First Responders, Truckers, Neighbors and Relatives joined together to give a 4 year old Cherry St resident a birthday to remember. With virus restrictions in place, there would be no party today for little Jack. But that didn't stop a large noisy celebration for Jack, as … [Read more...]
Thank You for Your Support of Our Emergency Blood Drives
Thanks go out to everyone who signed up and donated blood at our Emergency Blood Drive on Saturday April 4th! You are our heroes! The first drive was quickly filled, and Miller-Keystone Blood Bank added a 2nd unit and that was filled. Fire and EMS personnel, as well as … [Read more...]
Brush Fire Assist to Oley in Pike Township
Fire apparatus from Oley, Eastern Berks, Lyons, and Earl, along with Oley Ambulance were dispatched at 1550 hours on April 2nd for a working Brush Fire after a falling branch brought down live wires in the 100 block of Mine Rd in Pike Twp on a very windy day. Upon arrival at … [Read more...]
Need Help? – We Can Assist You
Eastern Berks Fire is there for you during these difficult times. We are offering our services to our neighbors who are in need of essential food and medications, but can not or should not get out to pick them up. This service is only for residents of … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 Virus Effects First Responders
Eastern Berks Fire has taken steps to deal with the pandemic of COVID-19. However, the following article shows how the exposure of just one first responder can impact an entire department. __________________________________________ Already stretched, … [Read more...]
MedEvac Flight Safety Course
On Monday evening March 9th, 85 area fire fighters, emergency medical personnel and police gathered for a MedEvac Flight Safety Course sponsored by Eastern Berks Fire and the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Participants met at the Goodwill Fire social hall in Bally and were … [Read more...]
Quick Thinking Neighbor Saves House From Damage
On Sunday March 8 at 1506 hours, Eastern Berks Fire along with fire apparatus from Boyertown, Hereford, and Pennsburg (RIT); and Gilbertsville Medics covering for Bally, were dispatched to Avalon Circle in Washington Twp for a possible structure fire - reported to be a wood pile … [Read more...]
Huge Thank You To Rescue Engine Donors
A HUGE thank you goes out to local businesses who made special contribution to help fund our new Rescue Truck. It was delivered on January 1, 2020. Posted on the driver's door and officer's door are these plaques listing these special friends. THANK YOU!! … [Read more...]
House Fire in Bally
Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Hereford, and Pennsburg Fire Departments, along with Medic Units from Bally and Boyertown were dispatched at 2057 hours on Wednesday February 26th for the report of a house on fire with flames showing in the 100 block of South Church Street in … [Read more...]
A Weekend of Brush Fires
The beautiful weather brought a rash of brush fires throughout the region, including numerous one on Saturday and Sunday Feb 22 & 23. It began on Saturday afternoon when 19, 95, 97 were sent at 1328 hours for a brush fire in the 7800 block of Boyertown Pike in Earl. … [Read more...]
Vehicle vs Pole on Rt 100 in Bally (AGAIN!)
Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched at 0117 hours on Friday February 21st for the report of an MVA - car vs pole with pole sheared off on Rt 100 near 4th St in Bally Chief 97 arrived and confirmed report: Car with major front end damage and debris scattered in … [Read more...]
Another Brush Fire on Hill Church Road – this time in Washington Twp
Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched for brush fire in the 400 block of Hill Church Rd in Washington. Reported to be field spreading toward woods. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed working brush fire and requested on ops channel. An extremely steep and narrow … [Read more...]
Brush Fire on Hill Church Rd in Pike
On Monday February 17, Eastern Berks, Earl, and Oley Fire Companies, along with Bally Medics, were dispatched to the 600 block of Hill Church Rd in Pike Twp for a Brush Fire. Crews arrived to find a controlled burn which had gotten out of control and was spreading into a grass … [Read more...]
Assist to Earl for Working House Fire
Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched at 1050 hours to assist Earl Twp Fire on a working structure fire in the 200 block of Manatawny Rd in Earl Twp. Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1, Engine 97 and Engine 97-1 made the response. Deputy 97 was water supply officer, Tanker 97 dumped a load … [Read more...]
Assist to Gilbertsville for a Dwelling Fire
Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched at 0254 hours to respond with two tankers to the 100 block of Swamp Creek Road Douglass Twp, Montgomery County to assist Gilbertsville on a working structure fire. Access to the structure was difficult because the dwelling could only be … [Read more...]
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