Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Moving ahead for spring

Moving ahead for spring
It’s hard to believe that we have made it through another winter but spring is knocking on the door despite the recent snows.  That can only mean one thing….it is time to change the clocks again.  This weekend is “spring ahead” where we all lose an hour of sleep Saturday night into Sunday morning.  When you are turning [...]

Structure fire assist in Maidencreek

Structure fire assist in Maidencreek
On Feb 26 just before 7a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company for a reported structure fire at 785 Hill Rd.  Dispatch information stated flames from the roof and the first units to arrived confirmed a working fire.  A second alarm and additional tankers were called for by command.  The crew from Mt. Penn had their assignment changed [...]

Tuesday strikes again…..sort of

Tuesday strikes again…..sort of
On February 20 shortly before 9a.m. the spill trailer was dispatched to 1273 W. Philadelphia Ave. in Colebrookdale Twp. to assist Boyertown Area Fire/Rescue(Co95) with a tractor trailer crash that was leaking large amounts of diesel fuel and heading towards the Ironstone Creek.  The driver had lost control of his vehicle and ran off the right [...]

Tuesday is Variety Day-Part IV

Tuesday is Variety Day-Part IV
Well the apparent Terrible Tuesday curse continues for the 4th week in a row at Mt. Penn with the crews logging 5 runs, 4 of them between 5:20p.m. and 9:00p.m. The start was early, just after midnight with the ladder being dispatched to assist Gibralter(Co 23) on a reported structure fire at 103 Proudfoot Dr.  Units were quickly recalled when [...]

Tuesday is Variety Day continues̷...

Tuesday is Variety Day continues…..Part III
For the third Tuesday in a row the streak continues…. Just after 5 p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched for the QRS run to the 2600 block of Perkiomen Ave. for an older male with breathing problems.  The crew obtained vital signs and administered oxygen to assist with breathing until EMS arrived.  They then helped get him to the ambulance from [...]

50 is Nifty!!

50 is Nifty!!
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 [...]

Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
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Previous Years

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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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