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Drive safe….ride safe!

May 19, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Between May 6th and May 15th Mt. Penn responded to 3 vehicle crashes with entrapment, 1 in Lower Alsace Township with injuries and 2 in Alsace Township which were both fatal. All were preventable. As the weather is warming and more people are out and about on errands, vacations and so on, we are urging all of you who drive to slow d [...]

Lower Alsace Entrapment

May 8, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

On May 8th just after 7a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched to assist Lower Alsace(Co4) with a vehicle crash with entrapment at Carsonia Ave. and Woodland Ave. Two vehicles collided and one rolled onto its roof trapping the driver. Crews stabilized the car with cribbing and rescue struts, then removed both doors on the driver’s side to g [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

3 Alarms in Birdsboro

February 8, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Danielle Hernandez photo Jennifer Randall photo J. Eisenhard photo On February 7th at 5p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched on the second alarm to assist Birdsboro(Co7) and other mutual aid companies with a working structure fire in the 200 block of Schuylkill Rd. First arriving units had heavy fire and smoke showing on arrival. All pers [...]

Month	Monthly Total
January	52
February	50
March	77
April	54
May	50
June	65
July	64
August	40
September
October
November
December
Total For The Year	452