Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Labor Day and Back to School

Labor Day and Back to School
Well, the last “official” weekend of summer is upon us. Summer sure flew by! We hope all of you have a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend with friends and family! Although most schools started last week, there has been a slight delay at Antietam due to construction. Antietam students will return on September 3rd this year. [...]

Boro Structure

Boro Structure
On August 26th shortly before noon, Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Reading City, Lower Alsace, Oley, Birdsboro and Exeter fire departments to 2642 Perkiomen Ave. for a reported structure fire. First arriving units confirmed a working fire in the kitchen area of the vacant home which was undergoing renovations. Two lines were pulled as ot [...]

Wednesday Woes

Wednesday Woes
On July 17th just after 12 noon, Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies, to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire at 4005 Circle Ave. First arriving units quickly called a working fire to the rear of the address where it was discovered a lawnmower and shed on fire. Within 5 minutes of arrival things wer [...]

SOLD SOLD SOLD!

SOLD SOLD SOLD!
As many of you know, Ladder 1 was placed for sale recently and within a week it was sold to the Gladwyne Fire Company in Montgomery County(Station 24) who journeyed to Mt. Penn on July 3rd to take it to its new home where it will continue to serve the citizens as Ladder 24 for the next few years until their brand new ladder truck arrives [...]

Independence Day is here!

Independence Day is here!
Summer is just flying by! The MLB all star game is almost here, next month the kids will be back in school and before you know it Labor Day will be here. This year we celebrate our independence and freedom on Thursday but that won’t stop many from making it a long weekend. Be safe in all that you are doing whether it be a barbeque a [...]

Early St. Lawrence Structure Fire

Early St. Lawrence Structure Fire
On June 18th just before 7:30a.m. Mt. Penn, along with several mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Penns Drive for a reported structure fire. First arriving units reported a working fire on the second floor front. One line was pulled as other crews performed ventilation and rescued the dogs still in the house. One dog w [...]

Mt. Penn Collapse

Mt. Penn Collapse
On June 13 just after 10:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched to the Mt. Penn Primary Center on N. 25th St. to investigate a reported collapse just inside the entrance doors. On arrival crews found the lobby area had collapsed into the floor below. Fortunately, all occupants, including construction workers were able to evacuate safely with no inju [...]

Exeter Structure Fire

Exeter Structure Fire
On June 4th shortly before 3p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire at Exeter Fitness, 4270 Perkiomen Avenue in the Reading Mall. Berks advised of multiple calls received for smoke and fire showing from the roof. Responding units confirmed this even before they ar [...]

Birdsboro Bean Roast

Birdsboro Bean Roast
On May 28th, just before 11:30a.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Birdsboro(Co7) on a reported structure fire at Reading Coffee Company at 316 W. Main St. First arriving units had a light smoke condition and the building already evacuated. A dry line was pulled as a precaution. On further investigat [...]

MEMORIAL DAY!

MEMORIAL DAY!
It’s hard to believe May is just about done! Not a whole lot has been going on at Mt. Penn. We have been taking care of the typical day to day calls like fire alarms, some crashes and a few others thrown in. We also did training burns last night at the fire training site to refine our skills. Of course this weekend is Memoria [...]

Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
2026
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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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