Posts tagged community event

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 [...]

Santa Claus is coming to town!!!

December 6, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

By special arrangement with the Fire Chief a visitor all the way from the North Pole will be stopping by the station on December 10 from 5p.m. to 6:30p.m. Yes indeed, that jolly old elf Santa Claus will be visiting the firehouse for pictures and to hear all of your Christmas wishes. We hope you’ve been good because he knows! Make sure [...]

Weekend wrap

October 16, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

Although the emergency calls have settled down since earlier in the week, it doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy. Thursday and Friday saw the crew visit the local schools to spread the fire prevention week message “Every second counts, plan 2 ways out.” In addition to this years’ message the crews worked with the [...]

Saturday around town

October 8, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s been an eventful Saturday. We started out attending the Home Depot Safety Day Kids Workshop along with Exeter, Gibralter, Monocacy, Lower Alsace, Birdsboro and Geigertown fire companies as well as the Reading Scuba Team. The turnout was excellent and this year the weather cooperated as well. Firefighters were on hand to answer q [...]

Home Depot Safety Day

October 5, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

Hey parents, looking for something to do this Saturday morning? Bring the kids to the Exeter Home Depot from 9a.m. until 12 noon. Not only can they get an up close look at different types of fire trucks and meet the local firefighters but they can participate in the October Kids Workshop where the kids will be building their very own fire [...]

Last day of month proves to be busy

October 1, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

This weekend at the station has been busy. Mt. Penn joined Lower Alsace (Co4) for the Antietam Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning. The fire companies, along with Central Berks Police led off the parade to escort the homecoming court from the pool to the A-Field where the ceremonies were held. Not too long after returning to station the [...]

Mt. Penn Block Party

September 22, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

Sitting around wondering what to do…..bored….still recovering from summer…do you just need to get out of the house for a while….look no further than the annual Mt. Penn Block Party this Saturday! Come on out and join your friends and neighbors for this annual event from 12 noon until 5p.m. on N. 25th St. in Mt. Penn. [...]

That time of year has arrived

August 27, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time of year again when many parents and perhaps a few kids are happy about…BACK TO SCHOOL! Most schools in the area are beginning classes August 28 so that means there are a few things that we need to be reminded of in case we let them fade away in our minds over the summer. There will be increased traffic on the road [...]

National Night Out

July 30, 2017 Written by John Eisenhard

Come out and join your friends and neighbors for National Night Out at the A-field on Tuesday, August 1st from 6 to 9p.m. There will be displays, music, games, a prize raffle and many other things to see and do. Come and meet police, firefighters, EMS, sheriffs and others who serve and protect our community. If you live in Mt. Penn, Lower A [...]

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