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Barto, PA

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Assist to Earl on Working House Fire

 May 4, 2022

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 Block of Powdermill Hollow Road in Earl Township.
Upon response, units were advised of reports of a fully involved house fire with possible injuries and unaccounted people. Air Medical was immediately placed on standby.
Assistant 19 arrived moments later and confirmed a 1.5 story single family, heavy fire thru the roof.
Engine 49 arrived as first in followed by Ladder 95 and Rescue Engine 6.
Engine 49 crewman went into an interior attack holding the fire to the garage and front part of the structure.
Additional manpower from surrounding companies arrived and assisted with fire surpession, water supply, fill site, and fire police.
Crews encountered tough conditions due to the location and were in service throughout the evening.
The fire was placed under control and crews began extensive overhaul.
Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and Earl Twp Fire Marshal are working on their investigation.
Thank you to our mutual aid departments for their assistance: Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue, Eastern Berks Fire Department, Amity Fire and Rescue, Oley Fire Company, The Exeter Township Fire Department, Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Co., Boyertown Community Ambulance Service, Oley Ambulance, and Boyertown Salvation Army.

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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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