Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Lower Alsace Fire

Lower Alsace Fire
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 [...]

Ruscombmanor 2nd Alarm

Ruscombmanor 2nd Alarm
On Oct 6th just before 1:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as RIT, along with several other companies to the 400 block of Oley Rd. in Ruscombmanor Township for a reported structure fire. It was quickly upgraded to a second alarm by Chief 34 as a column of smoke was visible from miles away. This brought Engine 1 to the scene as well as several [...]

Mt. Penn Structure

Mt. Penn Structure
On September 22nd just before 3a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies to 9 Pennwyn Terrace in the Boro for a reported deck on fire in the rear of the residence. First arriving units confirmed a working fire with extension into the house. Fortunately all occupants were able to safely evacuate. Several lines were [...]

Boro Structure

Boro Structure
On August 26th shortly before noon, Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Reading City, Lower Alsace, Oley, Birdsboro and Exeter fire departments to 2642 Perkiomen Ave. for a reported structure fire. First arriving units confirmed a working fire in the kitchen area of the vacant home which was undergoing renovations. Two lines were pulled as ot [...]

Wednesday Woes

Wednesday Woes
On July 17th just after 12 noon, Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies, to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire at 4005 Circle Ave. First arriving units quickly called a working fire to the rear of the address where it was discovered a lawnmower and shed on fire. Within 5 minutes of arrival things wer [...]

Early St. Lawrence Structure Fire

Early St. Lawrence Structure Fire
On June 18th just before 7:30a.m. Mt. Penn, along with several mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Penns Drive for a reported structure fire. First arriving units reported a working fire on the second floor front. One line was pulled as other crews performed ventilation and rescued the dogs still in the house. One dog w [...]

Exeter Structure Fire

Exeter Structure Fire
On June 4th shortly before 3p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies to assist Exeter(Co25) with a reported structure fire at Exeter Fitness, 4270 Perkiomen Avenue in the Reading Mall. Berks advised of multiple calls received for smoke and fire showing from the roof. Responding units confirmed this even before they ar [...]

Birdsboro Bean Roast

Birdsboro Bean Roast
On May 28th, just before 11:30a.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies, to assist Birdsboro(Co7) on a reported structure fire at Reading Coffee Company at 316 W. Main St. First arriving units had a light smoke condition and the building already evacuated. A dry line was pulled as a precaution. On further investigat [...]

Keeping Busy

Keeping Busy
The weather is improving and it looks like Spring is here to stay. Crews all around the county have kept busy since Friday with all types of calls and Mt. Penn is no exception. We have been on 5 calls Friday and Saturday including fire alarms, structure fires and vehicle crashes. On April 19th at 6:15p.m. Rescue 1 was dispatched to 30 [...]

2 in 12

2 in 12
On April 10th shortly after 6:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies, to 21 S. 23rd St. in the borough for a reported structure fire. First arriving units confirmed a working fire on the second floor. Two lines were pulled and a second alarm was called to bring additional manpower to the scene. Fortunately all [...]

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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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