Rescue 66 was dispatched on the 2nd Alarm to Hamburg @ 1106 hours for a fire in a 2 story unoccupied apartment building. The crew of 9 arrived and went right to work on both the 1st & 2nd divisions helping to open up walls and ceilings. The juniors helped to secure station 40's … [Read more...]
This past weekend, KRL Fire Services Inc was at our Headquarters performing fire hose testing. Any department's looking for a great hose testing / ladder testing firm, please reach out to this group. They've done a fantastic job helping to ensure our fire hoses are in top … [Read more...]
Over the past 8 weeks MTFR Firefighter Margaret Mejia underwent intense and rigorous training in Quantico, VA in hopes of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. After working diligently and pushing herself farther than she thought possible, she completed all tasks, and was able to … [Read more...]
Our drill night consisted of the wonderful dinner by the Coller family. We then collected all the spare fire hose from all stations and prepped them for the hose test this coming Saturday. We finished the night off with showing members and also reviewing the humat valve … [Read more...]
Bob & Bonnie Coller Donated 8 pizzas from Margherita's and some cookies to our members prior to our training night. We really appreciated the generosity. The pizza was great. We can't thank you guys enough!! It's been a rough month for us as we have responded to approx 195 calls … [Read more...]
Junior member Alex Krick was able to complete his MOD 2 class that was shut down at the beginning of the whole pandemic. It has been a very trying time for everyone but we are certainly proud that Alex was able to at least get this done until the next 2 Mods begin!! … [Read more...]
This past week, junior members Drue LaFaver & Antonio Cipolla participated in the 2020 Live-in Academy at the Progress Fire Company in Daupin County. This time next year, both members are expecting to live at this firehouse while both attend HACC and study fire science. They are … [Read more...]
UPDATED: FLOOD DAMAGE REPORT FORMS
The Muhlenberg Township Office of Emergency Management is seeking those that sustained damages to their properties during the recent storms to submit a Damage Assessment Report to the our office for processing. The purpose of submitting the forms is to assist the township in … [Read more...]
Our membership wants to thank the owners of Margherita's Pizzeria for their very generous donation of several cases of water. They will go to all 3 of our stations. … [Read more...]
A huge thank you goes to the Temple V&S as they donated lunch to our members as we work with the Red Cross and distribute flood clean up kits to those that were affected by Tuesday's storm. … [Read more...]
At 0459 hours, Engine 66 dispatched with stations 37 and 12 to the area of Energy Lane and Berkley Road for a report of fire in the trees. Police on scene with a fully involved vehicle fire. E66 arrived and went in service with x2 attack lines and supplied by RE37 and ET12. … [Read more...]
The Red Cross with be at the MTFR Temple Station Sunday August 9th from 1pm - 4pm. Clean Up Kits will be made available to anyone who was impacted by the flooding of Tuesdays storm. There will be 150 - 200 available. Please stop out to get your kits to help get your homes cleaned … [Read more...]
The day after the storm, members of the MTFR were dispatched with the Leesport Fire Company to Leesport Ave in Ontelaunee Twp for a car stuck in a flooded roadway with occupant still in the car. We arrived with a car stuck in free standing water which wasn't rising. Members made … [Read more...]
On August 2nd, our day started around 0600 and didn't end till around 1900 hours as 6+ inches of rain pounded Muhlenberg Twp causing steams to flood over causing very dangerous road conditions as numerous vehicles became stranded in the water requiring assistance to get the … [Read more...]
MTFR was dispatched to Rt 12 EB between North 11th Street and Spring Valley Road for a reported vehicle fire. Crews advised there were reports of flames from the engine compartment. Crews arrived and went in service w/ Eng 66-1. Members accessed the engine and found the fire was … [Read more...]
