale Boro for a structure fire. Captain 66 arrived confirming a working fire. Asst 13 quickly transmitted a 2nd alarm. Crews worked to control the fire. It turned out to be the home of one of our members mother. The home sustained a … [Read more...]
On the Morning of 8/4/2021, the MTFR and Muhl EMS & Police were dispatched to Rt 12 WB for an overturned truck. Crews arrived to find a single axle box truck over turned on Spring Valley Road. Luckily the driver was uninjured. There were no fluids spilled and no need for any fire … [Read more...]
On Tuesday Night August 3rd, the MTFR was represented at the Jim Dietrich Park for the annual National Night Out. As COVID suspended last years event, we were very eager to get out and meet some of the public and of course spread some public safety knowledge not only to the … [Read more...]
In the morning of Tuesday August 3rd, the MTFR (Reascue 66) was dispatched along with stations 30 & 29 to assist Station 55 (Greenfields) with an auto accident with multiple trapped and injured on Rt 183 in Bern Twp. EMS units from 670 & 650 also responded. We arrived with all … [Read more...]
The MTFR wants to wish the best to Ryan Miller and his wife Margaret as they moved to Jacksonville North Carolina as Margaret is a deployed Marine and they will get to spend more time together. You both have been a major part of not only the Goodwill Fire Company but as well as … [Read more...]
On July 8th, the MTFR was alerted for a 2nd alarm fire in Spring Twp. in an office building on Windmill Rd. We responded with U66 for RIT and Ladder 66 for suppression / manpower. On the 3rd alarm, E66 responded for additional manpower. On arrival, RIT staged on Side A and … [Read more...]
