Saturday May 22 at 2239 hours Co's 97, 95, Montco 65 for RIT and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to Eshbach Ln Washington Twp for a Dwelling Fire, reported to be fire in the walls. Deputy 97 assumed command and crews went into service knocking down a small fire. then checked for … [Read more...]
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Fire at Bally Block Company
Firefighters from Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Hereford, and New Hanover responded at 8:14am on Thursday May 5th, to a fire at the Bally Block Company in Bally (Berks County). First arriving firefighters from Eastern Berks pulled a line to the wood hog in the … [Read more...]
Assist to Earl on Working House Fire
Earl Township Fire posted the following on their Facebook Page... Eastern Berks was part of the initial alarm and responded with Engines 97 & 97-1, Tankers 97 and 97-1 Last evening (May 3) at 6:24pm the first alarm structure fire assignment was dispatched to the 1200 … [Read more...]
Garage Fire in Washington Township
Saturday April 30th at 0833 hours, Eastern Berks and Boyertown Fire Departments, along with Pennsburg for RIT and Gilbertsville Medics were dispatched to the 2100 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp for a garage fire. Crews were already at the Bechtelsville station … [Read more...]
Chicken Barbecue in Bechtelsville on April 30
Saturday April 30th 2:00PM until sold out Bechtelsville fire station – 1817 North Main St $13.00 for: half of a 3lb chicken baked potato home-made baked beans pickled cabbage roll and butter applesauce TAKE OUT ORDERS & BAKE SALE! Come get a good … [Read more...]
Tanker Assist in Rockland Township
March 31, 2022 - Tanker 97-1 was dispatched at 1407 hours to assist Company 35 (Lyons) on a reported shed fire in the 100 block of Smoketown Road in Rockland Township. First arriving units reported a large shed that was fully involved. Tanker 97 also responded after … [Read more...]
How to Burn Yard Waste and Debris Safely
With Brush Fire Season already upon us - check out this short YouTube video on how to safely burn backyard debris First - check to see if its legal Keep it small Keep perimeter moist NEVER leave it unattended … [Read more...]
Early Start to Brush Fire Season
On Monday February 21st at 1258 hours, Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched for a brush fire on Lenape Rd in Washington Township. Deputy 97 quickly arrived on scene and reported most of the fire out, but asked apparatus to report in to extinguish hot spots in the wooded … [Read more...]
Dwelling Fire on Treichler Rd in District Township
On Monday January 24th at 0051 hours, Eastern Berks, Seisholtsville, Topton, Lower Macungie (RIT) and Topton Medics were dispatched for a Chimney Fire on Treichler Rd District Twp. Deputy 97 arrived and reported the fire extended into the roofline. Chief 97 assumed command … [Read more...]
Longtime Bally Fire Chief Leo “Boots” Mutter Dies
Leo D. “Boots” Mutter, 80, of Bally, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the loving husband of the late Alice “Faye” (Hetrick) Mutter, sharing 57 years of marriage together. Born and raised in Bally, he was the son of the late … [Read more...]
Assist to Hereford on Working House Fire
On Saturday January 8th at 1005 hours, fire apparatus from Hereford, Seisholtsville, Eastern Berks, and East Greenville, along with Bally Medics were dispatched for a Dwelling Fire on Chestnut St in Hereford Twp. Chief 58 confirmed a working fire. Tanker 58 and Engine 97-1 … [Read more...]
Assist to Boyertown on Working Fire on New Year’s Day
On January 1, 2022, fire apparatus from Boyertown, Eastern Berks, and Gilbertsville were dispatched at 1116 hours for a structure fire on BrickYard Lane in Colebrookdale. Deputy 95 reported a working fire in a workshop, with exposure to two other buildings. EBFD personnel … [Read more...]
2021 Year in Review Video and Stats
Click here for: Video Year in Review for Eastern Berks Fire 2021 Statistics: … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Drop-Off and Bonfire
Christmas Tree Drop Off in Bechtelsville Community Park ~ South Main Street $5.00 donation per tree. Drop off times: Wed Jan 5: 5-6 pm Thu Jan 6: 6-7 pm Fri Jan 7: 7-8 pm Bonfire: Sat Jan 8 at 4:30pm Bring your own chairs and enjoy light refreshments. … [Read more...]
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