2023 Call Log (This listing is unofficial. Actual number of calls may be higher.)
196) June 3 – 95 and 97 for a brush fire on Englesville Rd in Colebrookdale – part of stand by coverage at Boyertown Fun Days.
195) June 3 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Wilt Rd in Washington
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194) 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 were damaged but power was still on in the area. Fire Police from Eastern Berks and Hereford closed Rt 100 between Second and Seventh for an hour while the patient was cared for, debris cleaned up, and the vehicle towed.
193) June 1 – 95 and 97 for a brush fire along South Reading Ave in Colebrookdale
192) May 31 – 97, 39, and 575 sent for an MVA (unknown injuries) on Huffs Church Rd in District.
191) May 30 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Pike
190) May 30 – 97 sent to assist EMS in Spring Valley Village in Washington
189) May 29 – 95 and 97 sent for a mulch fire behind the Walmart on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale. Held to Brush 95.
188) May 27 – 97 sent at 2039 hours for an MVA no injuries, Rt 100 and Limekiln Roads in Washington. Medic 525-3 came across the MVA and reported negative injuries, but had fluid and debris down. Fluids and debris were mitigated while Fire Police from 97 and 95 alternated north and south bound traffic around the scene until Gilbertsville Auto Body towed both vehicles. 97 Units on location: Rescue/Engine 97, Engine 97 and Utility 97.
187) May 26 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in District
186) May 25 – Rescue Engine 97 was sent as RIT on a working structure fire at Blommer Chocolates on Blommer Drive in Upper Hanover.
185) May 24 – Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics responded at 2:31 pm to an MVA with injuries at Rt 100 and Niantic Rd in Washington Twp – car vs dump truck. On scene for an hour with Rescue Engine 97, Engine 97, Car 97 and Utility 97. Bally PD assisted until PSP arrived, along with Faust Towing.
184) May 22 – 97 was requested by EMS to assist on an ALS Trauma on Back Country Rd in Washington
183) May 22 – 19, 97, and 95 sent for a brush fire along Old State Road in Earl. Deputy 19 held the assignment to 19 units.
182) May 21 – 97 was sent to respond with Montco 38 and others on the report of a structure fire on Peevy Rd in Upper Hanover. Working chicken coop fire.
181) May 19 – 97 for wires down blocking Baldy Hill Rd in District
180) May 19 – 97 sent for wires down blocking Baldy Hill Rd in District
179) May 19 – 95 and 97 were dispatched for a Brush Fire on Birch Lane in Douglass Berks. 95 Command reported two separate fires along the railroad tracks, and ordered Brush 95 to access the tracks using their specialty RR wheels. 97 personnel assisted with suppression and overhaul, while Tanker 97 supplied Engine 95-1. Other companies sent were 19, 6, 25, Medic 525, and the Salvation Army Canteen. 97 units on location: Brush 97, Brush 97-2, ATV 97, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1
178) May 17 – 97 sent to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Kegg La in District
177) May 17 – 97 sent three hours later for the for a commercial fire alarm on Rt 100 in Washington
176) May 17 – 97 sent for a commercial fire alarm on Rt 100 in Washington
175) May 16 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Township Line Rd in Washington
174) May 14 – Rescue Engine 97 was requested at 0530 hours to respond on the working fire dispatch for Blommer Chocolate in Upper Hanover Township
173) May 13 – Engine 97 requested at 0526 hours to relocate to Exeter Twp to cover their territory while they were operating on a 3 Alarm fatal house fire.
172) May 12 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Lenape Rd in Washington
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171) May 10 – 95, and Fire Police from 95, 97, and Montco 79 responded to an MVA with injuries and entrapment, and power lines down at Rt 100 and Bause Rd in Colebrookdale. 95 crews assisted at the scene while Fire Police were ordered to close Rt 100 between New Berlinville and Township Line Rd due to power lines across the roadway, after a pole was sheared. The road was closed for more than two hours while Met-Ed brought equipment to raise the fallen power lines, until the pole could be replaced later in the day. WFMZ story
170) May 6 – 97 and 19 sent for an AFA on Hill Church Rd in Pike
169) May 6 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent at 0142 hours for the report of a structure fire on S Madison St in Boyertown.
168) May 5 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Creamery La in Bally
167) May 2 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent at 0142 hours for the report of a structure fire on E Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown.
166) May 2 – 97 and 565 for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Washington
165) May 1 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
164) Apr 30 – 97 for haz mat incident on Victoria Dr in Washington – report of gas meter leaking.
163) Apr 30 – 39, 58, 21, 97, Lehigh 15 & 30 and 575 for possible structure fire on Five Points Rd in Hereford
162) Apr 30 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Pine St in Washington
161) Apr 29 – 97 for possible Haz Mat on S Church St in Bally
160) Apr 28 – 95 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for an MVA Rt 100 and Montgomery Ave in Colebrookdale
159) Apr 28 – 97 sent for a commercial AFA on Main St in Bally
158) Apr 27 – 97 sent as RIT on the working fire dispatch at Blommer Chocolate in Upper Hanover for a fire in the sugar silo.
157) Apr 25 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent at 0142 hours for the report of a structure fire on Shaner St in Boyertown.
156) Apr 23 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a structure fire (smoke in the dwelling) on South Ironstone Dr in Colebrookdale
155) Apr 23 – 97 requested to covered Upper Milford Western District station on RT 100/29 in Upper Milford Lehigh County while they were working a barn fire on Beck Rd.
154) Apr 22 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
153) Apr 22 – 95, 19, 97 and 525 sent on a shed fire, in the 300 block of N Funk Rd Colebrookdale. Chief 95 arrived and reported a fully involved shed with some extension into the brush. 97 personnel assisted with fire extinguishment and overhaul. A forestry line was used from Tanker 97 for the brush and also supplied Engine 95, while Tanker 19 supplied Tanker 97. EBFD units on scene: Engine 97, Tanker 97 and Rescue/Engine 97.
152) Apr 21 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Goat Hill Rd in Pike
151) Apr 20 – 97 sent to check on a controlled burn on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville during county wide burn ban
150) Apr 20 – 97 sent to check on a controlled burn on Weil Rd in District during county wide burn ban
149) Apr 18 – 97, 39, and 505 sent to the site of last week’s 20 acre fire on Cherry Dr in District for the report of logs still smoldering and giving off embers. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed initial report.
148) Apr 18 – 97 to assist EMS for an ALS Trauma in Spring Valley Village in Washington
147) Apr 17 – 97 to assist EMS on Washington Rd in Washington
146) Apr 16 – 95 and 97 for a brush fire on Sunset Dr in Douglass, Berks
145) Apr 14 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
144) Apr 14 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Rt 100 in Washington
143) Apr 14 – 35, 21, 46, 45, 97, 12, and 575 sent for a structure fire on Fredericksville Rd in Rockland, reported to be a shed near a house.
142) April 14 – 95, 525 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
141) April 13 – 97, 19, 58, 39, 21, 25, Montco 71, and others sent back to the scene of the previous day’s District Twp brush fire to assist DCNR with mop up and extinguishment of remaining hot spots. DCNR had kept a crew on scene over night monitoring the situation, util area firefighters were to be called back to assist.
140) April 13 – 97 sent at 0008 hours to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
139) April 12 – 97, 21, 39, Montco 71, and 575 sent at 2206 for an MVA with Injuries in the 400 block of Huffs Church Rd in District
138) April 12 – 97 and 332 sent at 1549 hours for a ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
137) April 12 – Eastern Berks and Seisholtville Fire, along with Bally Medics were dispatched at 1410 hours 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 acres already involved, at which point Mutter ordered a 2nd alarm to be transmitted. The chief arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. Listed below are the numerous departments from Berks, Montgomery and Lehigh Counties which went into service attacking this rapidly spreading fire.
An Air Drop from a Helicopter was requested by DCNR (PA’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources), The helicopter flew from Hazelton and picking up water from a nearby pond, made 8 drops which helped stop the head of the fire. and cut off its advance over the rocky wooded terrain. Crews continued to work on hot spots and assist the DCNR as needed long past sunset.
EBFD units on scene Brush 97, Brush 97-1, Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1, ATV 97 and Utility 97.
136) April 11 – 19, 95, 97 and 525 were dispatched at 1322 hours to the 1600 block of Philadelphia Ave in Earl for the report of a shed on fire near a house. Asst 19 arrived and reported the fire had spread to two adjacent houses and requested a 2nd Alarm and 5 additional tankers, bring in units from Berks and Montgomery Counties. Before it could be stopped, the fire spread to a third house in the windy conditions. Engine 97 pulled two lines for the attack, while rescue Engine 97 established a tanker fill site on Koch Rd. For this second working fire of the day, EBFD apparatus on scene included Engine 97, Rescue/Engine 97, Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1, Utility 97.
135) Apr 11 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 were dispatched at 0415 hours 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 established and additional personnel were requested. EBFD assumed RIT, as well as firefighting operations. Both Tankers supplied water to the scene. Eastern Berks was on scene for four hours until released. EBFD apparatus on scene included: Engine 97, Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1, and Utility 97.
134) Apr 10 – 95 and 97 for a brush fire on Sunrise Lane in Douglass Berks. Reported to be spreading into the woods.
133) Apr 9 – 97 and 369 (later 505) for a BLS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
132) Apr 9 – 97 and 565 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
131) Apr 9 – 19, 97 and 95 for a working brush fire on Philadelphia Ave in Earl
130) Apr 8 – 97 and Montco 67 to assist 505 on an ALS Medical on MIller Rd in Douglass Montco
129) Apr 8 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Stauffer Rd in Washington
128) Apr 6 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
127) Apr 6 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 sent for traffic control around an MVA (car vs empty school bus) at County Line and Hoffmansville Rds in Washington. FP Capt 97 held the assignment to 97 fire police.
126) Apr 4 – 97 sent to assist with lifting on Main St in Bally
125) Apr 4 – 95, 97, Montco 6, 525 and 332 sent for a structure fire on Mill St in Colebrookdale. I was reported that the deck was on fire with an explosion. A 67 fire officer arrived and reported a working fire.
124) Apr 3 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Deer Run Rd in Washington
123) Apr 2 – 97 for tree down on Kulps Rd in Washington
122) Apr 1 – 97 for tree down blocking Benfield Rd at Huffs Church Rd in District
121) Apr 1 – 97 for a pole fire on Old Rt 100 in Washington.Deputy 97 confirmed active pole fire. Old Rt 100 to be closed in the area.
120) Mar 31 – 95, 525 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
119) Mar 30 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
118) Mar 29 – 97 sent to assist 49, 95, 19, and others on a working brush fire on Hill School Rd in Douglass Berks
117) Mar 29 – 97 for a CO alarm on Chase Circle in Washington
116) Mar 29 – 95 and 97 for a Brush Fire on Poplar Dr in Douglass Berks
115) Mar 26 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
114) Mar 26 – 97 and 19 at 0541 hours for a CMA at St John’s Church on Hill Church Rd in Pike
113) Mar 25 – 97 for an AFA on Kulps Rd in Washington
112) Mar 25 – 97, 95 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Mulberry Dr in Colebrookdale
111) Mar 24 – 97 Fire Police were requested to respond at 2326 hours to West Reading for traffic control around the explosion and fire at Palmer Chocolates. Utility 97 and the FP Captain made the response.
110) Mar 24 – Engine 97 relocated at 1733 hours to Exeter Twp Fire (Reiffton) Station in Exeter while they operated on a multi-alarm building fire and explosion in West Reading. Personnel returned to our first due after almost four hours of cover duty.
109) Mar 24 – 97 and 505 for an MVA on Rt. 100 south of Stauffer Rd in Washington
108) Mar 24 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
107) Mar 23 – 97 sent to investigate a large column of black smoke in the area of Forgedale and Lenape Rds in Washington. Recalled – controlled burn.
106) Mar 22 – 97, 39 and 505 for a vehicle fire on Huffs Church Rd near Treichler Rd in District. Fire personnel arrived and reported a fully involved car.
105) Mar 22 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Trauma on Creamery Rd in Bally
104) Mar 21 – 97 sent for tree and wires at Baldy Hill and Long Lan in District.
103) Mar 21 – Fire Police from 19, 95 and 97 were sent at 0930 hours for traffic control around an MVA with injuries and entrapment on Rt 562 at Fancy Hill Rd. in Earl. In service for 90 minutes until victim extricated, police investigated and tow companies removed flat bed truck and car.
101) Mar 18 – 97, 95, 19, 5, Montco 65 , and 525 sent for a structure fire on Landis Store Rd in Pike. Report of smoke from eaves.
100) Mar 18 – 97, 58, 39 sent for a brush fire onApple St in Washington
99) Mar 18 – 97 sent for a Medical Assist in Spring Valley Village in Washington a few minutes after brush fire dispatch.
98) Mar 18 – 19, 95, 49, 97 and 332 sent for a large brush fire threatening a barn on Laurel Dr in Earl Twp. Chief 19 arrived and confirmed report.
97) Mar 17 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on Funk Rd in Colebrookdale. Reported to be wires pulled down from building and burning.
96) Mar 17 – 97 for medical assist to EMS for an AKS Trauma on Forgedale Rd in Washington
95) Mar 16 – 97 to investigate a controlled burn on Main St in Bechtelsville
94) Mar 16 – 97 and EMS for an ALS Medical on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike
93) Mar 16 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent at 0533 hours for a structure fire reported to be at outbuilding off Schaeffer St in Boyertown. Chief 95 arrived and confirmed the report of a chicken coop and corrected the address to 6th St. Fire knocked after arrival of Engine 95-1, and therefore held to 95 apparatus.
92) Mar 15 – 5, 19, 97, 34, 46, 35, 97 and 565 were sent at 2055 hours for a structure fire on No Name Rd in Pike. Reported to be the building containing an outdoor furnace. Officers arrived and confirmed a fully involved ten by ten outbuilding. Assignment held to 5, 19 and 97.
91) Mar 14 – 97 sent to assist Montco 67 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 were on scene as there was active fire as well as a Haz Mat. Montco’s Hax Mat team was also on location. EBFD apparatus on scene included: Rescue Engine 97, Engine 97, Tankers 97 & 97-1.
90) Mar 14 – 97 for wires and tree down on Landis Store Rd in District
89) Mar 12 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Trauma on Washington Rd in Washington
88) Mar 11 – 97 for a Medical Assist to EMS on Creamery Lane in Bally
87) Mar 10 – 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Valley Brook Rd in Douglass Berks
86) Mar 10 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown
85) Mar 9 – 97 at 0207 hours for a Medical Assist to EMS on Creamery Ln in Bally
84) Mar 8 – 97 sent to assist EMS with a BLS Medical on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
83) Mar 8 – 97 Fire Police sent to control traffic around the scene of an MVA with pole and wires down on Old Rt 100 in Bally
82) Mar 6 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Hess Rd in Pike
81) Mar 6 – 97 sent for a vehicle fire on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
80) Mar 5 – 97 requested by 505 to assist at an ALS Trauma on Rt 100 in Washington
79) Mar 5 – 97 for a Medical Assist on Creamery Rd in Bally
78) Mar 5 – 97 for a Medical Assist on Washington Rd in Washington
41) Feb 5 – 97, 58, and 505 were sent for a brush fire on Turkey Lane in Washington. Chief 97 arrived and reported a 50′ X 50′ area burning not spreading rapidly. Brush 97,97-1 and ATV 97 arrived and went in service with booster lines to knock down and contain the fire. Fire was quickly brought under control and was held to 97 units. EBFD units on scene included Brush 97 & 97-1, ATV 97, Utility 97, and Tankers 97 & 97-1.
40) Feb 4 – 97, 21, 39, 58, 505 and Lehigh 30 (RIT) sent for a possible structure fire on Conrad Rd in District. Reported to be wood stove, with smoke in house and alarms sounding.
39) Feb 2 – Fire Police from 97 and Montco 67 sent at 0648 hours to assist 95 with traffic control around the scene of a multi-vehicle MVA with injuries in the 800 block of N Reading Ave in Colebrookdale. Utility 97 diverted Rt 100 southbound traffic at Mill, while Traffic 67 diverted north bound traffic at Township Line Rd. In serv ice for one hour.
38) Feb 1 – 97 sent at 2329 hours to assist EMS on Creamery Ln in Bally
37) Feb 1 – Fire Police from 97 and Montco 67 were sent to assist 95 with traffic control for an MVA with injuries at Montgomery and N Reading Aves in Colebrookdale
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35) Jan 31 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a structure fire on Landis Lane in Colebrookdale, reported to be the chimney.
34) Jan 31 – Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 sent for traffic control around an MVA at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd in Washington.
33) Jan 31 – Montco 67 and Berks 97 for an AFA on Hoffmansville Rd in Douglass Montco
32) Jan 30 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a structure fire on N Reading Ave in Boyertown, reported to be the attic. Chief 95 arrived and reported smoke showing, making it a working fire. Among EBFD apparatus on scene were: Engine 97, Rescue Engine 97, Tanker 97 and Brush 97.
31) Jan 28 – 97 and 505 sent at 0040 hours for an MVA on Hill Church Rd in Pike. At dispatch it was reported as unknown injuries but upgraded to with injuries a few minutes later.
30) Jan 25 – Fire Police sent for traffic control around disabled vehicles in the snow on Conrad Rd in District
29) Jan 25 – Fire Police sent for traffic control around disabled vehicles in the snow on Huff’s Church Rd in District. In service for 3 1/2 hours.
28) Jan 23 – 97 and 565 for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
27) Jan 23 – 97 and 369 for an ALS Medical on Nuss Rd in Washington
26) Jan 23 – 97 was sent at 0028 hours to assist EMS with a BLS Medical on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike.
25) Jan 22 – 97 and 505 were dispatched 1937 hours to the 100 block of Oysterdale Road in District Township for a MVA unknown injuries. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed 1 vehicle into a utility pole with the pole snapped and nobody around the vehicle. 97 personnel stood by till MetEd arrived. 97 units on scene Engine, Rescue/Engine and Utility 97.
24) Jan 22 – 97 sent to assist Montco 38 for Rescue-Engine 97 for RIT and Engine 97 for additional personnel for a working fire at Blommer Chocolate on Blommer Dr in Upper Hanover.
23) Jan 22 – 97 for an AFA on Spring St in Bechtelsville
22) Jan 22 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Pike
21) Jan 20 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Meitzler Rd in Washington
20) Jan 16 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Trauma on Cormorant Dr in Washington
19) Jan 16 – 97 and 369 for an ALS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington
18) Jan 16 – Engine 97 to assist 19 for an AFA on Pond Rd in Earl (recalled)
17) Jan 16 – 97 to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
16) Jan 15 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Pennypacker La in Washington
15) Jan 14 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Kegg Lane in District
14) Jan 13 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
13) Jan 12 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 requested by PSP for an MVA on Countyline Rd (at the S curve) south of Weinsteiger Rd in Washington. 505 was later sent for a patient evaluation. Car blocking one lane after being damaged by collision with pole.
12) Jan 12 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
11) Jan 12 – 97 sent to investigate loud explosion off of Limekiln Rd in Bechtelsville
10) Jan 11 – Capt 97 reported to Berks an MVA involving a school bus and another vehicle at Main and Race in Bechtelsville. Engine 97 was on location. Capt 97 requested fire police for traffic control and later requested EMS (332 was sent) for an evaluation. Fire Police from 95, 19, and 58 were sent to supplement 97, since they were still at the incident in Washington Twp.
9) Jan 11 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries involving a mail truck and a car on Hoffmansville Rd near Audrey Dr in Washington
8) Jan 9 – Fire Police from 95, 97, 49, along with Rescue 95 requested to assist 19 and 5 at an MVA with Injuries, Entrapment and Fire on Rt 73 at Shoemaker Rd in Earl.
7) Jan 7 – 97 requested by 505 to assist with an ALS Medical on Cherry St in Bally.
6) Jan 5 – 97 for an AFA on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
5) Jan 4 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Pike
4) Jan 2- 97 for an AFA on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
3) Jan 1 – 97 for an AFA on County Line Rd in Washington
2) Jan 1 – 97 for wires down across Weil Rd near Merkle in District (road now barricaded)
1) Jan 1 – 97 for a tree down across Huff Church Rd in District
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2022 call total = 502
