Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Fundraiser for local family

Fundraiser for local family
Last week members of Mt. Penn and Lower Alsace Fire Companies responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash in the 600 block of Carsonia Ave.  Although the father is still recovering in the hospital, baby Ezra is home and doing well.  There has been an outpouring of concern from the community and last week donations were accepted at the AVCPR [...]

Antietam Valley Street Fair

Antietam Valley Street Fair
Come on out June 24 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. and join the community in the annual street fair.  There will be over 50 vendors as well as games, cars and firetrucks!  Don’t forget to buy a duck for the race down Antietam Creek or join in the pie eating contest!  The weather looks like it is going to be decent with the rain moving out so brin [...]

Early May Potpourri

Early May Potpourri
Well, the first week of May is just about over and it has been steady for Mt. Penn.  In addition to the structure fires in Oley and Birdsboro we have been dispatched to several other calls during the week keeping us busy. In what could have been a much more serious incident, the structure assignment was sent to the Hollywood Court Apartments [...]

49th Annual Fastnacht Frenzy!!!

49th Annual Fastnacht Frenzy!!!
IT’S HERE AGAIN!  Yes, it’s fastnacht time at the Mt. Penn Fire Company.  Please be sure to stop by the fire station at 2711 Grant St. or, if you prefer our drive up service, stop by the intersection of 23rd St. and Perkiomen Ave. for a bag or two.  The cost is $8.00 per dozen.  These delicious treats will be available on Saturda [...]

SANTA ALERT!!!!!

SANTA ALERT!!!!!
The Mt. Penn Fire Company is pleased to announce that a special deal has been made between Fire Chief Tim Waldman and Kris Kringle, CEO of North Pole Enterprises Inc. for a one night only, special appearance of SANTA CLAUS!!!! Santa will be making his rounds around Mt. Penn on Tuesday, December 20th starting at 6:30p.m.  Due to the need for [...]

Kiddie Night Hawk smoke alarm recall

We know many of you have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your homes.  This recall involves a particular model that is a combination smoke/CO alarm.  If you have this model as described below please make arrangements to replace it as soon as possible in order to keep you and your families safe. Kidde is recalling 3.6 million smoke alarms i [...]

Daylight savings time ends-Check your...

Daylight savings time ends-Check your batteries!
This weekend daylight savings time will come to an end at 2a.m on Sunday, November 6.  While you are changing all of the clocks in your house back one hour we ask that you also change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  It seems like a small thing but having fresh batteries ensures that you and your family can get the [...]

Fire Prevention Week Part 2

Fire Prevention Week Part 2
Mt. Penn wrapped up Fire Prevention Week activities with visits to some local schools on Thursday and Friday mornings.  The kids were refreshed on some prior fire prevention themes such as stop, drop and roll as well as what do to in an emergency such as evacuating the premises and calling 911.  This year’s theme of “Don’t [...]

Safety Day at Exeter Home Depot

Safety Day at Exeter Home Depot
On October 1, Mt. Penn joined up with Exeter, Monocacy, Geigertown, Reading Scuba Team, Birdsboro, Exeter EMS and fire police from Cumru & Exeter Township as well as West Reading Boro to support the Home Depot in Exeter with their annual Safety Day Kids workshop.  Participants were able to build and paint their own fire truck to take hom [...]

Mt. Penn Block Party

Mt. Penn Block Party
Don’t forget the annual Mt. Penn block party this Saturday from 12 noon until 5p.m. on N. 25th St. by the boro hall.  There will be food, games, music and fun for everybody so bring the family and enjoy a pleasant afternoon with friends and neighbors.  It looks like the weather will be decent so we hope you can make it.  See you there [...]

Mt. Penn Fire Company

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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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