Posts by John Eisenhard

Staying busy

May 4, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

May is off to a quick start for Mt. Penn. We have already responded to 9 calls this month. It has been the usual mix of things, brush fire, medical assist, CO alarm, RIT, wires down. We assisted Reading City just before 5:30p.m. May 3rd on a 2nd alarm structure fire in the 200 block of S. 9th St. The first arriving city units had heavy fire [...]

Until later Sarge

April 29, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Yesterday we were saddened to learn of the passing of Keith ‘Sarge’ Eschleman. Keith retired from active firefighting several years ago but remained involved as Department Chaplain and more than likely a few dozen other things…playing Santa Claus, Christmas on the Mountain visual coordinator/designer etc. He was well kn [...]

2 Alarm Structure in Robeson Twp

April 28, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Today at 6:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company, along with several other mutual aid companies, to the 700 block of White Bear Rd in Robeson Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units had heavy smoke and fire showing and a report of 3 people unaccounted for. A second alarm was quickly struck to [...]

2 Alarms in Robeson Township

April 9, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Shortly after 1a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company, along with several other mutual aid companies, to the 3200 block of Morgantown Rd. in Robeson Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment which was called in by a Robeson Township police officer. First arriving units had heavy smoke and fire showing and a report of 2 [...]

Reading City 2 Alarms

March 28, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

WFMZ Chad Blimline On March 27th shortly before 6:30p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with several other county units on the second alarm to assist the City of Reading with a working structure fire at 1384 Perkiomen Ave. Multiple calls were received reporting the fire and first arriving units from the city had heavy smoke on arrival wi [...]

Here we go again!

March 8, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time! Before you go to bed tonight change your clocks AHEAD 1 HOUR! If you have smoke or carbon monoxide detectors that use replaceable batteries make sure you change them as well. It will take you 5 minutes to ensure the safety of you and your family.

Until Later Friend

March 2, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

The Mt. Penn Fire Company was saddened to learn of the sudden & unexpected loss of Stevie Noll early this morning. Stevie was often seen around Berks at fire calls or teaching fire classes to hundreds of students every year. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and his brothers & sisters in the fire service. He will be [...]

THANK YOU!

March 2, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

FASTNACHTS ARE ALL!!! The members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company would like to thank you, the community for your continued support and dedication to our annual fundraiser. Thanks to all of you we have sold out of fastnachts and our 57th annual sale is now concluded. We look forward to seeing you next year, February 14th & 15th, 20 [...]

IT’S TIME!!!!!

February 27, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

YES IT IS! FASTNACHT TIME! OUR 57TH ANNUAL SALE!!! This weekend, March 1st & 2nd is the time we have all been waiting for, delicious fastnachts! Doors open at the firehouse(2711 Grant St) at 8a.m. Saturday. Quantities are limited. Be early or wait until next year. Although we are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday there is a disti [...]

2 WEEKS!

February 15, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Just 2 weeks from today is the event you have all been waiting for! FASTNACHTS!!! Our 57th annual fastnacht sale will be held March 1st & 2nd. Doors open at 8a.m. both days and go until 4p.m. or sold out. Although the sale is scheduled for 2 days, our supply is limited and there is a good possibility we will sell out on Satur [...]

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