On January 21 about 2:15p.m. Company 7 (Birdsboro) Safety Officer Steve Rhoads was passing through the 6200 block of Perkiomen Ave. in Exeter Township when he noticed a large amount of smoke in the area. Upon checking further he found a working fire in a large garage at 6221 Perkiomen Ave. and had the structure fire assignment dispatched. Shortly after their arrival command requested Engine and Rescue 1 for additional manpower. Responding crews had heavy fire and smoke in the second floor of a 2 story garage which was being used as a living area. 2 lines were used to knock down the fire while other personnel performed ventilation and overhaul operations. Mt. Penn crews were able to return to station in about an hour.
Photo courtesy of Scott Kulp
