Posts by John Eisenhard

Crash with entrapment

July 25, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 25th just before 2:30p.m. Rescue 1 was dispatched to assist Lower Alsace(Co4) to the 100 block of Spook Lane for a vehicle on its roof with entrapment. First arriving confirmed the report with the victim in the process of self-extricating. Crews cleaned up debris and stood by until the tow company removed it while the victim was tak [...]

Construction continues

July 23, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Another step forward in the building addition. Today the steel arrived and crews began to set it in place. A few more days and they will be ready to pour the floor before the rest the steel is erected. STAY TUNED!

Busy Friday Afternoon

July 17, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 17th just after 4:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies to assist Blandon(Co12) on a reported brush fire at 2020 Mt. Laurel Rd in Alsace Township. First arriving units had heavy smoke from a deep seated fire on a steep embankment where old trees and brush had been dumped. Heavy equipment had to be used t [...]

Oley Structure Fire

July 6, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Courtesy Oley Fire Co. Courtesy Oley Fire Co. Courtesy Oley Fire Co On July 5th just before 9:30p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies to 20 Raker Dr. in Oley Township for a reported structure fire. First arriving units confirmed heavy smoke and a working fire at the rear of the home with everybody evacuated. [...]

Exeter Township Structure Fire

July 5, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 5th shortly after 10a.m. Mt. Penn, along with several mutual aid companies, were dispatched to 1132 Fox Run for a reported structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units confirmed the report with all occupants reported out a few minutes later. Crews used several lines to extinguish the fire while searches and ventilation were [...]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

July 3, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

The Mt. Penn Fire Company joins with the rest of this great nation and proudly recognizes a milestone, The United States of America on its 250th birthday! What an accomplishment this “experiment” turned out to be. We hope you have a very happy and safe July 4th!

Monday Strikes Again

March 24, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

The morning of Monday March 23rd got off to a quick start for Mt. Penn. We were dispatched to a pedestrian crash in the 2400 block of Perkiomen Ave. just before 8a.m. No EMS or fire services were needed as the patient was transported by family to the hospital. About 8:30a.m. we were dispatched, along with several mutal aid companies to [...]

FASTNACHT TIME!

February 13, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s everybody’s favorite time of year…..FASTNACHTS! Our 58th annual fastnacht sale takes place Saturday, February 14th and if there are any left on Sunday February 15th. On Saturday we are selling from 8a.m. until 4p.m. Sunday, if needed, will be 8a.m. until sold out. As in past years, only 1000 dozen are available [...]

Water water everywhere!

February 11, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On February 10th shortly after 6p.m. Mt. Penn and Exeter(Co25) were dispatched to the old Rite Aid in St. Lawrence for a water condition. On arrival it was noted there was more than a foot of water inside the store. With assistance from the water authority the supply valve was closed and crews made entry which allowed the water to [...]

2 Alarm Exeter Fire

February 8, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Exeter Twp Fire Department On February 8th shortly after 3a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other mutual aid companies to the 100 block of Old Friedensburg Rd to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire. First arriving units found a well involved attached garage with extension into the house. A second alarm was [...]

Month	Monthly Total
January	52
February	50
March	77
April	54
May	50
June	65
July	64
August	40
September
October
November
December
Total For The Year	452