[nggallery id=20] The weekend of April 18 and 19 turned out to be another few days of multiple responses to intense brush fires, in addition to the usual responses for motor vehicles accidents and medical assists. It began Saturday at 1456 hours with a response to an MVA in … [Read more...]
Propane Emergency Responders’ Conference
Propane Emergency Responders’ Conference July 14-16, 2015 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Macungie, PA No Cost to Attend (attendee is responsible for overnight accommodations and travel expenses) Registration Deadline: June 26, 2015 on space … [Read more...]
Monday April 13, 2015 "Just Another Manic Monday" was the title of a 1986 rock song by the Bangles, but it described the second Monday in a row spent fighting field, brush and woods fires in the region. It began at 1104 hours with a dispatch of 97 and 39 for a brush fire in … [Read more...]
A VERY Busy Day for Eastern Berks
Monday April 6 was a VERY busy day for the firefighters of Eastern Berks as we responded to 7 calls. (This was after four alarms on Easter Sunday - the previous day) It began at 0957 with 97, 39, and 575 responding to an ALS Medical in Hereford Twp. At 1428, New Hanover Fire … [Read more...]
House Fire in Bechtelsville
At 0437 hours on March 24, the structure response was transmitted for a dwelling fire on Franklin Street in Bechtelsville Borough. On the first alarm were apparatus from all three Eastern Berks Fire Stations, as well as all three stations of Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue. … [Read more...]
Tractor Trailer into House
[nggallery id=17] At 0606 hours on Monday March 16th, Company 97 was dispatched to assist 19 on an MVA with injuries on Rt 73 in Earl Township. Emergency personnel arrived to find a two vehicle accident, with a passenger vehicle with heavy damage and a tractor trailer which had … [Read more...]
Death of Former Firefighter
Frank Howell (Rebel) 71, of Bally, husband of Esther M. (Adam) Howell, passed away on Thursday, March 5th at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Forest Hill, MD, he was the son of the late Derwood and Ethel (Cox) Howell. Frank was a member of Most … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment
[nggallery id=16] Tuesday February 10 - Rescue 97 dispatched with Montg 67 for an MVA with Entrapment in Douglass Twp, Montgomery County. Chief 97 came across this incident and immediately radioed for 67, 97, and 505 to respond for a pick up truck on its side with driver … [Read more...]
Death of Alan Grim
Alan D. Grim, 53, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Nikki E. (Potter) Grim; to whom he was married for nineteen years. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Paul and Gladys (Hilbert) … [Read more...]
MVA and Dwelling in the Snow
[nggallery id=15] Monday January 26th - 97 and 505 were dispatched to an MVA in Washington Township during snow (car vs pole with fluids down.) While waiting for vehicle to be cleared, Berks Dispatch Center alerted the department for a possible structure fire in a dwelling in … [Read more...]
Assist to Gilbertsville for Barn
Wednesday January 21 at 2357 hours, 97 was dispatched to assist Montgomery 67 (Gilbertsville) with manpower for a barn fire in Douglas Township, Montgomery County. Engine 97-2 and Utility 97 responded with personnel to assist. In addition to 67, on scene were Montg … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injury
[nggallery id=14] January 9, 2015 - Company 97 and Medics 332 & 525 (covering for 505 which was out on another call) were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Niantic Road in Washington Twp. Crews shut down the road for almost an hour while packaging patient, controlling … [Read more...]
2015 Officers Announced
Eastern Berks Fire Officers were recently elected. The top line officers remain the same: Chief 97 Mike Mutter Deputy 97 Chris Schaeffer Assistant 97-1 Matt Bakes Assistant 97-2 John Mutter Assistant 97-3 Scott Reitnauer For a complete list of department … [Read more...]
House Fire Assist to Company 58
Friday January 2, 2015 - Apparatus from all three 97 stations was dispatched to assist 58 on a working structure fire on Rt 29 in Hereford Township. Chief 58 responded on original dispatch, and reported smoke showing from a mile out. Additional resources put on the road, and then … [Read more...]
Propane Training
Propane Training December 8, 2014 - Eastern Berks Fire hosts training for propane emergencies at station 2's social hall. A trainer of propane workers for the insurance industry, instructor Dan uses photos, videos, valves, tanks, news stories and live demonstrations to inform … [Read more...]
