Posts by John Eisenhard

Exeter Structure Fire

October 31, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 30 shortly after 7pm Mt. Penn was dispatched, along several other companies to 14 Cranberry Ridge in the Laurel Springs development for a working structure fire. Exeter(Co25) had initially been dispatched for a grill fire that was reported out by the homeowner but on arrival found smoke and flames extending up the rear of the hou [...]

Thank you Representative Rozzi

October 30, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

The other week State Representative Mark Rozzi visited Station 1, along with residents and several boro officials, to officially present the check to the fire company that made the new Utility 1 possible. The new utility is much more capable and suited to our needs and replaces the original unit which is 20+ years old. Although the check w [...]

Shillington 2nd Alarm

October 10, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 9 just after 6p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched second alarm RIT for a working structure fire with entrapment at 38 Philadelphia Ave. in Shillington Boro. Units dispatched on the initial alarm had a working fire with confirmed entrapment and heavy fire and smoke conditions throughout the home on their arrival. When Ladder 1 arrived [...]

Fire Prevention Week 2021

October 4, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

This week is Fire Prevention Week in the USA. Our crews will be making their way to the schools to make sure that the message: LEARN THE SOUNDS OF FIRE SAFETY gets out to the students. Here is what the NFPA has to say about the theme this year: “This year’s campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone [...]

Oley Structure Fire

September 25, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On September 25th at 1:04a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies, for a reported structure fire at 89 Moravian School Rd. in Oley Township. Central Berks Police arrived first and confirmed a large amount of smoke from the structure but unsure exactly what the source was. Arriving fire units confirmed the report and [...]

We Remember

September 8, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

20 years ago today this country was shocked by the actions of terrorists who attacked on our own soil in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Thousands lost their lives and many more thousands were injured. First responders, especially in New York City, suffered terrible losses while trying to save others. [...]

Soggy September Start

September 2, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

September got off to a very soggy start with the remains of Hurricane Ida giving thunderstorms, wind and heavy rain with plenty of flooding throughout the area. Although it was pretty bad in Berks it could have been much worse. Areas to our east got all of the above with some tornados mixed in. Fortunately the next several days look b [...]

Alsace Vehicle Fire

August 14, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

Just before 4a.m. on August 14th Mt. Penn along with several other companies were dispatched for a possible structure fire at 499 Antietam Rd. in Alsace Township. Additional information from Berks indicated a vehicle fire close to the structure. Chief 12(Miller) arrived and confirmed a working vehicle fire with no structures involved. Arr [...]

Maidencreek Structure Fire

August 12, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On August 12, shortly before 2a.m. several companies, including Mt. Penn for RIT were dispatched to assist Blandon(Co12) with a reported structure fire at at 1106 Maidencreek Rd in the township. As units were enroute the police reported a working fire with flames visible and apparently nobody home. First arriving fire units found the [...]

MOVE OVER & SLOW DOWN!

July 24, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

Just over a year since a tow truck operator was killed on I78 in Berks County, several emergency responders were struck at the scene of a crash on the Schuylkill Expressway near Philadelphia. One firefighter succumbed to his injuries shortly after the crash while another 2 firefighters and a and PA State Trooper remain in the hospital b [...]

2026
Month	Fire Calls	Total
January	0	0
February	0	0
March	0	0
April	0	0
May	0	0
June	0	0
July	0	0
August	0	0
September	0	0
October	0	0
November	0	0
December	0	0
Totals	0	0

Working Fires	0

2025					470
2024					685
2023					727
2022					683