Posts by John Eisenhard

2nd alarm assist to City

January 4, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 2 just before 11:30p.m. Engine 1 & Rescue 1 were dispatched to assist Reading City on the 2nd alarm for 1240 Chestnut St, structure fire with entrapment. The first arriving city units had heavy fire venting from the 1st floor with extension to the 2nd floor & reports of people still inside. Lines were quickly pulled [...]

Goodbye & good riddance 2020

December 31, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Today is our lucky day! 2020 is leaving at midnight and we will (if you’re still awake) ring in 2021. This past year has been full of challenges for all of us in fire, EMS and law enforcement as well as for everybody else all around the world. Let’s hope 2021 brings some positive and tangible changes for the good of all ins [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 23, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

As this year winds down all of us at the Mt. Penn Fire Company would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. It’s been quite a year for everybody! Take time to enjoy your family and friends during this special season and do your best to find happiness everywhere. Stay safe!

Assist to Reading City

December 22, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On December 19 shortly before 9a.m. Engine 1 was dispatched on the second alarm to assist Reading City at 1103 Spruce St. with a working fire. City units arrived with heavy fire from the first floor and in the process of fighting the fire and searching the vacant structure a firefighter went through the second floor. A mayday was sound [...]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

December 16, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

By a special agreement between the Fire Chief and the North Pole Travel Company this Saturday, December 19 beginning at 5p.m. that jolly old elf, Santa Claus, will be making the rounds of Mt. Penn on a fire truck. Make sure you listen for the sirens and look for the lights so you know when he is in the neighborhood. Make sure you are d [...]

Give us a hand!

December 14, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

With the potential for a large snowfall this week we would like to take a minute to remind you that you can help us if you have a fire hydrant near your home. As you are clearing you driveways and sidewalks take a few extra minutes to shovel out the fire hydrant. It could make all the difference for your neighborhood in the event of a fire [...]

Sad news from the 34 House

December 4, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

The officers & members of Mt. Penn send our sincerest condolences to our brothers & sisters at the top of the hill on the passing of Assistant Chief Eric Fox. “ It is with deep regret that the Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Assistant Chief Eric Fox on December 3rd after a long and courageous [...]

Alsace Crash

November 28, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On November 27 just before 4p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Laureldale (Co13) and Muhlenberg (Co66) to the area of 2929 Pricetown Rd. for a vehicle fire. Berks Radio then advised this was a crash with fire, vehicle into the woods based on additional calls. Chief 13 (Feltenberger) reported a working fire with vehicle into woods on h [...]

4 firefighters earn certification

November 25, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Over the past several weeks 4 of our firefighters spent quite a bit of time reviewing and practicing the requirements for Firefighter 1 at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. This certification, which they all passed, shows that they have met a set standard for book knowledge as well as practical skills as they apply to firefighters in [...]

Turkey Day has arrived!

November 24, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

We’ve made it to Thanksgiving! Although this year has been full of challenges for everybody we hope you can all take the time to be thankful for what you have. It has been tough for everybody but here’s to better days ahead. The Mt. Penn Fire Company hopes you have an enjoyable holiday and as always, BE SAFE!

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