203) Sunday May 22 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 for a possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown.
202) Sunday May 22 – 97 for a vehicle into a pole on Main St in Bechtelsville
201) Sunday May 22 – 97 sent to assist 565 at an ALS Medical on Deer Run Rd in Washington
200) Sunday May 22 – 97 and 369 for a BLS Medical on Compton Way in Washington
199) Sunday May 22 at 0651 hours, 97 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries, vehicle into a building on County Line Rd near Hoffmansville Rd. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report, indicated minor damage to the dwelling. Crews stood by awaiting the arrival of PSP. Fire Police directed traffic around the incident. EBFD apparatus on scene for an hour: Attack 97, Rescue 97, Engine 97.
198) Saturday May 21 at 2344 hrs, while units were starting to clear the Dwelling Fire, Co’s 97, 95 and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to an MVA unknown injuries with Fire at Rt 100 and Passmore Roads in Washington Twp. Rescue 97 confirmed two vehicles head on with no fire. Two more MiCU’s were added due to multiple injuries. Crews from 97 and 95 assisted with patient care, lighting, debris and fluid mitigation. Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 were sent to close Rt 100 around the scene. Thank you as always to Co 95 for assisting on both calls. Berks/Mont towing removed both vehicles. 97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Brush 97-1 and Utility 97.
197) Saturday May 22 at 2239 hours Co’s 97, 95, Montco 65 for RIT and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to Eshbach Ln Washington Twp for a Dwelling Fire, reported to be fire in the walls. Deputy 97 assumed command and crews went into service knocking down a small fire. then checked for extension. No further extension was found, crews went into overhaul and ventilation. 97 Units on scene: Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Rescue 97, Brush 97 and Utility 97.
196) May 21 – 97 and 655 for an ALS Medical on Passmore Rd in Washington
195) May 20 – 505, 97 and Montco 67 for an ALS Medical on Congo-Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco
194) May 18 – 97 for wires down on Forgedale Rd near Old Rt 100 in Washington
193) May 18 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
192) May 17 – 97 and 369 sent for a BLS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
191) May 17 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Forgedale Rd near Old Rt 100. Reported to be a motorcycle down.
190) May 16 – 97 sent for a tree down blocking the road on Kulps Rd in Washington
189) May 16 – 95, 97, MOntco 67 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on E Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown
188) May 16 – 95 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale.
187) May 16 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Franklin Rd in Washington
186) May 13 – Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67, along with OIC for spill of rocks onto Rt 100 near Mill St in Washington. Deputy 97 arrived and requested responding fire police to close Rt 100 between Township Line in Colebrookdale and Chestnut St in Washington due to rocks spilled on the roadway from a truck which did not stop. Martin Stone Quarries was on the scene quickly with a number of pieces of equipment and personnel to help clean up the roadway. Thank you Martins and mutual aid fire police!
185) May 12 – 97 for an assist to EMS on 4th St in Bally
184) May 11 – 97 sent to assist with wires pulled down by a truck on Club Rd in Pike.
183) May 11 – While out on prior call, 97 and 369 sent for an ALS Trauma in Spring Valley Village in Washington
182) May 11 – 97 sent to assist 505 at an ALS Medical on Rt 100 North in Washington
181) May 9 – 97 Fire Police sent to assist 68 with traffic control around a working vehicle fire on Rt 100 in Hereford
179) May 9 – 95 and 97 for a brush fire on Redshale Rd in Douglass Berks – Working brush fire.
178) May 7 – 97 for wires and tree down on Kulps Rd in Washington. Tree reported to be blocked roadway, with local power outage.
177) May 7 – 97 for tree down on Baldy Hill Rd in District
176) May 7 – 97 for tree down on Conrad Rd in District
175) May 6 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and 58 for traffic control for a tractor trailer at Old Rt 100 and Forgedale Rd in Washington
174) May 5 – 97 for tree down blocking both lanes of Kulps Rd in Washington
173) May 5 – Company 97 was dispatched at 0814 hours to the Bally Block Company in Bally for a possible fire in the wood hog. Chief 97 arrived and confirmed the report. Engine 97-1 arrived first in and stretched a 1 3/4 line and extinguished the fire in the wood hog. Additional 97 personnel were sent to the roof to check for extension into the saw dust towers. After checking with the TIC it was determined that there was fire in the bags that are in the towers. Chief 97 requested the full 1st alarm be dispatched bringing Companies 95,58, Montco 65 and Montco 37 for Rit. Sprinklers activated in the tower and extinguished the fire in the bags. Crews monitored the area that was burning and after it was determined the fire was out the scene was turned over to maintenance. 97 units on scene Engines 97 & 97-1 Tankers 97 & 97-1 & Rescue 97. Thanks to all the mutual aid companies that assisted.
172) May 4 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville
171) May 4 – 5, 34, 95, 45,35, 19, 34, 97 and 565 sent for possible structure fire on Bertolet Mill Rd in Oley.
170) May 4 – 97 sent for tree and wires on Ehst Rd in Washington.
169) May 3 – 19, 95, 97, 49 and EMS were sent for a structure fire on Powdermill Hollow Rd in Earl. Crews arrived to a fully involved house fire. Engine 49 personnel 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 suppression, 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. EBFD apparatus on scene included Engines 97 and 97-1, and Tankers 97 and 97-1.
168) May 3 – 97 sent for special service on Natalie Dr in Washington
167) May 2 – 97 and 505 sent for an LAS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
166) Apr 30 -97 sent to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville
165) Apr 30 – 97, 95, Montco 65 (RIT) and 332 were dispatched at 0833 hours to the 2100 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp for a garage fire. Crews were already at the Bechtelsville station preparing for the chicken barbecue, and were able to respond immediately. Deputy 97 arrived to find a 1 story detached garage with smoke showing. Crews made a quick knock on the fire in a chicken pen. The fire was held to Company 97 and 95. Several chicks were rescued. Crews went available in under an hour. EBFD apparatus on scene: Rescue 97, Tanker 97, Utility 97.
164) Apr 29 – 58, 39, Rescue 97 and 505 sent for an MVA on Conrad Rd in Hereford. Safety device within vehicle had sent an automated message that vehicle was involved in a crash.
163) Apr 28 – 97 sent to investigate a possible Haz Mat situation on Joy Circle in Washington
162) Apr 28 – 97, 39, and 565 sent for an ALS Medical on Triechler Rd in District
161) Apr 24 – 97 and 525 sent to investigate a possible MVA at Rt 100 and Hoffmansville Rd in Washington
160) Apr 22 – 97 Fire Police were sent to assist 65 and others with traffic control around an accident at Rt 663 and Geryville Pike in Upper Hanover.
159) Apr 21 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
158) Apr 20 – 95, 97, MOntco 67 and 525 were sent for a possible structure fire on Washington St in Boyertown. Recalled upon investigation.
157) Apr 20 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 near Chestnut St in Washington. Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 were added to close Rt 100 between Limekiln and Mill St. Rescue 97, Attack 97, and Traffic 97 responded and were in service for an hour.
156) Apr 19 – 97, 95, 505 and Montco 65 (RIT) sent for structure fire on Eschbach Lane in Washington. Assignment held to 97 units.
155) Apr 19 – 97 sent for wires down and sparking on Deer Run Rd in District.
154) Apr 19 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Old Rt 100 in Washington.
153) Apr 19 – 95 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale.
152) Apr 16 – 97 and 505 sent to MVA in Spring Valley Village in Washington.
151) Apr 15 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Squaw Circle in Hereford.
150) Apr 14 – 97 sent for wires down on Weil Rd in District. Deputy 97 requested the township barricade the road until Windstream could make repairs.
149) Apr 14 – Montco 67 and Berks 97 were sent at 0349 hours for a vehicle fire following an VA on Lone Pine Rd in Douglass Montco.
148) Apr 13 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA at Rt 100 and Dairy Lane in Washington. No service needed.
147) Apr 11 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
146) ) Apr 11 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 were sent at 2022 hours for a possible Structure fire at Unicast on N. Washington St in Boyertown. 95 Officers determined that the plant was operating under normal conditions, and recalled all units.
145) Apr 9 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 2103 hours for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 near the Washington Grille. Deputy 97 quickly arrived and ordered the roadway to be closed by 97 and 95 Fire Police, and another medic unit (525) to be sent to the scene. Fire crews were in service for an hour, with fire police remaining on scene for another 30 minutes. EBFD apparatus on scene include: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, and Traffic 97.
144) Apr 7 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington.
143) Apr 7 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Kulps Rd in Washington
142) Apr 3 – 97 sent for possible Haz Mat incident – odor of natural gas on Main St in Bally
141) Apr 2 – 97 and 655 for a BLS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
140) Apr 2 – 97 sent for possible HazMat on Main St in Bechtelsville. Odor of Gasoline
139) Mar 31 – 97 sent for tree down on Sycamore Rd at Church St in Washington
138) Mar 31 – Tanker 97-1 was dispatched at 1407 hours to assist Company 35 (Lyons Fire Company) on a reported shed fire in the 100 block of Smoketown Road in Rockland Township. First arriving units reported a large shed that was fully involved. Tanker 97 also responded after command added 2 additional tankers. Tanker 97-1 supplied Engine 35 while tanker 97 supplied ladder and tanker 21 until being released by command.
137) Mar 26 – 97 and Monto 67 to assist with an ALS Medical on Hoffman Rd in Douglass Montco
136) Mar 24 – 97 sent for AFA in 900 block of Rt 100 in Washington
135) Mar 24 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent at 0642 hours for a structure fire on Ironstone Dr at Funk Rd in Colebrookdale. Report of flames from the roof. Working chimney fire.
133/4) Mar 23 – 97 Fire Police assisted 95 on three incidents back to back to back: MVA with fire by Walmart in Colebrookdale; MVA at North Reading and Township Line in Colebrookdale; MVA at 4th and Franklin in Boyertown.
132) Mar 22 – Assist 21 on structure fire in Mountain Village in Longswamp
131) Mar 22 – Medical Assist on Saylor Lane in Washington
130) Mar 21 – Medical Assist on 4th St in Bally
129) Mar 21 – Brush Fire on Gehris Rd in Pike
128) Mar 20 – Assist to 19 on Brush Fire on Old Powder Mill Hollow Rd in Earl
127) Mar 20 – Assist to 95 on possible structure fire on 4th st in Boyertown
126) Mar 19 – Medical Assist on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
125) Mar 18 – Fire Police for traffic control at Old 100 and Forgedale Rd
124) Mar 17 – EMS Assist in Spring Valley Village in Washington
123) Mar 16 – Assist to EMS on Old Rt 100 in Washington
122) Mar 16 – MVA – Rt 100 and Passmore in Washington
121) Mar 15 – Assist to 95 on a structure fire on Ironstone Dr in Colebrookdale
120) Mar 15 – MVA with Injuries and Fire on Main St in Bally
119) Mar 15 – Wires down on Goat Hill Rd in Pike
118) Mar 15 – Medical Assist on Main St in Bechtelsville
115) Mar 13 – wires down at Hillcreast and KUlps Rd in Washington
114) Mar 13 – sent to assist 95 and possible structure fire on 2nd St in Boyertown
113) Mar 12 – Transformer fire on Rt 100 near Jakes Flea Market in Washington
112) Mar 12 – Medical Assit on Wild Run Rd in Douglass Montco
111) Mar 12 – Medical Assist on 4th St in Bally
110) Mar 12 – Medical Assist on Crow Hill Rd in Washington
109) Mar 12 – Fire Police for stuck TT on Tt 109 at Chestnut in Washington.
108) Mar 12 – 97 for wires down on Gehman Rd in Washington
107) Mar 10 – 97 for an ALS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington
106) Mar 10 -97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
105) Mar 9 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on 4th St in Bally
104) Mar 9 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and 58 were sent to assist with traffic control around a Tractor Trailer at Old Rt 100 and Sycamore Rds in Washington
103) Mar 8 – 97 sent at 1722 hours for a CO Alarm on Heydt’s School House Rd in Washington
102) Mar 8 – 97 and 505 sent at 1457 hours for a brush fire, possibly caused by a downed power line on Lenape Rd in Washington
101) Mar 8 – 97 sent at 0508 hours for tree down in the 200 block of Lenape Rd in Washington. Attack 97 handled that tree, while Utility 97 removed another tree and dropped a cone to mark a large branch blocking traffic in the 500 block of Lenape Rd.
100) Mar 8 – 97 requested at 0356 hours by Montgomery County to respond with Montco 67 for tree, poles, and wires on Niantic Rd near Lone Pine Rd in Douglass Montco.
99) Mar 8 – 97 requested at 0336 hours by Montgomery County to respond as RIT on a working fire in Montco 38’s first due in the 700 block of Gravel Pike in Upper Hanover. Rescue 97 responded for RIT, Utility 97 responded for Fire Police.
98) Mar 7 – 97 sent at 2356 hours for tree down blocking the road at Huffs Church and Baldy Hill in District
97) Mar 7 – 97 sent at 2053 hours for wires down on Bull Rd in District
96) Mar 7 – 97 sent at 1904 hours for tree on wires – arcing – on County Line Rd in Washington
95) Mar 7 – 19, 95, and 97 Fire Police sent at 1840 hours for traffic control around an MVA at Rt 73 and Little Getting Rd in Earl
94) Mar 6 – 97 and 525 were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Line Road in Washington Township for a MVA with entrapment. Deputy 97 arrived and reported the driver was extricated by EMS. 97 personnel stood by until the vehicle was removed by Berks/Mont towing. 97 units on scene Attack and Rescue 97
93) Mar 5 – 97 and 39 sent to assist 505 at an ALS Medical on Kemp Rd in District
92) Mar 3 – 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Senia Lane in Colebrookdale. Personnel arrived to a working brush fire.
91) Mar 3 – 97 Fire Police sent to assist 95 on an MVA on Philadelphia Ave between Washington and Franklin in Boyertown.
90) Mar 2 – 97 sent for a Hazardous Materials Incident – reported to be a propane tank leaking at the valve, on Cubbler Ct in Washington. Personnel secured the tank and turned the incident over to Boyertown Oil and Propane.
89) Mar 1 – 5, 34, 19, 97, 46, 35, 95, 565 and 692 sent for a possible structure fire – reported to be the chimney on Long Lane in Pike
88) Feb 28 – 97, 39, 505 sent for an MVA on Dogwood Dr near Huffs Church Rd in District.
87) Feb 28 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 sent for possible structure fire on Orchard Hills Dr in Boyertown. Multiple calls reporting a tree on fire next to an apartment building. Chief 95 held it to 95 and 97 to confirm there was no extension of the fire into the building.
86) Feb 27 – 97, 39, 565, and 590 sent at 0913 hours for an ALS Medical on Baldy Hill Rd in District.
85) Feb 27 – 97, 565, and 332 sent at 0903 hours for an ALS Medical on Merkle Rd in Pike
84) Feb 26 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Crow Hill Rd in Washington
83) Feb 25 – 97 and 505 sent at 2115 hours for a Hazardous Materials Incident on Bishop Pine Rd in Washington – odor of gas inside a residence.
82) Feb 25 – 97 sent during an ice storm for tree down blocking Forgedale Rd in Washington
81) Feb 23 – Fire Police from 97, 58, and 95 were sent for traffic control for a Tractor Trailer accident on the bridge on Old Rt 100 at Forgedale Rd in Washington. FP Capt. 97 requested the road be closed at Forgedale and Sycamore, and a PennDOT rep for a damaged guide rail. Berks Mont Towing worked to free the TT and remove it from the bridge. Fire police in service for approx. 90 minutes.
80) Feb 23 – 97, 19, 5 were sent for wires down across Mountain Mary Rd in Pike
79) Feb 22 – Tankers 97 & 97-1 were among the apparatus requested by 21 Command to respond at 2120 hours to a working garage fire on Tower Rd in Longswamp.
78) Feb 22 – 97 sent at 20244 hours to Meitzler Rd in Washington for tree on wires sparking. Road barricaded until Met-Ed can respond.
77) Feb 21 – 97 was dispatched for a brush fire on Lenape Rd in Washington Township. Deputy 97 quickly arrived on scene and reported most of the fire out, but asked apparatus to report in to extinguish hot spots in the wooded area. Arial photo of the scene provided by drone from Andy Fronheiser.
76) Feb 19 – 97 sent for tree and wires on Mine Rd in District. Lt 97 arrived and found road blocked by tree, wires and pole down at the border with Pike. Windstream notified and road barricaded. Brush 97 & 97-1, along with Traffic 97 responded to the incident.
75) Feb 18 – 97 sent at 0340 hours for tree blocking the road on Heydts School House Rd in Washington
74) Feb 17 – 97 and 332 sent for ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington
73) Feb 16 – 95 and 332, plus Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA at Rt 100 and Township Line in Colebrookdale.
72) Feb 15 – 97 sent for possible Haz Mat incident – odor of gas in area – Wren Dr in Washington
71) Feb 15 – 97, 39, 21, 58, 505 and Lehigh 30 (RIT) sent for a possible structure fire on Kemp Rd in District. Smoke from chimney, smoke in home, alarms sounding.
70) Feb 14 – 97 and 39 sent to assist EMS on location on Huffs Church Rd in District
69) Feb 13 – 97 sent at 0539 hours for special service at a home in the 400 block of Main St in Bally.
68) Feb 13 – 97, 39, 21, Lehigh 30, 505 were dispatched at 01119 hours during heavy snow for a structure fire in the 400 block of Baldy Hill Rd in District. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed a working chimney fire extending to the roof. Chief 97 took command, Deputy assumed operations, and crews laddered the roof and pulled a wet line to the roof and a dry line to the interior. The home was back a long drive and some apparatus staged on the road, while others were able to make it into the scene.
67) Feb 12 – 19, 95 and 97 sent for a working brush fire at Rt 73 and Merkels Rds in Earl. Wind pushed the fire up and across a wooded hill. 2nd alarm struck for more personnel and equipment. EBFD apparatus on scene included Brush 97 and 97-1, Tanker 97, ATV 97, Attack 97, Traffic 97.
66) Feb 12 – Rescue 97 was dispatched as RIT to assist Montco 38 on a working Building Fire at Bloomer Chocolate in Upper Hanover Twp. Companies at the scene included Montco 38, 65, 71, Berks 97, 58, Bucks 75, and Medics 369, 344, and 505. Rescue 97 with a crew of 6 set up at Tower 65 until being released by 38 command.
65) Feb 11 – Tankers 97 and 97-1 were sent to assist at the scene of a working structure on Dreamland Park Dr in Ruscombmanor. Many departments from the county were dispatched for a variety of equipment and personnel.
64) Feb 11 – 97 sent to assist 505 at an ALS Trauma on Eagle’s Watch Dr in Washington
63) Feb 11 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike
62) Feb 11 – Fire Police from 97, 19, and Montco 67 to assist 95 in closing Rt 73 at Funk Rd in Colebrookdale for an MVA with rollover.
61) Feb 10 – 95 and 97 for possible brush fire on Rt 562 in Douglass Berks
60) Feb 9 – 97 and 525 for an MVA on Weisstown Rd in Washington. Reported to be a rollover crash.
59) Feb 8 – 97 for MVA at Stauffer and Finch in Washington.
58) Feb 8 – 505 and 97 for an ALS Trauma in Spring Valley Village in Washington
57) Feb 6 – 5, 34, 19, 97, 39, 46 and 565 sent at 2357 hours for a structure fire on Club Rd in Pike.
56) Feb 6 – 97 sent at 2315 hours to assist EMS on Saylor Lane in Washington
55) Feb 5 – 97 and 332 sent for a BLS Medical on Main St in Bally
54) Feb 5 – 19, 95, 97, 5 and 525 dispatched at 0446 hours for a structure fire on Acorn Lane in Earl. Flames from a space heater, house filled with smoke.
53) Feb 1 – 97 sent at 0244 hours to assist EMS on Schantz Lane In Washington
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51) Jan 31 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Trauma on Dogwood St in Bally
50) Jan 31 – 97 for a residential AFA on Sugar Maple Rd in Washington
49) Jan 31 – 97, 39 and 505 sent for a CO Alarm on Treichler Rd in District
48) – Jan 31 – 95 and fire police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 were sent for an MVA at Rt 100 and Township Line Rd in Colebrookdale
47) Jan 30 – 97 requested to assist 505 at the scene of a BLS Trauma on Creamery Rd in Bally
46) Jan 30 -97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Kulps Rd in Washington
45) Jan 30 – 97 and 505 for an MVA with Injuries, involving multiple vehicles at Rt 100 and Limekiln Rd in Washington. Chief 97 requested fire police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 for traffic control.
44) Jan 28 – Montco 67 and Berks 97 for an MVA with Injuries on Hoffmansville Rd at Miller Rd in Douglass Montco.
43) Jan 28 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
42) Jan 28 – 97, 39 and 565 sent for an MVA with injuries on Huffs Church Rd in District
41) Jan 27 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 332 sent for the report of a possible structure fire on Montgomery Ave in Colebrookdale. Reported to be a water heater explosion. Upon investigation it was held to 95 apparatus.
40) Jan 27 – Montco 67 and 65, and Berks 97 for an CO Alarm on Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco.
39) Jan 27 – 97 and 525 for an MVA on 4th St in Bally. Held to Rescue 97 and EMS.
38) Jan 26 – 97 requested to respond as RIT unit for a hazardous materials incident at Upper Perk High School.
37) Jan 24 – Fire police from 19, 95, 97, 49, 6, and 45 sent for traffic control at the scene of an MBVA with injuries at Rt 73 and School house Rd in Earl. MVA took down pole and high tension wires which blocked Rt 73. Traffic 97 operated for more than 90 minutes until Met Ed cleared the pole and wires, and Berks-Mont Towing removed the vehicle.
36) Jan 24 – 97 sent for possible transformer fire on Limekiln Rd in Bechtelsville
35) Jan 24 – 97, 39, 21, Lehigh 30 (RIT) and Medic 575 were dispatched at 0051 hours for Chimney Fire on Treichler Rd District Twp. Deputy 97 arrived and reported the fire extended into the roofline.34) Jan 23 – 97 and 19 for a residential AFA on Nuss Rd in Pike
33) Jan 23 – 97 and 565 sent for BLS Trauma on Landis Store Rd in Pike
32) Jan 22 – 97 and 505 sent at 0307 hours for an MVA on Rt 100, possibly in the area of Chestnut St. Reported to be car vs tree. Personnel responded at found the scene to be at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd. They found no-one around the vehicle. No fire or EMS services needed.
31) Jan 20 – 97, 95, 505 and Montco 65 (RIT) for a structure fire on Franklin St in Bechtelsville, reported to be the pellet stove. Chief 97 investigated and held the assignment to 97 units, who cleared smoke from the house and shut down the malfunctioning stove.
30) Jan 20 – 97 for an AFA on Landis Store Rd in District
29) Jan 20 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington
28) Jan 20 – Fire Police from 97 and 95 sent at 1246 hours to assist 95 by closing Funk Rd in Colebrookdale due to an MVA with injuries. Traffic 97 and 97 fire police closed Funk at Weistown Rd for approx an hour.
27) Jan 19 – 97 and EMS were sent to the 1600 block of Rt 100 in Washington for an ALS trauma
26) Jan 17 – Montco 67 and 65, Berks 97 and 505 sent for a structure fire, reported to be the chimney, on Papermill Rd in Douglass Montco
25) Jan 17 – 97 sent for tree on wires with smoke and flame on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
24) Jan 17 – 97 while out on prior call, was asked to investigate tree and wires down on Groff Rd in District
23) Jan 17 – 97 sent at 0542 hours for a CO Alarm sounding on Pennypacker La in Washington
22) Jan 17 – 97 and 19 sent at 0103 hours for live wires down on Landis Store Rd in Pike
21) Jan 14 – 97 for tree down on sparking wires on Old Rt 100 at Barto Rd in Washington
20) Jan 13 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in the unit block of Rt 100 in Bally
19) Jan 11 – 97, 525, and 332 for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in Washington
Jan 9 – Hamburg Police requested an all-call for Berks County Fire Police to assist in Hamburg Borough
18) Jan 8 – 97 to investigate flames near Chestnut and Main in Bechtelsville
17) Jan 8 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Washington, while on previous call
16) Jan 8 – 58, 39, 97, 505, Montco 38, and Lehigh 19 for a structure fire on Rt 100 in Hereford Twp. Reported to be smoke from the roof. Chief 58 confirmed a working fire. Engine 97-1 went up the driveway to assist with the fire suppression. Engine 97 supplied the 5″ line which was laid up the long driveway, drafting from porta-ponds set up on Rt 100 for tankers to fill. Rt 100 was closed by fire police from Rt 29 to Tollgate Rd. EBFD apparatus on scene included: Engines 97 and 97-1, Tankers 97 and 97-1, Attack 97, Traffic 97.
15) Jan 8 – 97 and 332 at 0409 hours for an ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
14) Jan 7 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Saylor Lane in Washington
13) Jan 7 – 97 and 575 for an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
12) Jan 7 – 97 and 332 for a welfare check on Kulps Rd in Washington and possible forcible entry.
11) Jan 6 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Old Route 100 in Washington
10) Jan 6 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical to Hill Church Rd in Washington
9) Jan 6 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Eagles Watch Dr in Washington
8) Jan 5 – 95 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
7) Jan 4 – 97 to assist EMS with a BLS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington.
6) Jan 3 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington
5) Jan 3 – 97 and 369 for a BLS Medical on 9th St in Bally
4) Jan 3 – Berks 97 and 58 were sent as part of the initial structure assignment to assist Montco 38 and 65 on Wentlings School House Rd in Upper Hanover. Reported to be a possible chimney fire.
3) Jan 2 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Creamery Lane in Bally.
2) Jan 1 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 were dispatched for a structure fire on BrickYard Lane in Colebrookdale. Deputy 95 reported a working fire in a workshop, with exposure to two other buildings. 97 personnel from the Engine and Attack assisted with fire suppression, Rescue 97’s crew set up RIT, and Tanker 97 supplied water to Engine 95. Crews went into service with 3 lines and knocked the bulk of the fire quickly. All exposures were checked thoroughly. Crews awesome job keeping the bulk of the fire to the main fire building, although there was some slight extension to one exposure. EBFD units on scene: Engine 97, Attack 97, Rescue 97, Tanker 97 and Traffic 97.
2021 Call Log (This listing is unofficial)
Final 2021 Statistics:
464) total calls for 2021 (including the four calls missed by the webmaster!)
460) Dec 31 – 19, 97, 95, 5, and 525 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in a garage on Sunset Hill Rd in Earl. 19 Officers arrived and held the assignment to 19 and Engine 97.
459) Dec 30 – 97 was sent to check on a pole which had been hit by a TT in the parking lot of a business on Main St in Bally. Chief 97 investigated and recalled fire, but advised the business to call an electrician.
458) Dec 29 – Fire Police from 97 and 19 were added to assignment to control traffic around the scene of an MVA with injuries and confinement at W. Philadelphia and N Funk Roads in Colebrookdale.
457) Dec 27 – 97 sent to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Old Rt 100 in Washington
456) Dec 27 – 97 and 332 for ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
455) Dec 26 – 97 and 332 for a Lift Assist on Oak St in Bechtelsville
454) Dec 25 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical at Redners on Main St in Bally
453) Dec 24 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 0524 hours to the area of Rt 100 and Chestnut Street in Washington Township for a MVA with injuries. The roads were icy from an overnight snowfall. Deputy 97 arrived and advised of a 2 vehicle accident with a patient evaluation and debris down on the roadway. Fire Personnel assisted with debris cleanup and lighting. Fire Police diverted traffic for almost 90 minutes until Medics completed their work, debris was cleaned up, Berks Mont Towing removed the vehicles, and PennDOT salted the road. EBFD units on scene Attack, Rescue, Utility and Traffic 97.
452) Dec 17 – 97 sent to assist EMS for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
451) Dec 17 – Rescue 97 was requested by Chief 58 to cover an MVA on Huffs Church Rd at Captain Wolf Rd in Hereford, while 58 and 39 were out on another MVA in the Township. Chief 97 arrived and reported car off road and driver out, and 97 could recall.
450) Dec 17 – 97, 505 and 332 sent for MVA with injuries and fire on Main St in Bechtelsville. Deputy 97 arrived and reported no fire, but there was confinement and requested a door pop by the Rescue. Fire Police from 97, 95 and 19 were added to shut down Main St.
449) Dec 17 – 19, 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Water St in Earl. Working fire.
448) Dec 15 – 97 for an AFA on 2nd St in Bally
447) Dec 15 – Fire Police from 19, 95 and 97 for traffic control at an MVA on Philadelphia Ave in Earl
446) Dec 13 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
445) Dec 13 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Compton Way in Washington
444) Dec 13 – 97 dispatched to cover 49 while they operated on a second alarm structure fire in Amity
443) Dec 13 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
442) Dec 11 – Fire Police from 97, 95, and 58 for traffic control around a tree on wires on Crow Hill Rd in Washington
441) Dec 11 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 for a possible structure fire on 4th St in Boyertown
440) Dec 11 – 97 assisting Montco 67 and 65 for wires down on West Branch Rd in Douglass Montco
439) Dec 11 – 97 for tree down on Conrad Rd in District
438) Dec 11 – 97 to assist Montco 67 and 37 on an AFA on Papermill Rd in Douglass Montco
437) Dec 11 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Elm St in Bally
436) Dec 10 – 97 and 505 for a Haz Mat (possible gas leak) in Spring Valley Village in Washington. Crews metered the building and turned the incident over to UGI for further investigation.
435) Dec 9 – Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for traffic Control at an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
434) Dec 9 – 97 was dispatched as RIT for a working fire in the 900 block of Main St in Pennsburg, Montco. Responding were Montco 65, 71, 42, 38; Berks 97, 58; and Bucks 18, 75. RIT was not needed and 97 was recalled enroute to the scene.
433) Dec 8 – 95, 332 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 were sent for an MVA on Rt 100 at the Walmart in Colebrookdale.
432) Dec 8 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington
431) Dec 7 – Montco 67 and Berks 97 for a pole fire on Hoffmansville Rd in Douglass Montco.
430) Dec 7 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
429) Dec 7 – 21, 39, 58, 97 for a possible structure fire on Walker Rd in Longswamp
428) Dec 6 – 97 for wires down on Biting Rd in District
427) Dec 6 – 97 Fire Police to assist 95 with closing Franklin Rd in Bechtelsville for trees and wires on Franklin Rd in Colebrookdale
426) Dec 6 – 97 for pole fire on County Line Rd in Washington
425) Dec 4 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Oysterdale Rd in District
424) Dec 4 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries in 1700 block of Rt 100 in Washington
423) Dec 4 – 97 and EMS sent for ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington
422) Dec 4 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
421) Dec 4 – 97 and EMS sent at 0015 hours for an ALS Trauma on Landis Store Rd in Pike
420) Dec 3 – 97 sent to assist 575 on an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in District
419) Dec 3 – 97, 39 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Delong Rd in District
418) Dec 1 – Fire Police from 97, 58, and 95 sent for traffic control around a non injury MVA on Kulps Rd in Washington
417) Dec 1 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington
416) Nov 30 – 97 and 505 sent to Avalon Circle In Washington for a CMA with symptoms.
415) Nov 29 – 95 and 97 for a reported brush fire on Englesville Rd in Colebrookdale
414) Nov 29 – 97 to assist EMS on Forgedale Rd in District
413) Nov 28 – 97 and 39 to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Baldy Hill Rd in District
412) Nov 28 – 97 and 19 for an AFA on Nuss Rd in Pike
411) Nov 28 – 97 and EMS for an ALS Medical on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
410) Nov 27 – 97 and 505 for an AKS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
409) Nov 26 – 97, 39, 21 and Lehigh 1 for a structure fire on Huffs Church Rd. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working chimney fire.
408) Nov 26 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Barto Rd in Washington.
407) Nov 26 – 97 and EMS sent for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Pike
406) Nov 25 – 95, 19, 97, and 525 sent for possible structure fire – hay bale in barn in 1200 block of Weisstown Rd in Colebrookdale.
405) Nov 25 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Passmore Rd in Washington
404) Nov 20 – Montco 67 and 97 for an AFA in the 200 block of Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco.
403) Nov 20 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 for possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown. Reported to be dumpster near a building. Chief 95 held the assignment to Engines 95 and 95-1.
402) Nov 19 – 97 for tree and wires on Landis Store Rd in District
401) Nov 18 – 97 sent for debris and fluid clean up after an MVA on Rt 100 and Hoffmansville Rd in Washington
400) Nov 17 – Fire Police from 97, 95, and 58 sent for traffic control on Old Route 100 near Forgedale Rd in Washington
399) Nov 16 – 97 for a possible Haz Mat Incident in 1600 block of Rt 100 in Washington.
398) Nov 16 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Old Rt 100 in Washington.
397) Nov 16 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd in Washington
396) Nov 16 – 97 sent to low hanging wires in the 1100 block of Rt 100 in Washington. Deputy arrived and confirmed report, and notes that the wires were Windstream, but there was no fire service needed. Cones were placed on the center line to warn truckers of the situation.
395) Nov 15 – 97, 95, 58, Montco 65, and 332 sent for a possible structure fire – reported to be odor of something burning on Schantz Lane in Washington. Chief 97 arrived and reported a light haze in the building and reduced the assignment to 97 apparatus and Engine 95.
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394) Nov 13 – 39, 58, 21, 97 505, 575 were dispatched at 1014 hours for the report of a structure fire in the 300 block of Conrad Rd in Hereford. Multiple reports were quickly made of heavy smoke visible from a distance. The location was Mituo Village, home to the Amitabha Buddhist Society of Philadelphia, part of the former Camp Mensch Mill. The fire quickly went to three alarms, with apparatus and personnel from Berks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties among those responding. A tanker fill site was set up at Huff’s Church and Benfield Rds, Fire Police from multiple departments assisted with traffic control. See post for more.
393) Nov 13 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Waxwing Dr in Washington
392) Nov 12 – 97 and 525 for an MVA with Injuries at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd in Washington
391) Nov 12 – 97 for AFA on Pine St in Bally
390) Nov 11 – 97 and EMS sent to Cormorant Dr in Washington for a BLS Medical
389) Nov 11 – 97 and 332 sent to Washington Rd in Washington for an ALS Medical
388) Nov 11 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Oak St in Bechtelsville
387) Nov 10 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
386) Nov 8 – Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for traffic Control at an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
385) Nov 8 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
384) Nov 5 – Fire Police from 97 and Montco 67 were sent at 0830 hours to assist 95 on an MVA with injuries at Madison and E Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown.
383) Nov 5 – 95, 97, 19 and 525 dispatched at 1220 hours for a structure fire on Indian Lane in Colebrookdale – reported to be the heater on fire. in the basement. Report confirmed.
382) Nov 4 – 97 and 332 sent at 0758 hours for an ALS Medical on Dairy Lane in Washington.
381) Nov 4 – 97, 95, Montco 65 (RIT) and 505 sent at 0630 hours for a possible structure fire on Main St in Bechtelsville. Smoke in the basement.
380) Nov 4 – 95, Traffic 95, and Traffic 97 were sent at 0601 hours for an MVA with fire on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale.
379) Nov 3 – 97 and 505 for an MVA on Old Rt 100 in Washington. Recalled – TT is stuck, not an MVA.
378) Nov 2 – 97 for an AFA on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
377) – Nov 2 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington
376) Oct 30 – 97 for MVA at Heydt’s School House and Lenape Rds in Washington- motorcycle down
375) Oct 30 – 97 for pole and wires down on Landis Store Rd near Deer Run Rd in District
374) Oct 30 – 97 sent for ALS Medical on Church St in Bechtelsville
373) Oct 30 – 97 sent to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
372) Oct 30 – 97 for a transformer fire and power outage at 7th and Chestnut in Bally
371) Oct 30 – 97 for wires down on Lenape Rd in Washington
370) Oct 29 – 97 for a transformer and pole fire on Deer Rub Rd in District
369) Oct 29 – 97 for Tree down on Lenape Rd in Washington
368) Oct 29 – 97 for Wires Down on Conrad Rd in District
367) Oct 29 – 97 for Tree down on Baldy Hill Rd in District
366) Oct 29 – 97 for an tree down blocking both lanes at Weil and Landis Store Rds in District
365) Oct 28 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Creamery Lane in Bally
364) Oct 27 – 97 for wires down, blocking Kulps Rd in Washington
363) Oct 27 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Gehman Rd in Washington
362) Oct 27 – 97, 19 and 505 sent for an MVA on Hill Church Rd in Pike. Reported to be an overturned vehicle blocking the roadway, no-one around vehicle. Deputy 97 confirmed report and requested fire police (97, 19, 5) to close roadway.
361) Oct 26 – 97 sent for a tree down onto Township Line Rd in Washington.
360) Oct 25 – 97 sent to assist EMS in Spring Valley Village in Washington
359) Oct 24 – 19, 97, 95 sent for a possible brush fire at the Trout Run Reservoir in Earl
358) Oct 21 – 97 sent at 0348 hours to assist EMS in Spring Valley Village in Washington
357) Oct 20 – 95, 97, and 19 were dispatched at 1458 hours for a search detail in the Colebrookdale section of Lazy K Campground off Township Line Rd. Crews were in service for a little over an hour searching the woods and streams near the campground. It was the first run for Eastern Berk’s new ATV/UTV designated ATV 97 on Berks Fire Radio. It handled well both crossing the stream and in the woods. A good addition to the fleet! On scene were ATV 97, Car 97, Utility 97 and Traffic 97.
356) Oct 19 – 95, 525 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
355) Oct 19 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
354) Oct 16 – 97 and 505 sent for MVA – vehicle into a tree on County Line Rd in Washington. Held to Attack 97.
353) Oct 16 – 97 sent for tree and wires down on Kemp Rd in District.
352) Oct 12 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Nickell Dr in Bechtelsville
351) Oct 11 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bally
350) Oct 10 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
349) Oct 9 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bally
348) Oct 7 – 97 sent to assist EMS in Spring Valley Village in Washington
347) Oct 7 – 97 and EMS for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington.
346) Oct 7 – 97 and EMS for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in Washington
345) Oct 5 – 97 and 505 for an MVA – overturned vehicle – on Oysterdale Rd in District
344) Oct 5 – AFA on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
343) Oct 5 – ALS Trauma on Nickel Dr in Bechtelsville
342) Oct 3 – 97 and 575 sent for an EMS assist on Landis St Rd in District
341) Oct 3 – 97 and 39 sent for an EMS assist on Weidner Rd in District
340) Oct 3 – 97, 39, and 58 sent to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Park Rd in Distirct
339) Oct 2 – 97 and 505 for an MVA with Injuries on Main St in Bally
338) Oct 2 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington
337) Oct 2 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Lindy Lane in Washington
336) Oct 2 – 97 and 575 for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Distirct
335) Oct 2 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Trauma on Rt 100 in Washington
334) Oct 2 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for possible structure fire on Rhoads Avenue in Boyertown
333) Oct 1 – 97 and Montco 67 sent for CMA on Hoffmansville Rd in Douglass Montco
332) Oct 1 – sent for ALS Medical on 3rd St In Bally
331) Oct 1 – 97 and 505 sent for MVA wit Entrapment on Rt 100 in Washington the area of Jakes Flea Market
330) Sept 30 – 97 and 39 sent for a tree on fire on Treichler Rd in District
329) Sept 30 – 97 and 58 were alerted at 0917 hours to assist Montco 38 on the second alarm of a dwelling fire in the 300 block of Main St (Rt 29) in East Greenville. Rescue 97 and Attack 97 responded and one crew took the RIT, while the other went into the manpower pool for interior work. 97 Fire Police also assisted in traffic control. Departments on scene or dispatched for cover included: East Greenville, Pennsburg, Red Hill, Green Lane, Eastern Berks, Hereford, Upper Perk Medics, New Hanover, Tylersport, and others. EBFD was in service for approx. 90 minutes.
328) Sept 28 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
327) Sept 28 – 97 and 525 sent at 0045 hours for an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
326) Sept 27 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
325) Sept 25 – 97 sent for a tree down blocking both lanes of Treichler Rd in District. Crews from Utility 97 and Attack 97 cut and removed to large tree.
324) Sep 23 – 97 dispatched to assist EMS on location with an ALS Medical on Oysterdale Rd in District
323) Sept 23 – 97 sent for tree down blocking Landis Store Rd in what turned out to be District. Deputy 97 arrived, confirmed report but noted township road crew was on scene and would handle. 97 available.
322) Sept 22 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
321) Sept 22 – 97 sent to investigate possible tree down and on fire on Rt 100 in Washington.
320) Sept 21 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Poplar St in Bally
319) Sept 20 – Montco 67, and Berks 97 were sent for an AFA on Himmelwright Rd in Douglass, Montco.
318) Sept 20 – Companies, 5, 34, 19, 97, 46, 35, 95 and 565 were dispatched for a possible structure fire – reported to be a grill on fire near a house on Lobachsville Rd in Pike.
317) Sept 20- 97 and 525 were sent at the same time as the previous call for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in Washington.
316) Sept 20 – 97 Fire Police were sent at 1551 hours to assist 58 and 39 on an MVA on Rt 100 in Hereford Twp.
315) Sept 19 – Eastern Berks Fire and Medics from Bally, Boyertown and Upper Perk responded at 1821 hours to an accident with injuries at Main and 4th Streets in Bally Borough. First arriving officers confirmed a motorcycle vs a car. Responders assisted with patient care, while fire police from Eastern Berks, Hereford, Boyertown, Pennsburg, East Greenville, Red Hill and Gilbertsville controlled traffic around the scene for three and a half hours while a State Police accident team reconstructed the incident. Thank you to all our mutual aid fire police! On Tuesday we learned from news report that the motorcyclist died from his injuries. Our prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Reading Eagle article
314) Sep 19 – 97 and 525 sent for ALS medical on 7th St in Bally
313) Sep 15 – 97 and 505 dispatched at 1213 hours for an MVA with Injuries on Washington Rd in Washington. Reported to be a school bus vs farm equipment. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report, but indicated no serious injuries. On scene were Rescue 97 and Attack 97, and 97 Fire Police.
312) Sep 13 – 97 sent to assist EMS at an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Washington
311) Sep 12 – 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical patient on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike
310) Sep 12 – 95, 525, and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA blocking traffic on Rt 100 north of Township Line Rd in Colebrookdale.
309) Sep 12 – 97 requested by EMS to assist with an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
308) Sep 12 – 97 and 505 were sent at 0215 hours to Rt 100 and Limekiln Rd for an MVA – vehicle into a pole with fire in Washington.
307) Sep 10 – at 0120 hours, Berks Dispatch alerted fire crews and apparatus from Topton, Seisholtsville, Hereford, Eastern Berks, and Lower Macungie, along with Topton Ambulance, to responded to a working structure fire at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp. Topton had been alerted to an AFA at the location, but the responses was upgraded to working fire in a storage closet with smoke and odor conditions on 1st and 2nd floors of the resort. Good knock by Topton crew assisted by the sprinkler system.
306) Sep 9 – 97 sent at 0009 hours for tree down block Passmore Rd at Washington Rd in Washington Twp.
305) Sep 5 – Montco 38 and 65, along with Berks 58 and 97 were sent to a commercial AFA on Stauffer Rd in Upper Hanover, Montgomery County.
304) Sep 5 – 97 and 525 sent at 0758 hours for an ALS Medical on Deer Run Rd in District.
303) Sep 5 – 97 and 505 sent at 0651 hours for an MVA with injuries – car into a pole in the 600 block of Main St (Rt 100) in Bally. Crews assisted at scene until EMS transported. Fire Police directed traffic around incident until towing company removed vehicle.
302) Sep 4 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
301) Sep 2 – Eastern Berks Fire was requested by Montgomery County at 2255 hours to respond as a second RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) to assist Upper Frederick Fire with a second alarm working fire in a series of row homes in the 1200 block of Pine Ridge Dr, Upper Frederick Twp. Rescue 97 responded and staged on side 1 with our RIT equipment. No intervention was needed during active firefighting. Our personnel were then used to overhaul the second floor of a home adjacent to the fire origin. The fire involved 3-4 units of a row of Townhouses. Many departments from the surrounding community were dispatched to assist with equipment and personnel. Rescue 97 was back at station around 0220 hrs.
300) Sep 2 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
Renumbered to reflect calls not logged from January (Washington); March (Pottstown); and June (Bechtelsville); + one call counted twice; and numbering errors!
283) Aug 29 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
282) Aug 28 – 97 sent for tree on wires, blocking Hill Church Rd in Washington. Barricades erected until arrival of Met-Ed.
281) Aug 27 – 97 sent to investigate tree branch on wires on Marianne Rd in District. Confirmed report – no need for fire service.
280) Aug 26 – 97 sent to assist EMS at the scene of an ALS Medical on Creamery Lane in Bally for an ALS Medical.
279) Aug 23 – 97 sent to investigate possible Hazardous Material Incident on Baldy Hill Rd in District
278) Aug 23 – 97 sent for tree and wires down, possible blown transformer on Kulps Rd in Washington
277) Aug 22 – 97 and 369 sent at 2120 hours for an MVA with Injuries in front of Redners Quik Shoppe on Rt 100 in Bally.
276) Aug 22 – 97 and 332 sent at 2117 hours for an ALS Medical in a vehicle at Old Rt 100 and Sycamore Rd in Washington
275) Aug 22 – 97 Fire Police sent at 2005 hours to assist 95 with traffic control around an MVA on West Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown
274) Aug 22 – 97, 39 and 505 sent at 1933 hours for an MVA on Huffs Church Rd in District, reported to be horse and buggy with horse down. Further calls indicated that buggy drive was ok, and horse now on its feet and being taken home. Assignment available.
273) Aug 21 – 97 was part of the structure assignment dispatched at 0557 hours for a house fire in the 7800 block of Boyertown Pike (Rt 562) in Earl Township. Dispatched were apparatus from 19, 95, 49, 97, 525 (and later 5, and Montco 67). Asst 19 arrived with smoke showing and declared a working fire. Making the response from 97 were Engine 97, Tanker 97, Attack 97 and Rescue 97. While this part of our crew was fighting fire, another part was setting up for the annual chicken barbecue in Bally. One does wonder at times whether our primary purpose is raising funds to buy equipment to fight fires, or actually fighting them!
272) Aug 19 – 97, 39 and 505 sent for a motorcycle accident with injuries on Conrad Rd in District.
271) Aug 19 – 97 sent to investigate wires down across County Line Rd in Washington. Crews found wires had been snagged by passing truck, causing pole to lean and wires to come down blocking road in at least three spots. Windstream was called to respond and Washington Twp road crew barricaded road until they fixed the situation.
270) Aug 19 – 97 sent for special service on Dogwood St in Bally
269) Aug 18 – 97 sent for Medical Assist to EMS on Chew Rd in District.
268) Aug 17 – 97 and 575 sent for a BLS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
267) Aug 17 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Nuthatch Rd in Washington
266) Aug 16 – 97 and 332 sent for ALS Medical on Limekiln Rd in Washington
265) Aug 15 – 97, 95, Montco 65 and EMS sent for possible structure fire on Wren Dr in Washington. Smoke condition after oven fire. Held to 97.
264) Aug 15 – 97 and 525 sent for ALS Medical on County Line Rd In Washington
263) Aug 14 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Landis Store RD in Pike
262) Aug 14 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA on Oysterdale Rd in District. Deputy (& arrived and reported a motorcycle accident with injuries.
261) Aug 13 – At 0146 hours Montgomery County alerted Montco 38, 65, 71, and Berks 58 and 97 to respond on the working fire dispatch at Blommer Chocolate in Upper Hanover Twp. Rescue 97 responded as RIT on the incident.
260) Aug 12 – 97 and 505 dispatched at 1232 hours for an MVA with injuries and fire on Old Rt 100 near Forgedale in Washington; vehicle vs pole. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report, with exception of fire. Crews stood by until vehicle removed by Faust Towing, and Met-Edd arrived to stabilize and replace pole. 97 Fire Police controlled traffic for approx. one hour around the scene.
259) Aug 11 – 97 sent for tree on wires in the 900 block of Rt 100 in Washington.
258) Aug 11 – 97 and 525 sent for ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
257) Aug 10 – 97 sent for tree drown across road at Lenape and Anthony’s Mill Rd in Washington
256) Aug 10 – 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Farmington Ave in Colebrookdale
255) Aug 9 – 97 sent for tree on Wires on County Line Rd in Washington
254) Aug 9 – 97 Fire Police requested to assist 95 in traffic control around an MVA with injuries at N Reading and Township Line in Colebrookdale
253) Aug 8 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
252) Aug 8 – 97 and 332 dispatched at 0037 hours for an MVA with injuries and fire at Rt 100 and Limekiln Rd in Washington. Deputy 97 arrived to find head on crash and large debris field. Fire Police from 97 and 95 sent to closed Rt 100 and divert traffic.
251) Aug 6 – 95, 525 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for MVA with injuries on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
250) Aug 5 – Engine 97 sent to assist 95 on an AFA at a commercial structure on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
249) Aug 5 – 97 sent to assist EMS in Spring Valley Village in Washington
248) Aug 5 – 97 Fire Police sent to assist 95 with traffic control at an MVA on Reading Ave in Colebrookdale
247) Aug 5 – 97 sent at 0405 hours to assist EMS on Limekiln Rd in Washington
246) Aug 2 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Lenape Rd in Washington
245) Aug 1 – 97, 19, and 505 sent for the report of a possible brush fire at Franklin and Valley Rds in Pike. Recalled due to controlled burn.
244) Aug 1 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington
243) Aug 1 – 97 and 505 sent at 0211 hours for an MVA in the 900 block of Rt 100 in Washington. Reported to be vehicle into guardrail.
242) July 30 – 505, 97, and Montco 67 sent for an ALS Medical on West Branch Rd in Douglass Montco
241) July 29 – At 1850 hours, 97 and 505 were sent for an MVA on Stauffer Rd near Finch in Washington for a car off the roadway into a large drainage ditch.
240) July 29 – Two minutes after the previous dispatch, 97 and 505 were sent to the 2000 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington for an MVA, vehicle upside down on roadway. Fire Police from 39, 58 and 19 were sent in addition to 95 personnel from the previous incident.
239) July 29 – Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 were sent at 1645 hours for traffic control on Hoffmansville Rd in Washington at the “S” curve for an MVA involved a pickup pulling a trailer and a box truck. 97 and 67 fire police handled this call, while 95 was directed to the next call.
238) July 27 – Fire Police from 97, 58 and 95 sent to control traffic around a disabled semi on the curve on Old Rt 100 near Forgedale Rd
237) July 27 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Oak St in Bechtelsville
236) July 26 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 were dispatched at 1845 hours to the 1000 block of N Reading Ave in Colebrookdale for a possible structure fire. Responders were notified that brush on the outside of the structure had caught on fire, sending flames to the soffit of the structure, which was filled with smoke.
235) July 23 – 97 and 19 sent for tree down on wires on Hill Church Rd in Pike.
234) July 23 – 97 sent for vehicle fire on Main St in Bally. Personnel arrived quickly and found a working vehicle fire. Fire Police diverted traffic from Rt 100 for approx 45 minutes. Apparatus on scene included – Engine 97-1 & 97, Tanker 97-1, Utility 97.
233) July 20 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington.
232) July 20 – 97 for a tree down across Weil Rd in District
231) July 19 – 97, 95, 58, 505 and Montco 65 (RIT) sent for a possible structure fire on Rt 100 in Washington. Recalled.
230) July 18 – Engine 97 was dispatched 0112 hours to respond to a second alarm working structure fire with confirmed entrapment on Orchard View Dr in Amity Township. Multiple departments from Berks and Montgomery Counties were on scene and on standby. Fire Police from 97 were dispatched later to assist with traffic control at the scene and along Rt 562.
229) July 17 – 97 and 505 sent at 2300 hours for an MVA with injuries on Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp
228) July 16 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA on Old Rt 100 in Washington
227) July 14- 97 sent for an AFA at Washington Elementary in Washington
226) July 12 – Rescue 97 was requested by Montgomery County to respond as the 2nd RIT at a working house fire on W. 5th St in Upper Hanover. On scene were units from: Montco 65, 38, 71, 67, 52, 41 (Canteen); Bucks 18, 58, 75; Berks 58, 97; Medics 369, 332. Crew forom 97 stoodby with an incident.
225) July 12 – 97 Fire Police were requested to assist 95 with traffic control around an MVA at Reading Ave and Rothermel St in Colebrookdale.
223) July 10 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville
222) July 9 – 97 and 505 dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Hill Church Rd in Washington. Deputy 97 arrived and reported a vehicle against a tree with heavy damage and entrapment; and he requested a second Medic Unit (525 was sent). Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 were dispatched to shut down the roadway. Crews went into service with rescue tools to remove a door to gain patient access.
221) July 9 – 97 sent for an AFA at a Commercial Structure on S Church St in Bally
220) July 8 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 were sent at 1754 hours for a possible structure fire on E Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown. Smoke in the building, alarms sounding.
219) July 8 – 97 sent for a tree blocking both lanes of Anthony’s Mill Rd near Lenape in Washington
218) July 6 – 97 Fire Police were requested to assist 58 and 39 with closing Rt 100 after an MVA in Hereford
217) July 5 – 97 and 332 sent at 1831 hours for an ALS Medical on Nickel Dr in Bechtelsville
216) July 5 – 97 and 332 sent at 1822 hours for an ALS Medical on 4th St in Bally
214) July 4 – 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 were sent at 2245 hours for a possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown. Upon response, county informed Chief 95, that fire was contained in a dumpster, which had been against the building, but was now moved away. Assignment held to 95.
213) July 2 – 97 sent to investigate wires down across the roadway on Deer Run Rd in District. Deputy 97 arrived an confirmed same.
212) July 1 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bally
211) June 30 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville
210) June 30 – Montco 67 and 97 were each sent with an engine to investigate the report of wires arcing on Oberholtzer Rd in Douglass, Montgomery
209) June 29 – 97 requested to respond to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville
208) June 28 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
207) June 28 – 97 and 505 sent to and MVA with Entrapment on Main St in Bechtelsville, Deputy 97 arrived and requested first in truck to stabilize the vehicle and pop a door, and for Berks to dispatch Fire Police (97, 95, 19) to close Main St at Mill and Township Line.
206) June 28 – 97 and 332 sent for ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
205) June 28 – 97 and 575 sent for ALS Medical on Deer Run Rd in Washington
204) June 28 – 97 sent for Medical Assist on Main St in Bechtelsville
203) June 27 – 97 and 525 sent at 1335 hours for an ALS Trauma on Cherry St in Washington.
202) June 27 – While till at the scene of the previous MVA – at 0833 hours County notified 97 officers that another incident had been received for EBFD – this for an MVA with confinement on Lenape Rd. in Washington. Deputy 97 responded that apparatus on location would respond to that call. 505 told county they would respond as they were returning from dropping their patient off at the hospital. Rescue 97 and Utility 97 took the call, and found a vehicle into a tree with a door to be popped for patient access.
201) June 27 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 0739 hours for an MVA, truck and car, with unknown injuries on Rt 100 just south of Limekiln Rd. in Washington. Enroute, county upgraded the notes to indicate at least one injury. Deputy 97 arrived and found a head on crash between a box truck and a car, with the car over the embankment. Additional medic units were requested, bringing 525 and 332 for multiple patients. Deputy 97 also requested that fire police be sent to control traffic around the scene. 97, 95 and Montco 67 fire police responded. 97 apparatus on scene included: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Brush 97, and Utility 97.
200) June 26 – 97, 19, 95, Lehigh 1 (RIT) and 525 were dispatched Kemp Rd District Twp for a Dwelling Fire possible entrapment, reported deck on fire, Chief 97 arrived and reported owner had bulk of fire knocked down and negative entrapment, assignment was held to the 97 units. Engine 97-1 stretched trash line to wet the area down, crews checked for extension which was negative. 97 units on scene: Engine 97-1 Engine 97, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Attack 97 and Utility 97.
199) 
June 25 – 97 was dispatched to County Line and Back Country Rds, Washington Twp for a Vehicle Fire reported to be a lawn tractor, Tanker 97 arrived first and went into service with the forestry line. 97 units on scene, Engine 97-1, Engine 97 and Tanker 97.
198) June 25 – 95 plus fire police from 95, 97, and Montco 67 sent for MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale
197) June 25 – 97 sent for medical assist on Concord Dr in Hereford
196) June 24 – 95 and 97 sent for brush fire on Pheasant Run Rd in Colebrookdale
195) June 18 – 97 and 332 sent for a medical assist on N Church St in Bally
194) June 17 – 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure at Rt 100 and 7th St in Bally
193) June 17 – While returning from the previous call, 97 and 332 were sent for an ALS Medical on 4th St in Bally. Rescue 97 took the call.
192) June 17 – Rescue 97 was requested to assist 58 on an accident with entrapment at Rt 100 and Kutztown Rd in Hereford. Crews worked together using hydraulic tools to remove door and post in order for EMS to remove patient. 97 Fire Police assisted 58 and 39 with traffic control. Rescue 97 and Utility 97 were on scene.
191) June 15 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire – reported to be heavy black smoke – on N Reading Ave in Colebrookdale. Assignment held to 95 and 97.
190) Jun 14 – 97 and 19 were sent for a transformer explosion on Diener Rd in Pike. While enroute, 97 apparatus encountered a tree which had fallen bringing down wires on Old State near Hill Church Rd. Apparatus from 19 confirmed there had been a transformer fire nearby on Diener Rd. Met-Ed was notified about both locations and 19 and 97 were made available.
189) June 14 – While still on the scene of the previous incident, Engine 97-1 was sent at 0619 hours to assist 58 and 39 at an MVA on Huffs Church Rd in Hereford. Chief 58 indicated no need for fire service.
188) June 14 – 97 and 505 were sent at 0551 hours for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 at Wheeler Lane in Washington. Personnel assisted with patient care, debris removal, and traffic control for almost one hour.
187) June 12 – 95, 525, and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 were sent for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale.
186) June 12 – Rescue 97 was recalled enroute to Boyertown, and responde to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville.
185) June 12 – While the tankers were still out on the previous call, 97 was sent to assist 95 with a structure fire on 2nd St in Boyertown. Engine 97 and Rescue 97 responded.
184) June 12 – Tankers from 97 were among the apparatus called to assist Topton on a Second Alarm Barn Fire on High Rd in Maxatawny Twp. Tankers 97- and 97-1 operated for almost three hours at the scene.
183) June 11 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Stauffer Rd in Washington
182) June 11 – 97 sent to assist EMS at an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
181) June 10 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and 19 sent assist 19 with traffic control at an MVA reported with entrapment on Rt 73 in Earl
180) June 8 – 97 sent to investigate the report of downed power lines across both lines of County Line Rd in Washington
179) June 7 – 97 Fire Police were sent to 6th St in Red Hill to assist with traffic control at a tanker fill sight for the previous incident.
178) June 7 – Engine 97-1 was requested to relocate to Montco Station 65 (Pennsburg) while they were on two alarm house fire on Geryville Pike in Marlborough Twp, Montco. While enroute to the cover assignment, Engine 97-1 was requested to respond to the fire scene for manpower. Among the companies responding to the scene or cover were: Montco 37, 38, 42, 52, 65, 71, 74, 77, 78, 87, 89; Bucks 18, 57, 58, 75; Berks 97; and EMS units for rehab on this hot day.
177) June 7 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Trauma on Main St in Bechtelsville
176) June 6 – While still on scene of prior call, 97 was sent at 0733 hours, along with 565 for an ALS Trauma on Landis Store Rd in Pike.
175) June 6 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 0715 hours for an accident on Rt 100 in front of Jakes Flea Market in Washington. Initial reports indicated one the of vehicles involved was off the road into the brush. EBFD officers were on scene shortly after dispatch and confirmed the dispatch report and added that there were two vehicles in traffic and another off-road. Chief 97 informed Rescue 97 that there was extensive debris on the road to clear and tools were needed to access the patient in the vehicle off-road, now surrounded by trees and brush. Fire Police from 97 and 95 controlled traffic around the scene for an hour, while patients were cared for and transported by medics from Bally and Gilbertsville; and vehicles and debris were cleared.
174) June 5 – 97 and 505 for an MVA at Rt 100 and Mill in Washington
173) June 4 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS medical in the Barto section od Washington
172) June 4 – 97 Fire Police requested to assist 58 for traffic control at an MVA on Rt 100 in Hereford
171) June 4 – 97, 39, and 505 sent for MVA – vehicle into pole on Huffs Church Rd in District
170) June 3 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Townhsip Line Rd in Washington
169) June 2 – 97 and 525 sent for an LS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
168) June 1 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
167) June 1 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on 5th St in Bally
166) May 31 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical in Washington Rd in Washington Twp.
165) May 31 – Tanker 97 was asked to relocate to Virginville Fire Company in Richmond Twp to cover their calls while they were at a multi-alarm, multi-structure fire.
164) May 31 – 97 sent at 1223 hours for a vehicle fire on Main St in Bechtelsville.Deputy 97 reported a working fire.
163) May 31 – 97 and 332 sent at 1016 hours for an ALS Trauma in Spring Valley Village in Washington
162) May 31 – 97 Fire Police sent at 0606 hours to assist 95 with traffic control around a tree down on wires at Franklin and Hilltop Rds in Colebrookdale
161) May 28 – 97 sent for tree down blocking north bound lane of Rt 100 near Chestnut St in Washington
160) May 26 – 97 sent for tree on wires on fire at Treichler and Hickory Hollow Rds in District
159) May 26 – 97 and 565 sent for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in District
158) May 26 – 97 sent for tree and wires down on Kulps Rd in Washington
157) May 26 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 for traffic control on Rt 100 at Niantic Rd in Washington for signals out during power outage.
156) May 26 – 97 sent for tree and wires down on Baldy Hill Rd in District. Report of school bus between the tree and the wires. Met-Ed to report to scene.
155) May 25 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
154) May 25 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA at 7th and Main Sts in Bally. Chief 97 arrived and held the assignment to Rescue 97 for fluids and debris.
153) May 24 – 97 and 505 sent at 1826 hours for the report of a vehicle fire on Forgedale Rd near Kemp Rd in District. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed engine compartment fire in an SUV. Attack 97 was first on scene and pulled a line. Apparatus on scene: Attack 97, Engine 97, Rescue 97, and Tanker 97.
152) May 20 – 97 and 525 dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Rt 100 south of Limekiln Rd in Washington; reported motorcycle down. 97 Officers quickly arrive and request Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 to close Rt 100 to all traffic, while patient care is administered and the accident investigated.
151) May 20 – 97, 39, and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Baldy Hill Rd in District.
150) May 20 – 97 sent at 0236 hours to assist 38 with Tankers and RIT at a structure fire on Fruitville Rd in Upper Hanover (see post)
149) May 17 – 97 sent to investigate on odor of something burning in a dwelling on Barto Rd in Washington.
Photo courtesy of Boyertown Fire and Rescue
148) May 17 – 95, 97, 19 and 525 were dispatched at 1326 hours on Monday May 17 for a dwelling fire in the 1600 block of Weisstown Rd Colebrookdale Twp. Eastern Berks Regional Police arrived and reported fire through the roof. Engine 95 arrived with Engine 97 right behind them, and crews from both engines went into service with multiple lines, quickly attacking the fire. Chief 95 struck a 2nd alarm for additional personnel. Deputy 97 was Operations officer. Tanker 97-1 and Tanker 97 provided water to the two Engines along with other tankers from mutual aid companies. Tankers were filled by an engine from Earl at a hydrant near the Walmart. Co 97 returned to station around 1700 hrs. EBFD units on scene: Engine 97, Rescue 97, Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1 and Utility 97.
147) May 16 at 1005 hours, 97 and 58 were dispatched with Brush Trucks and Tankers to assist Montco 38 on a Brush Fire on Gehman Rd, Upper Hanover Twp Montgomery Co. 97 units assisted with extinguishing a large Brush pile, crews had to shuttle water with the Brush trucks numerous times to extinguish the fire, due to no access with larger apparatus. Montco 65 and 71 were also dispatched to assist. 97 Units on scene Brush 97, Brush 97-1, Brush 97-2, Tanker 97, Tanker 97-1 and Traffic 97.
146) May 14 – Tankers 97 and 97-1 responded to assist Montco 67 on a trash truck fire on Green Hill Rd in Douglass Montco
145) May 13 – 97 sent to investigate smoke and flame from an area off Rt 100 and Mill St in Washington
144) May 13 – 97, Tanker 58, and 332 were dispatched at 1432 hours on May 13th for the report of a possible brush fire on Gehman Rd in Washington Twp. Chief 97 reported heavy smoke from Rt 100, and upon arrival gave a report of a working fire involving brush, hay and vehicles. The chief recalled Tanker 58 and 332 and crews spend 30 minutes extinguishing and overhauling the area. EBFD apparatus on scene: Brush 97-1; Brush 97; Engine 97-1; Tanker 97-1
143) May 11 – 97 and 505 sent to an MVA – truck into a pole on Niantic Rd in Washington, near the Montgomery County line. Chief 97 reported truck into pole, pole cracked, driver reporting no injuries. Met-Ed requested to scene to secure pole prior to removal of vehicle. Traffic controlled and eventually diverted for approximately 90 minutes.
142) May 10 – 97 sent to investigate a small appliance fire at a home in Spring Valley Village.
141) May 8 – 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in a car on side of Rt 100 in Bally
140) May 6 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
139) May 6 – 97, 39, and 565 sent for a BLS Trauma on Huffs Church Rd in District
138) May 6 – 97 Fire Police sent to assist 95 with traffic control around an MVA on S Reading Ave in Boyertown
137) May 4 – 97 and 525 sent at 0158 hours for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington.
136) May 4 – Montco 67 and 332, Berks 97 and 505 sent at 0026 hours for an ALS Medical on Windward Dr in Douglass Montco.
135) May 3 – 97 Fire Police sent for an MVA on N Reading Ave in Boyertown – recalled.
134) May 3 – Montco 67 and 65, and Berks 97 sent for an appliance fire on West Branch Rd in Douglass Montco. 97 recalled enroute.
133) May 3 – 97 and 505 sent at 0035 hours for an ALS Medical along Rt 100 in Washington
132) May 2 – 21, 39, 58, 97 and EMS were sent for a vehicle fire near a home at Haddon and Mansfield Drives in Longswamp.
131) May 2 – 97 sent to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington
130) May 2 – 97 sent for the report of a transformer explosion in the 100 block of Barto Rd in Washington.
129) May 1 – 39, 58, Rescue 97, and 505 sent for the report of an MVA with injuries and fire on Huffs Church Rd in Hereford
128) May 1 – 97 for an AFA on Kulps Rd in Washington
127) April 26 – 97 sent to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
126) Apr 23 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Fryes Rd in Washington
125) Apr 23 – 97 sent at request of EMS to assist with a patient in Bally
124) Apr 22 – while still out on the previous call, 97 and 565 were sent for a BLS Medical on Goat Hill Rd in Pike.
123) Apr 22 – 97 sent to assist police and EMS in gaining access to a residence in Bally
122) Apr 21 – 97 sent to investigate low hanging wires in the 400 block of Baldy Hill Rd in District.
121) Apr 20 – 97, 19 and 505 were sent at 0532 hours for an MVA with fire at Koch and Wellers Roads in Pike. Crews arrived to find a vehicle which had struck large boulders and had been burning for some time. Personnel searched for a driver, but found none in the area.
120) Apr 18 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Trauma (fall) at the community park in Bally.
119) Apr 17 at 0101 hours, Engine 97-1 was called back to Topton to assist with a rekindle which was discovered before Station 21 had even left the fire scene. Along with fire personnel from other departments, EBFD crews operated for a few hours, before once again being released.
118) Apr 16 – Engine 97-1 requested at 2209 hours by Topton Command to report to scene of working structure fire on Washington St in Topton with personnel to assist with overhaul at a multiple dwelling – 2 alarm fire.
117) Apr 16 – 97 and EMS sent at 2105 hours for an ALS Medical on Church St in Bally
105) Apr 7 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
104) Apr 6 – At 1341 hours, Eastern Berks, Bally and Oley Medics and additional apparatus from Earl and Seisholtsville were sent to the unit block of Groff Rd in District for the report of a half acre on fire. Deputy 97 took the lead on this assignment and reported multiple acres with fire extending in tree lines on all sides of the fire, some close to a home. Additional units were added from Boyertown and Hereford. EBFD units on scene included Brush 97, 97-1, and 97-2, Engine 97-1, Attack 97, Tankers 97 & 97-1, Utility 97 and Traffic 97. In service for 90 minutes.
103) Apr 6 – At 1340 hours, Eastern Berks and Bally Medics were sent to the unit block of Lenape Rd in Washington for the report of fire along the tree line. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working fire. Handled by Brush 97-1 and Tanker 97-1, who then relocated to Groff Rd fire.
102) Apr 5 – 97 sent for an AFA on Limekiln Rd in Bechtelsville
101) Apr 5 – 97 and EMS sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
100) Apr 5 – 97 and 39 were dispatched to the 100 block of Treichler Road in District for a brush fire. Chief 97 arrived and confirmed a working fire. Both companies worked about 1 hour to contain and extinguish the fire. 97 units on scene Brush 97, 97-1 & 97-2, Tankers 97 & 97-1, Engine 97-1, and Attack 97.
99) Apr 4 -At 1617, EBFD and Bally Medics were sent for an ATV accident with injuries at Passmore and Wilt Rd in Washington. Gilbertsville Medics were added for a second patient.
98) Apr 4 – At 1456, Tanker 97 was added as part of the Second Alarm for a large working brush fire on Kutz Rd in Alsace, which including vehicles as well.
97) Apr 4 – At 1449, EBFD and Boyertown Medics were sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Vally Village in Washington
96) Apr 4 – Montco 38 and 65, Berks 58 and 97 dispatched for a commercial structure fire in the 800 block of Gravel Pike in Upper Hanover Montgomery County.
95) Apr 3 – 97 assist to 332 on Forgedale Rd in Washington
94) Apr 3 – 97 and 505 sent at 0226 hours for an ALS Medical on Cherry St in Bally
93) Apr 2 – 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Main St in Bally
92) Apr 2 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Franklin St in Bechtelsville
91) Apr 1 – 97 and 525 sent for a trauma on Creamery Rd in Bally
90) Apr 1 – 95 and fire police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA with injuries at Rt 100 and Township Line Rd in Colebrookdale
89) Mar 31 – 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 were dispatched at 0218 hours for the report of fire from the rear of an industry on Washington St in Boyertown. After investigation, assignment held to 95 units.
88) Mar 30 – 95, 505 and Fire Police from 95, 97, and Montco 67 dispatched for report of 5 vehicle crash on Rt 100 near the Walmart in Colebrookdale. Report of tractor trailer overturned onto car with entrapment and fire. Based on report, 95 officers requested Rescue 97 and additional Medic Units be dispatched to assist with the extrication and patient care. When crews arrived, they found a pick up truck hauling a trailer with a car overturned onto another car, with a fourth vehicle with heavy damage. Rescue 97 was returned, while crews from Attack 97 assisted before going available. Area fire police, including 97, assisted in traffic control for nearly two hours, until the scene was cleared.
87) Mar 30 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Fryes Rd in Washington
86) Mar 30 – 97 sent for a Haz Mat (odor of gas) on Bishop Pine Rd in Washington. Found leak on natural gas feed in home. Shut off line and ventilated home. UGI notified to repair.
85) Mar 29 – 97 requested by EMS to assist with a patient on Hillcrest Rd in Washington
84) Mar 26 – 5, 95, 1,97, 49, 19, 58, 565 sent to 500 block of Long Lane Rd in Pike for possible structure fire, with live wire down.
83) Mar 26 – 5, 19, and 97 sent for tree down on Club Rd in Pike
82) Mar 25 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 sent for traffic control around a disabled RV at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd in Washington
81) Mar 24 – 95, Montco 67, 97 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on 6th St in Boyertown
80) Mar 23 – 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Church St in Bally
79) Mar 21 – Tanker 97-1 was sent to assist 39 and 58 on a brush fire on Hunter Forger Rd in Hereford
78) Mar 21 – Engines 97 and 97-1 sent at 1125 hours for an AFA on Kulps Rd in Washington
77) Mar 21 – 97 and 575 sent at 1119 hours for a BLS Trauma on Pine St in Bally. Brush 97-1 handled the assignment.
76) Mar 19 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Rt 100 in Washington
75) Mar 19 – 97 was requested by Montco 79 to relocate an Engine in their Upper Pottsgrove station while they operated in Pottstown
74) Mar 17 – 97 sent at 0159 hours for a tree on wires across Forgedale Rd in Washington
73) Mar 16 – 97 sent to assist Montco 67 on a possible structure fire (reported to be the oven) on Paper Mill Rd in Douglass, Montco.
72) Mar 16 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Church St in Bally
71) Mar 15 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Sugar Maple Rd in Washington
70) Mar 14 97 at 0010 hours for possible HazMat on Main St in Bally
69) Mar 13 – 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
68) Mar 12 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA at 7th and Main in Bally.
67) Mar 12 – 5, 19, 97, 95, 49, 58 and 565 sent for a possible structure fire on Hill Church Rd in Pike. Assignment held to 5, 19 and 97.
66) Mar 11 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in Washington
65) Mar 11 – 97, 58 and 505 sent for a brush fire on Sycamore Rd in Washington
64) Mar 9 – 97 sent for CMA on Old Route 100 in Washington
63) Mar 8 – 97 and 525 sent for ALS Medical on 8th St in Bally
62) Mar 7 – 97 dispatched as RIT for working fire on Buchert Rd in Douglass Twp Montg assisting 67, 79, and 95
61) Mar 2 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical off of Heydt’s School House Rd in Washington
60) Mar 2 – 97 sent for tree and wires down on Deer Run Rd near Merkle Rd in District
59) Mar 1 – 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 at Dairy Lane in Washington
58) Feb 28 – 97 sent at request of EMS to Assist on an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
57) Feb 28 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
56) Feb 28 – 97 sent at request of EMS to assist them on a call on on 4th St in Bally
55) Feb 25 – 97 sent to investigate an AFA in Spring Valley Village in Washington.
54) Feb 25 – 97 and 505 sent for a residential rescue on 4th St in Bally
53) Feb 25 – 97 sent at 0024 hours for tree down on Main St in Bechtelsville
52) Feb 24 – Fire Police from 97, 58 and 39 sent for traffic control around a disabled vehicle on Main St in Bally
51) Feb 22 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Eagles Watch Dr in Washington
50) Feb 21 – Companies 5, 95, 1, 19, 97, 58, 49 and 565 were sent for the report of a possible structure fire on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike. Small fire, our upon arrival. Held to 5 and 19 for ventilation.
49) Feb 19 – 97 dispatched at request of EMS to Limekiln Rd in Washington to assist with an ALS Medical.
48) Feb 18 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical off of Dale Rd in Washington
47) Feb 14 – 95, 67,97 and 525 were dispatched at 0212 hours for a possible structure fire in the 300 block of S Reading Ave in Boyertown. After investigating, Chief 95 held the assignment to Engine 95 and Ladder 95.
46) Feb 12 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 0602 hours for an MVA involving a pole and wires in the 2400 block of Old Rt 100 in Washington. Power was out in the area on a bitter cold morning. Met-Ed and Windstream were both notified. Crews assisted with patient care and debris clean up, and were available within 45 minutes. Fire Police remained on the scene until PSP, the tow company and Met-Ed arrived. The power company determined that the pole will need to be replaced.
45) Feb 11 – shortly after returning from the previous fire, 95, 67,97 and 525 were dispatched for a structure fire on Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown. Originally, 95 was sent for an AFA, but police quickly arrived and found an odor of something burning and the assignment was upgraded. After investigation, burned food was located in one of the apartments and the unit was ventilated.
44) Feb 11- Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched at 1303 hours on the second alarm to assist Boyertown and Amity on a working structure fire in the 1200 block of Reading Ave (Rt 562) in Douglass Twp, Berks County. Sent along with EBFD, was apparatus from Gilbertsville, Earl, New Hanover, Upper Pottsgrove, West End – Stowe. and Exeter. Responding from EBFD was Engine 97, Rescue 97, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1. Crews from Engine and Rescue worked on fire suppression, while tankers crews fed water to Engine 49-1, and later Engine 95 which was feeding a five inch supply line down the driveway to the fire scene which included a two bay garage and numerous vehicles. EBFD was on location for almost 3 1/2 hours.
43) Feb 8 – 97 and 505 sent for a Rescue of a patient in the woods off of Kulps Rd in Washington. Rescue 97, Engine 97, and Utility 97 responded and personnel packaged and carried the patient to the waiting medics.
42) Feb 8 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville
41) Feb 6 – 97 and 525 sent at 0132 hours for an ALS Medical on Lenape Rd in Washington
40) Feb 4 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on 8th St in Bally
39) Feb 4 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical in the Eschbach section of Washington
38) Feb 3 – 97 and EMS sent for an ALS Medical on Anthony’s Mill Rd in Washington
37) Feb 3 – 5, 19, 95, 95 sent for an AFA on Marburger Rd in Pike
36) Feb 2 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical off of Weinsteiger Rd in Washington
35) Feb 1 – 97 sent to check out low hanging wires and a sheared pole on Rt 100 in Washington – Recalled. (This is pole from MVA on Jan 8 that Windstream STILL has not replaced!)
34) Feb 1 – Montco 67, 97, and EMS sent for an ALS Medical on Congo Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco
33) Feb 1 – 97 and EMS sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington
32) Feb 1 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike
31) Feb 1 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Trauma in Spring Valley Village in Washington during heavy snow.
30) Feb 1 – 97 and 525 sent for an BLS Trauma on Merkle Rd in District during heavy snow.
29) Jan 29 – 97 and 332 sent for a BLS Medical on Main St in Bally
28) Jan 28 – 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure on S. 7th St in Bally
27) Jan 28 – 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Rt 100 in Washington
26) Jan 27 – 97 and 39 (and later 35) sent for a residential AFA in the 200 block of Treichler Rd in District. Direct call to Chief 97 from home indicated there was a small fire. Fire extinguished by homeowner. Structure was checked, burned material removed and the assignment returned.
25) Jan 26 – Montco 67 and 97 Fire Police sent for a vehicle fire on Rt 100 in Douglass Montco – FP recalled.
24) Jan 26 – 97, 95 and Montco 65 were sent at 0052 hours to assist Montco 67 and 37 on a working fire in the 200 block of Hoffmansville Rd in Douglass, Montgomery. 67 and 37 had a large shed fully involved five feet from a home, with extension to the dwelling. As Rescue 97 and Engine 97 were enroute, the fire was contained and we were returned.
23) Jan 25 – 97, 95, 505 and Montco 65 (RIT) sent for a possible chimney fire off Anthony’s Mill Rd in Washington
22) Jan 25 – 97 sent to assist EMS on location with an ALS Medical on Creamery La in Bally
21) Jan 24 – 95, 67, 97 and 525 sent for a working chimney fire on Popodickon Dr in Colebrookdale
20) Jan 24 – 95, 67, 97 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown
19) Jan 23 – 97 sent for an CMA on Joy Circle in Washington
18) Jan 23 – 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure on S. 7th St in Bally
17) Jan 23 – 97, 39 and 505 sent at 0105 hours for an MVA with Injuries at Baldy Hill and Bitting Rds in District.
16) Jan 22 – 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure on S. 7th St in Bally
15) Jan 20 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington
14) Jan 19 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Old Rt 100 in Washington
13) Jan 19 – 97 and 332 sent for a BLS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville
12) Jan 17 – 97 and 329 sent for an ALS Medical on Eagles Watch Dr in Washington
11) Jan 16 – Brush trucks from 19, 95 and 97 sent for a possible brush fire on Philadelphia Ave in Earl.
10) Jan 13 – 97, 95, Montco 67, and 332 sent for a possible structure fire in the 400 block of Hill Church Rd in Washington. Deputy 97 arrived to find a medium smoke condition. Investigated and held to 97 and 95 units.
9) Jan 12 – 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville
8) Jan 10 – 97 sent to investigate low hanging wires on Rt 100 near Mill St. No service needed – site of accident on January 8th – waiting for Windstream to replace pole.
7) Jan 10 – 97 and 39 sent for a Structure Investigation of the report of flooding in a basement on Huff’s Church Rd in District
6) Jan 8 – 97 and 505 were dispatched at 0912 hours to the 900 block of Route 100 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. EBFD Deputy 97 arrived to find one vehicle up an embankment, leaning on a pole. Rescue 97 was ordered to deploy high reach stabilizing jacks in order to be able to reach the patient. Fire Police from Eastern Berks, Boyertown and Gilbertsville closed Rt 100 and redirected traffic for an hour while crews worked. Personnel from Rescue 97 and Attack 97 worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the passenger side door so that the driver could crawl out. Crews stood by while Berks-Mont Towing removed the vehicle, and then assisted with clean up. EBFD units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, Brush 97, Traffic 97
5) Jan 7 – 97 and EMS were sent to S. Seventh ST in Bally for an ALS Medical
4) Jan 5 – Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 were sent to control traffic around the scene of an MVA in Colebrookdale, but 97 and 95 FP were already committed to the fire scene in Bally.
3) Jan 5- Fire Departments from Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Hereford and Pennsburg were dispatched at 2005 hours to the report of a house fire in the 100 block of North 4th Street in Bally Borough. Chief 97 quickly arrived on location and reported heavy fire in one home of a four unit townhouse, with possible extension into adjacent units. Crews from Eastern Berks’ Bally Station, located two blocks from the scene, quickly arrived and pulled multiple hand lines to attack the fire and protect the exposures. Personnel from the Bechtelsville station were soon on scene, along with firefighters from the other three departments. The bulk of the fire was knocked with extension into the loft and smoke damage to the units on either side. All resident escaped and a pet cat was located safely. Met-Ed and UGI were on scene to secure utilities, in addition to EMS on stand-by, and Boyertown Water Rescue to fill air cylinders used by the firefighters. Fire Police from Eastern Berks and Boyertown control traffic around the scene. The Bally Borough fire marshall, along with the State police Fire Marshall are investigating, but it does not appear suspicious.
2) Jan 3 – 97, 21, 575, and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Dogwood Dr in District with snow falling making roads icy.
1) Jan 1 – 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Hill Church Rd in Washington
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2020 Call Log (This listing is unofficial)
Officially we were dispatched to 442 incidents in 2020
