Posts tagged Ladder 1

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

August 3, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Come out to join Central Berks Police as well as numerous other public safety agencies at the A-Field for National Night Out! There will be food, games, prize raffles and plenty of things to see and do. Bring the kids! We are ever hopeful that the weather will cooperate this year for this great community event that [...]

Assist to Amity on Water Rescue

July 11, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Shortly after 5p.m. on July 11th the ladder was requested to respond to Toll Gate Rd & Old Swede Rd to assist Amity Twp units as well as water rescue teams for a car that was swept off the road by the torrential rains that primarily took place East of Reading during the afternoon and evening. The ladder was set up so that water res [...]

Memorial Day

May 22, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Hard to believe but Memorial Day is almost upon us! We hope that you will all take a break for a bit and remember the ultimate price that so many of our veterans made in order that we are able to enjoy so many freedoms today. Mt. Penn will be participating in the Exeter Memorial Day Parade on Monday from the Exeter High School to [...]

Exeter Structure

May 2, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On May 2 shortly after midnight Mt. Penn was dispatched with several other companies to assist Exeter(Co25) on a reported structure fire with entrapment in Brice Villa just behind the Turkey Hill. Arriving units had heavy fire showing and quickly pulled multiple lines to knock it down. There were serious exposure problems with the homes be [...]

Amity Structure Fire

April 27, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On April 26 around 8:30p.m. the ladder was dispatched along with several other companies to assist Amity(Co’s 49 & 6) with a reported structure fire in the 100 block of Maplewood Dr. Arriving units had heavy fire showing from the second floor front and quickly placed 2 lines in service. Other units vented the roof and s [...]

Oley Structure Fire

April 3, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On April 3rd about 1:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched with several other companies to assist Oley(Co 5) on a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Mud Run Rd. First arriving units had a house back a long lane with fire showing up the front of the house. Supply line was laid up the lane from Mud Run Rd and a second alarm for [...]

Mt. Penn Banquet

March 23, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On March 23rd the crew from Mt. Penn along with family and friends took a break and gathered at the Hilton Double Tree in Reading for their dinner and awards banquet. Awards were presented for length of service and completion of fire school classes as well as a Unit Citation to several members for actions which saved a woman̵ [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Structure

March 17, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Shortly before 9a.m. on March 17, Mt. Penn was dispatched with several other companies to assist Birdsboro (Co7) with a reported structure fire in the 100 block of S. Mill St. Berks County Communications gave additional information to Chief 7 (Kulp) that the police were reporting a large amount of smoke from that area as well and he ar [...]

Oley Structure Fire

February 18, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Chris Young/Fleetwood Fire Photo Fleetwood Fire Photo Chris Young/Fleetwood Fire Photo On February 18 shortly after 12:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched to assist Oley (Co5) and several other companies for a reported structure fire at 456 Main St. Response time for the first arriving units was short as this is just up the street from [...]

Here and there

January 30, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

The snow ended last night but it was getting colder! Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company to 529 E Wesner Rd. in Maidencreek Twp. just before 6:30a.m. Arriving units had a fire in the basement that extended to the first floor. Arriving crews encountered frozen hydrants near the scene and had to initially rely on tank water. Fortuna [...]

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

Posts tagged Ladder 1

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Assist to Amity on Water Rescue

Memorial Day

Exeter Structure

Amity Structure Fire

Oley Structure Fire

Mt. Penn Banquet

St. Patrick’s Day Structure

Oley Structure Fire

Here and there

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