Posts in category Fund Raiser

Structure fire assist in Union

October 12, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 11 shortly before 11a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with numerous companies from Chester & Montgomery Counties, as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a structure fire in Union Township to assist Birdsboro/Union FD (Co7). Arriving units at 335 Woodglen Rd. found a well involved house fire that quickly caused t [...]

FASTNACHT TIME!!

February 27, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time again! Mt. Penn Fire Company will be having their 51st annual fastnacht sale March 2nd & 3rd. Fastnachts will be available at the fire station, 2711 Grant St. from 8a.m. until 4p.m. on Saturday and 8a.m. until sold out on Sunday. We will also have convenient drive-up-service at the intersection of 23rd St. & P [...]

Firefighter/EMT Erik Hirner

May 28, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

The members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company extend their deepest sympathy to our brothers and sisters in the Reading Fire Department on the untimely passing of Firefighter Erik Hirner. Erik, who was the C platoon tillerman on Ladder 1 was involved in a motor vehicle crash on his way to work May 25th and suffered injuries that he succumbed to l [...]

THANK YOU!!!!!

February 11, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

The 2018 5oth anniversary fastnacht sale is in the books! Thank you everybody for stopping by to show your support for the Mt. Penn Fire Company! Although things went well Saturday, the day wasn’t without its hiccups. Between 7a.m. when the crew was getting set up and organized for the day and 12 noon the crews took care of 3 reported [...]

50 is Nifty!!

February 4, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

Just under a week remains until it’s time for……………..FASTNACHTS!!!!! That’s right, our 50th Anniversary year is upon us. If you have been waiting patiently all year for this annual event now is the time to make plans for our delicious carbohydrate and fat free fastnachts. Stop by the station or see [...]

Fastnacht Frenzy Update

February 26, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

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!!!

February 19, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

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 [...]

Leather New Yorker Helmet Raffle

June 26, 2016 Written by John Eisenhard

The Mt. Penn Fire Company will be raffling off a leather New Yorker helmet on September 17, 2016. Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00 and you do not need to be present to win. Only 500 tickets are available and we expect them to go quickly so if you want a chance at winning this classic and traditional fire helmet act now! If you are [...]

Annual Fastnacht Sale this weekend...

February 1, 2016 Written by John Eisenhard

We would like to thank everybody who stopped by to purchase fastnachts this weekend. We sold out before noon on Sunday. We would like to say thank you very much for all of your continued support! Once again it is time for annual fastnacht sale which will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 6th & 7th. Hours are 8a.m. until 4p.m. Satu [...]

Fastnachts are SOLD OUT!

February 17, 2015 Written by John Eisenhard

It has been a tough year to sell out due to weather which has been windy, bitter cold, snowy and sunny. Thanks to our dedicated crew who put in lots of extra time and effort to keep selling we can now say we are SOLD OUT! We would like to thank everybody who help make this possible and hope to see you all next year!

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