Posts by John Eisenhard

Exeter Crash

September 13, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On September 12 just after 10p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Exeter Twp(Co25) with a reported structure fire after a vehicle pursuit and crash at Apollo Pools in the township. First arriving units found a vehicle into the building with fluids and unknown chemicals down. The fire had been knoc [...]

Remember

September 11, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Today was a beautiful September day…..in 2001 Today many of us got up for work not knowing what the day would bring…..in 2001 Today would change many of our lives forever…..in 2001 Today many of us would lose friends & family…..in 2001 Today places in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania would become sa [...]

Steady into September

September 2, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Well, August is history and here we are in September already. August became our busiest month in department history with 73 calls logged for everything from trees and wires to vehicle crashes and a few structure fire calls thrown in for good measure along with other odds and ends. Our all volunteer staff has done excellent work keeping up [...]

Thank you!

August 16, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

The past several months have been tough for many including first responders. Small acts of kindness take place every day that let them know they are appreciated. We would like to thank our neighbors for the kind note & cookies that were dropped off at Station 1 this evening for the crew to enjoy. It is very much appreciated!

Lower Alsace Crash

July 30, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 29 shortly before 3p.m. Rescue 1 was dispatched to assist Lower Alsace (Co4) on a vehicle crash with injuries at Friedensburg Rd & Spook Lane. Additional information indicated a building was struck. Arriving units found a pickup truck with attached trailer had lost control coming down the hill and struck the building and ga [...]

Amity Township Structure Fire

July 19, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 19th just after 9a.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched to assist Amity Twp (Co’s 49 & 6) and several other companies with a reported structure fire at 92 Toll Gate Rd. Amity units responding reported a visible smoke header from some distance out and on arrival found a working garage fire with extension to the residence. A second a [...]

Mt. Penn Structure Fire

July 16, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 16th right around noon Mt. Penn & several mutual aid companies were dispatched for a structure fire at 217 Friedensburg Rd. Arriving units had a working porch fire with extension to the roof & dormer area. A second alarm for manpower was called soon after. The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes but crews remained on lo [...]

Pike Township Structure

July 9, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 9th shortly before 3p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Oley (Co5) with a reported structure fire at 124 Ruppert School Rd. Responding units had no trouble finding it as a large column of smoke was visible from much of the Oley Valley Area and a second alarm was quickly struck for tankers and [...]

Early morning Alsace crash

July 7, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 7 shortly before 5a.m. Mt. Penn, Muhlenberg (Co66) and Laureldale (Co13) were dispatched to the 2000 block of McKnight’s Gap Rd for a vehicle crash with unknown injuries. On arrival Chief 13 (Feltenberger) reported a vehicle into the woods with the occupants out. EMS evaluated the patient who had no apparent injuries and refu [...]

HAPPY 244TH AMERICA!

July 3, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

July 4th is here! The members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company wish you a Happy July 4th and hope you have a great time with family & friends having a get together, watching fireworks, going to the beach or just hanging out at home. No matter what your choice is this holiday weekend, BE SAFE! It’s hot and humid so drink plenty o [...]

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