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Working Shed Fire with Exposure in Washington Twp

 December 14, 2020

December 14th at 0155 hours, Eastern Berks and Boyertown Fire, Bally Medics and Pennsburg Fire (RIT) were dispatched for the report of a fully involved shed fire close to a residence on Gehringer Rd in Washington. A tanker from Earl was also added.

County Communications reported to 97 officers that complainants had stated they heard explosions from the fire, which was visible from Bally.

Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report and told Engine 95 to prepare to lay in from the nearest hydrant, while crews from 97 pulled two lines from Engine 97-1 to attack the fire. Crew did a quick knock on the bulk of the fire, before too much damage could be done to the nearby house.

Units were held to 97 and 95, which were in service for an hour finishing extinguishment, checking for any extension into the home and overhauling the remains and cleaning up.

Fire Police diverted traffic off of Gehringer Rd during the incident.

EBFD units on scene were Engines 97-1 and 97; Tankers 97-1 and 97; Attack 97, and Utility 97.

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Monday 8/8/22 @2240 hrs 97 RIT, was dispatched with Co's 95, Montco 67 and Montco 332 for a Dwelling fire in 95's First due on Elaine Dr, Colebrookdale Twp.

Chief 95 arrived and confirmed a working fire, 97 personnel set up RIT, threw ground ladders, sent 2 to the roof via the main of Ladder 95 to open the roof, assisted with fire attack and overhaul/ventilation.

Crews made quick work of the fire, Co's 19 and Montco 37 were also dispatched with manpower due to the heat and humidity.

97 Units on Scene: Engine 97, Rescue 97, Attack 97, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1.
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Monday 8/8/22 @2240 hrs 97 RIT, was dispatched with Cos 95, Montco 67 and Montco 332 for a Dwelling fire in 95s First due on  Elaine Dr, Colebrookdale Twp.

Chief 95 arrived and confirmed a working fire, 97 personnel set up RIT, threw ground ladders, sent 2 to the roof via the main of Ladder 95 to open the roof, assisted with fire attack and overhaul/ventilation.

Crews made quick work of the fire, Cos 19 and Montco 37 were also dispatched with manpower due to the heat and humidity.

97 Units on Scene: Engine 97, Rescue 97, Attack  97, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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Prayers for everyone hope everyone got out all right

Great Job Everyone!

Pray everyone is ok

Prayers for everyone

Many thanks, Eastern Berks.

Seth Etchberger

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