Posts tagged Engine 1

Monday Strikes Again

March 24, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

The morning of Monday March 23rd got off to a quick start for Mt. Penn. We were dispatched to a pedestrian crash in the 2400 block of Perkiomen Ave. just before 8a.m. No EMS or fire services were needed as the patient was transported by family to the hospital. About 8:30a.m. we were dispatched, along with several mutal aid companies to [...]

Water water everywhere!

February 11, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On February 10th shortly after 6p.m. Mt. Penn and Exeter(Co25) were dispatched to the old Rite Aid in St. Lawrence for a water condition. On arrival it was noted there was more than a foot of water inside the store. With assistance from the water authority the supply valve was closed and crews made entry which allowed the water to [...]

2 Alarm Exeter Fire

February 8, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Exeter Twp Fire Department On February 8th shortly after 3a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other mutual aid companies to the 100 block of Old Friedensburg Rd to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire. First arriving units found a well involved attached garage with extension into the house. A second alarm was [...]

Early morning assists to Exeter

January 7, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 7tth just before 7a.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with other mutual aid companies to the 1200 block of Dauphin Pl. in eastern Exeter Township to assist with a working structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units found a well involved home and struck a second alarm for more manpower. Several lines were used to extinguis [...]

Check your home

November 16, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

As colder weather seems to be here for a while it’s a great time to check through your home as you spend more time indoors and prepare for the holiday season. Clean out clutter and look for overloaded outlets and surge protectors, have your heating system checked for proper operation and make sure your chimney is clean and solid befor [...]

3 Alarms in Lower Alsace

October 28, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 28th just before 3p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other mutual aid companies, to 500 Carsonia Ave. for a reported structure fire with possible entrapment. Assistant 1(Lombardo) was in the area and quickly called a working fire as heavy fire and smoke was showing. Chief 4(Mountz) arrived and quickly called a seco [...]

Staying busy

May 4, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

May is off to a quick start for Mt. Penn. We have already responded to 9 calls this month. It has been the usual mix of things, brush fire, medical assist, CO alarm, RIT, wires down. We assisted Reading City just before 5:30p.m. May 3rd on a 2nd alarm structure fire in the 200 block of S. 9th St. The first arriving city units had heavy fire [...]

Reading City 2 Alarms

March 28, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

WFMZ Chad Blimline On March 27th shortly before 6:30p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with several other county units on the second alarm to assist the City of Reading with a working structure fire at 1384 Perkiomen Ave. Multiple calls were received reporting the fire and first arriving units from the city had heavy smoke on arrival wi [...]

3 Alarms in Birdsboro

February 8, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Danielle Hernandez photo Jennifer Randall photo J. Eisenhard photo On February 7th at 5p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched on the second alarm to assist Birdsboro(Co7) and other mutual aid companies with a working structure fire in the 200 block of Schuylkill Rd. First arriving units had heavy fire and smoke showing on arrival. All pers [...]

Lower Alsace Fire

January 7, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Robert Mountz photo On January 6, shortly before 6:30p.m Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other mutual aid companies to assist Lower Alsace(Co4) with a reported structure fire at 1881Mountain Top Rd. in the township. Additional information was a shed on fire with extension to the residence. First arriving units had a fully invo [...]

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