Posts in category Structure Fire

2nd Alsace Fire in 2 days

November 15, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On November 14th shortly after 4p.m. Mt. Penn and several mutual aid companies were dispatched to 304 Spies Church Rd. in Alsace Township for a reported structure fire. Apparently, the resident came home to smoke detectors going off and heavy smoke in the building and quickly discovered the kitchen was on fire. Arriving units pulled on [...]

Alsace Structure Fire

November 14, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On November 13th just before 4p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with several mutual aid companies to 260 Skyline Drive for a reported structure fire with the additional of black smoke coming from the rear of the structure. First arriving units confirmed this and made it a working fire. The initial units pulled 2 lines for heavy f [...]

The Heat is On!

October 20, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Wedensday got off to an early start that would see Mt. Penn run a total of 7 calls in the 13 hours between 5a.m. and 6p.m. We assisted Amity, along with several other companies for a reported structure fire at Precision Technologies on Old Swede Rd. shortly after 5a.m. It was found to be a fire involving roof material where an exhaus [...]

Robeson Township Structure Fire

September 23, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On September 23rd just after 3:30p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies to assist Robeson Township (Co’s 23 &24) for a reported structure fire at 12 Formstone Rd. Initial reports indicated a working fire in a vehicle repair garage which was quickly confirmed by PD and responding units who were able to see [...]

Early Monday Blues

August 15, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Monday got off to a quick start in Exeter Township. At 12:30a.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies to the 4700 block of Killian Ave. in the township for a reported structure fire. PD and first arriving units confirmed a working garage fire and that everyone had safely evacuated the home. Two lines were qui [...]

Reading City 2nd Alarm

August 15, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On August 13th, just after 4:30p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with several other county companies to assist Reading City on a 2nd alarm structure fire in the 300 block of N. 9th St. The first arriving units had heavy fire in multiple garages along Cedar St. with extension to the rear of several homes along N. 9th St. and command qu [...]

Birdsboro Structure

August 8, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On August 8, shortly before 3:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with several other companies to assist Birdsboro(Co7) on a reported structure fire on N. Walnut St. PD arrived within minutes and confirmed a working structure fire. First arriving units also confirmed a power line down across N. Walnut St. Crews quickly pulled several [...]

No Sunday Fun Day

July 17, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Sunday was no break for area fire companies including Mt. Penn. The day started rather early just before 2:30a.m. when the spill trailer was requested to Broadway Avenue in Exeter Township to assist with a fuel oil tank that was leaking behind a residence. Crews found oil around the tank and into the neighbors yard. Oil absorbent pads wer [...]

Exeter Electrical Emergency

June 21, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On June 21st just before noon Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Exeter(Co25) on a reported structure fire at the Mt. Penn Water Authority facility located at 214 Midland Ave. On arrival Deputy 25-2(Chamberlain) reported a pole and wires down and on fire inside the facility. The transformers on the pole [...]

Fire & Ice in Alsace Township

June 4, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On June 3 shortly after 4p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with several other companies to assist Blandon(Co12) with a possible structure fire at the Sunoco station, 3123 Pricetown Rd. Additional information given on dispatch was that the ice machine on the outside of the building was on fire. As units were responding further informat [...]

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