Eastern Berks Fire Department

Barto, PA

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Accident with Injuries on Main St in Bally

 June 1, 2023

Thursday June 1 - Medic 505 and Eastern Berks Fire were dispatched at 1951 hours for an accident with entrapment in the 300 block of Main St (Rt 100) in Bally. Fire Officers and Medics arrived to confirm an accident with injuries but no entrapment. Chief 97 reported two poles … [Read more...]

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Remembering Memorial Day

 May 28, 2023

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EBFD Buys Land on Rt 100 for Future Expansion

 May 3, 2023

On Wednesday May 3, 2023, Eastern Berks Fire Department officially purchased a 3+ acre lot along Route 100 in Washington Township on which to build in the future.  Located just south of Calvary UCC Church, the land was purchased from the Rhodes family, with the assistance of … [Read more...]

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Bechtelsville Chicken BBQ this Saturday!!

 April 24, 2023

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County Wide Burn Ban in Effect for Berks

 April 21, 2023

Berks County has instituted a County Wide Ban on burning from Sun April 16 until Mon May 15, 2023. Burn bans are a tool used to protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfire. Ninety-eight percent of the wildfires in Pennsylvania are a direct result of people’s … [Read more...]

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Massive Brush Fire in District Township

 April 13, 2023

On Wednesday April 12 at 1410 hrs, Eastern Berks and Seisholtville Fire, along with Bally Medics were dispatched to Cherry Dr in the Huffs Church section of District Twp for a Brush Fire. EBFD Chief Mike Mutter went responding and was advised that a Firefighter was reporting 3-5 … [Read more...]

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Assist to Earl on Working Fire Involving Multiple Homes

 April 12, 2023

On Tuesday April 11 at 1322 hours, Earl Twp, Eastern Berks and Boyertown Fire, along with Boyertown Medics were dispatched to a shed fire On Philadelphia ave in Earl Twp. First arriving Earl officers reported 2 well involved dwellings and requested a full second alarm along with … [Read more...]

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Assist to Boyertown on Working Structure Fire

 April 11, 2023

On Tuesday April 11 at 0415 hours Boyertown, Eastern Berks and Gilbertsville Fire Departments, along with Boyertown Medics, were dispatched to the report of a house fire on Ironstone Drive, near Funk Rd in Colebrookdale Twp. Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke and command was … [Read more...]

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Upper Perkiomen Ambulance – Line of Duty Death

 April 2, 2023

From Upper Perkiomen Ambulance: With family approval, Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance releases this announcement: We send our thoughts and prayers to the family of EMT/ FF, Chaplain Jay Miles. They also go out to our own personnel, Pennsburg Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Firefighters Exchange Zoom Call with Colleagues in Czech Republic

 March 29, 2023

       On Tuesday March 28th, firefighters from the Eastern Berks Fire Department had the privilege of sharing conversation with students at a fire academy in the town of Chomutov in the Czech Republic. The interchange was arranged by Kylie Webb, a Gilbertsville native and … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Fire in District Township

 March 23, 2023

On March 22 at 1827 hours, Eastern Berks and Seisholtsville Fire, along with Bally Medics, were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Huffs Church Rd near Treichler Rd in District. Fire personnel arrived and confirmed a vehicle on fire, extending from the engine compartment into … [Read more...]

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Assist to Gilbertsville on Structure Fire with Haz Mat

 March 14, 2023

Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched along with Boyertown and New Hanover on the initial alarm to assist Gilbertsville on a Structure Fire and Hazardous Materials Incident at Global Metals on County Line Rd in Douglass Montco. Multiple companies from Montgomery and Berks County … [Read more...]

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2023 Fund Drive Is in the Mail

 February 27, 2023

Our 2023 Fund Drive Letter has been mailed. Please be be generous in your response! We are 100% Volunteer. Donate online using this link Click on the following link for a pdf copy of the fund drive brochure - EBFD 2023 Fund Drive Letter … [Read more...]

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Winter Storm – Busy Day with Trees, Wires, Structures

 December 23, 2022

Friday December 23rd - Winter Storm "Elliot" moved through the region bringing with it rain, snow, plunging temperatures and strong winds.  That also meant Eastern Berks Fire was sent on multiple calls by the county communications center, in addition to other incidents handled … [Read more...]

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Twas the Night Before Christmas — Eastern Berks Style

 December 23, 2022

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a person had planned if fire breaks out. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, but a spark flew out  and set them aflare. The family was nestled all snug in their beds, if they had only listened … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "Officially" went into service, January 3rd 2012 at 1600 hrs, the East

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Thank you to our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. This is what Memorial Day is all about. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. This is what Memorial Day is all about.
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Yes, thank you for your service!💞💞

Memorial Day was established to remember the men and women in the military who died protecting this country. Not for the men and women who are serving or who have served.

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Saturday 5/27/23 @2039 hrs, Co 97 was dispatched for an MVA no injuries, Rt 100 and Limekiln Rds Washington Twp, Medic 525-3 came across the MVA and reported negative injuries, but has fluid and debris down, fluids and debris were mitigated while Gilbertsville Auto Body towed both vehicles.

97 Units on location: Rescue/Engine 97, Engine 97 and Utility 97.
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Saturday 5/27/23 @2039 hrs, Co 97 was dispatched for an MVA no injuries, Rt 100 and Limekiln Rds Washington Twp, Medic 525-3 came across the MVA and reported negative injuries, but has fluid and debris down, fluids and debris were mitigated while Gilbertsville Auto Body  towed both vehicles.

97 Units on location: Rescue/Engine 97, Engine 97 and Utility 97.Image attachment
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5/24/23
@14:20 hours Company 97 along with Medic 505 was dispatched to MVA with injuries at the intersection of RT100 and Niantic Road in Washington Township. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed a vehicle versus a dump truck. 97 personnel assisted with patient care and debris cleanup. 97 units on scene Rescue, Engine and Utility 97.
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5/24/23
@14:20 hours Company 97 along with Medic 505 was dispatched to MVA with injuries at the intersection of RT100 and Niantic Road in Washington Township. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed a vehicle versus a dump truck. 97 personnel assisted with patient care and debris cleanup. 97 units on scene Rescue, Engine and Utility 97.Image attachment
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A very proud old friend! You are amazing!

I don't know what happened but I can tell you way too many people blow that light! Prayers to the injured 🙏

Hope everyone is ok!!! *ouch*

Hope everyone was ok

Hope everyone was ok

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Barto, Pa 19504

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