Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Departments endure tragic losses

Departments endure tragic losses
The members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the City of Reading Fire Department on the unexpected and sudden loss of their brother firefighter Matthew Schneck who passed on June 25.   We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Shillington Fire Department on th [...]

Antietam Valley Street Fair

Antietam Valley Street Fair
Come on out June 24 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. and join the community in the annual street fair.  There will be over 50 vendors as well as games, cars and firetrucks!  Don’t forget to buy a duck for the race down Antietam Creek or join in the pie eating contest!  The weather looks like it is going to be decent with the rain moving out so brin [...]

Heads Up for Safe Driving

Heads Up for Safe Driving
As we all know, it’s that time of year when school is ending, people are going on vacations and getting outside with the onset of warmer weather.  This, of course, leads to more traffic on the roads.  We would like to remind you to be safe out there on the roads and pay attention to your surroundings.  As of today, in Berks County, the [...]

Easter Treats

Easter Treats
We would like to say a special THANK YOU! to the Exeter Women’s Club for the bag of Easter goodies delivered to the station on Wednesday afternoon.  We know the cookies, candy and crackers won’t last very long but they are much appreciated by our volunteers.  The ladies also made stops at other local fire and police stations to dr [...]

Hydrant flushing to begin

Hydrant flushing to begin
Beginning Monday April 3rd, the Mt. Penn Water Authority will begin flushing fire hydrants as part of their routine maintenance.  This will be taking place between 7a.m. and 3p.m. during April and May.  This work ensures the hydrants are flowing properly as well as flushing sediments and debris from the water mains.  You may experience reduc [...]

The forecast is calling for…SNO...

The forecast is calling for…SNOW!
Now that it is just about spring it appears that we may get our first significant snowfall starting Monday night and going through Tuesday afternoon.  We will not speculate or guess on what the exact amount of accumulation will be, you can watch 10 channels and get 10 answers for that, however, we ask you to help us out and do one thing when [...]

It’s that time again!

It’s that time again!
This weekend it is once again time to turn our clocks AHEAD one hour.  Daylight savings time begins at 2a.m. Sunday March 12.  Although we don’t advocate getting up at that time to do much of anything, when you do wake up on Sunday take 5 minutes TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  Early detection of sm [...]

Fastnacht Frenzy Update

Fastnacht Frenzy Update
We have once again sold out!  1800 dozen arrived Friday afternoon and the crew got busy getting them all bagged up and counted by 6p.m.  Although the posted start time for Saturday and Sunday was 8a.m. several customers just couldn’t wait and began to show up at 7:30 to make their purchase.  We were glad to accommodate them and the hund [...]

49th Annual Fastnacht Frenzy!!!

49th Annual Fastnacht Frenzy!!!
IT’S HERE AGAIN!  Yes, it’s fastnacht time at the Mt. Penn Fire Company.  Please be sure to stop by the fire station at 2711 Grant St. or, if you prefer our drive up service, stop by the intersection of 23rd St. and Perkiomen Ave. for a bag or two.  The cost is $8.00 per dozen.  These delicious treats will be available on Saturda [...]

GOODBYE 2016!

GOODBYE 2016!
  Well, 2016 has finally come to an end!  It’s been quite a ride and hopefully everybody can look back, take a deep breath and move ahead to 2017. It’s also been quite a year for the volunteers at Mt. Penn.  We answered a new record high of calls this past year although the number of “working fires” was down.  In [...]

Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
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Previous Years

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Our Mission

The mission of the Mt. Penn Fire Company is to protect the lives and property of the people of Mt Penn from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing Rescue services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a 100% Volunteer work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.

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