Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Working structure fire in Earl

Working structure fire in Earl
On April 11th just before 1:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company for a working structure fire in the 1600 block of W. Philadelphia Avenue(Route 73). Initial reports was a shed fire that had spread to the residence. First arriving units reported 2 houses well involved, the initial home where the fire was reported and the house [...]

Exeter Structure Fire

Exeter Structure Fire
On April 10th just before 1p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies to the 1400 block of Schoffer’s Rd. in Exeter for a reported structure fire. Arriving units found a well involved residential structure with smoke and fire showing. Personnel could only work from the exterior as the building was already co [...]

St. Patrick’s Shenanigans

St. Patrick’s Shenanigans
On March 17th things were going smoothly all day at Mt. Penn. Guess we should have known that wouldn’t last. At 7:35p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with Lower Alsace(Co4) to Goodwill Industries in St. Lawrence for a fire alarm. Exeter Twp(Co25) had requested Company 4 to cover as they were operating at a serious crash on the e [...]

A brief look back

A brief look back
A few of our members put together a video that was shown at our dinner Saturday night. It highlights some of the work we did last year and we think it turned out pretty well. Maybe we will make this an annual project. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

MPFD takes the evening off

MPFD takes the evening off
Yes, it’s true. Once in a while we all get to take the evening off and sit down together for uninterrupted dinner and drinks. On March 11th we gathered at the Doubletree in Reading for an evening of fun, looking back, handing out some awards and just having a great time with no firefighter responsibilities. Several members recei [...]

Late night brush fire

Late night brush fire
Shortly after 11:30p.m. on March 8th, Engine 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies for a working brush fire at the Cumru Township end of Neversink mountain. Arriving units had difficulty making access from S 9th St as well as Ganter’s Lane due to narrow trails and steep terrain. This fire eventually went to 3 a [...]

It’s that time again….

It’s that time again….
Once again it’s time to adjust those clocks. At 2a.m. Sunday we SPRING AHEAD with the start of daylight savings time. That also means that it is time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monxide alarms when you change the clocks in order to keep you and your family safe. Early detection is the key to preventing injury [...]

Fabulous Fastnachts!!

Fabulous Fastnachts!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Shake off those winter blues and come on out to get the best fastnachts in Berks! It looks like the weather will cooperate too! Mt. Penn’s 55th annual sale of these incredible treats is scheduled for this weekend, February 18th and 19th from 8a.m. until 4p.m. As we all k [...]

Early Morning Exeter Structure

Early Morning Exeter Structure
On February 11th just before 5a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Exeter(Co25) on a reported structure fire at 2 Courtleigh Place in the Crestwood section of the township. First arriving units reported heavy smoke and fire from the roof area. A second alarm was quickly struck to bring additional manp [...]

Mt. Penn Sinkhole Rescue

Mt. Penn Sinkhole Rescue
On January 31st at 11:37p.m. Mt. Penn and Lower Alsace (Co 4) along with EMS and police were dispatched to the area of 23rd St. & Howard Blvd. for a reported male trapped in a hole. On arrival, and after some brief looking, Deputy 1-1 (Kline) and PD found a male at the bottom of a 7ft hole with no apparent injuries and also no way o [...]

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
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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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