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Barto, PA

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Assist to Boyertown on House Fire

 August 9, 2022

Boyertown Fire, Eastern Berks Fire, Gilbertsville Fire and Gilbertsville Medics were dispatched at 2240 hours on Monday August 8th for report of fully involved house fire on Elaine Rd in Colebrookdale. Chief 95 arrived and reported fire on porch extending into roof. Ladder 95 … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Accident on Forgedale Road in Washington

 August 5, 2022

Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched at 1905 hours on Friday August 5th for a two vehicle MVA with injuries and fire at Forgedale and Dale Rds in Washington. EBFD officers arrived and stated no active fire, but a vehicle smoking. Fire Police from 97, 95 and … [Read more...]

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House Fire in Washington Township

 August 4, 2022

Thursday August 4th at 1218 hours, Eastern Berks Fire, along with Boyertown, Hereford, Pennsburg, and Bally Medics were dispatched for a structure fire, reported to be the basement, on Lindy Dr in Washington Township. EBFD Fire Chief Mike Mutter quickly arrived on location, … [Read more...]

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Hay Wagon Fire in Washington Twp

 August 3, 2022

EBFD and Bally Medics were dispatched at 1536 hours on August 3 for a hay wagon on fire on Anthony's Mil Rd in Washington. Deputy 97 arrived and reported a working fire on a hay wagon in the middle of a field.   Crews were in service over an hour pulling apart of … [Read more...]

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EBFD Boyertown Graduate Receives Scholarship

 July 22, 2022

Eastern Berks Fire Department firefighter - Meagan Reitnauer Awarded Scholarship by the Reading Area Firefighters Museum! July 21, 2022 - We had a lovely night supporting Meagan receiving her grant from the Reading Fire Museum Everyone at the museum was very friendly and … [Read more...]

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Multiple Outbuildings in Washington Twp

 July 5, 2022

Early Tuesday morning at 0156 hours on July 5th, Eastern Berks Fire, along with Boyertown, Hereford, Pennsburg and Bally Medics were dispatched for the report of a shed on fire in the 300 block of Lenape Rd Washington Twp. EBFD Deputy Chief Chris Schaeffer arrived and assumed … [Read more...]

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House Fire in Washington Township

 July 1, 2022

Firefighters from Eastern Berks Fire and surrounding areas were dispatched on Thursday June 30th to a two alarm house fire on Woods Lane in rural Washington Twp in Berks County.     EBFD chief Mike Mutter arrived shortly after the 11:14pm dispatch to report fire and heavy smoke … [Read more...]

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Support EBFD by Purchasing Raffle Chances

 June 24, 2022

Eastern Berks Fire has started online raffles on our Facebook Page All raffles for this first week will be drawn Monday June 27th @6:00PM live on our Facebook page. Here is the first raffle of the week: Weber gas grill and a $100.00 gift card to Burt's … [Read more...]

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Two Accidents 8 Hours and One Half Mile Apart

 June 1, 2022

Two Accidents Eight Hours and One Half Mile Apart in Washington Township, both involving the West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek, kept Eastern Berks Fire personnel busy on Wednesday June 1st. The first incident sent Eastern Berks Fire, Bally Medics, Fire Police from Eastern … [Read more...]

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Busy weekend for EBFD

 May 22, 2022

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 … [Read more...]

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 May 6, 2022

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Fire at Bally Block Company

 May 5, 2022

Firefighters from Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Hereford, and New Hanover responded at 8:14am on Thursday May 5th, to a fire at the Bally Block Company in Bally (Berks County). First arriving firefighters from Eastern Berks pulled a line to the wood hog in the … [Read more...]

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Assist to Earl on Working House Fire

 May 4, 2022

Earl Township Fire posted the following on their Facebook Page... Eastern Berks was part of the initial alarm and responded with Engines 97 & 97-1, Tankers 97 and 97-1 Last evening (May 3) at 6:24pm the first alarm structure fire assignment was dispatched to the 1200 … [Read more...]

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Garage Fire in Washington Township

 April 30, 2022

Saturday April 30th at 0833 hours, Eastern Berks and Boyertown Fire Departments, along with Pennsburg for RIT and Gilbertsville Medics were dispatched to the 2100 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp for a garage fire. Crews were already at the Bechtelsville station … [Read more...]

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Chicken Barbecue in Bechtelsville on April 30

 April 26, 2022

Saturday April 30th 2:00PM until sold out Bechtelsville fire station – 1817 North Main St $13.00 for: half of a 3lb chicken baked potato home-made baked beans pickled cabbage roll and butter applesauce TAKE OUT ORDERS & BAKE SALE! Come get a good … [Read more...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Job Everyone!

Pray everyone is ok

Prayers for everyone

Many thanks, Eastern Berks.

Seth Etchberger

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Barto, Pa 19504

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