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Barto, PA

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Vehicle Down an Embankment in Washington Twp

 May 22, 2016

On Sunday May 22, 2016, Eastern Berks Fire Department and Bally Ambulance were dispatched at 0614 hours for the report of a Motor Vehicle Accident on Forgedale Road in Washington Township. Berks County Communication indicated the vehicle had struck a tree, but caller was unsure … [Read more...]

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Car into Barn in Washington Twp

 May 17, 2016

On Tuesday May 17 at 6:28pm, Eastern Berks Fire Department and Bally Ambulance were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment - reported to be a car into a barn in a rural section of Washington Township, Berks County. Deputy Fire Chief Chris Schaeffer arrived and … [Read more...]

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Passing of Earl Twp’s "Slim" Oswald

 May 15, 2016

It is with deep regret we share the passing of Earl Twp. Fire Police Captain Richard (Slim) Oswald. He served as Co. 19's Fire Police Captain and was a dedicated volunteer serving the community for 50 years. Slim was a well-know presence in Berks County and his towering figure … [Read more...]

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House Fire in Bally

 May 10, 2016

At 0310 hours on Tuesday May 10, the structure fire response was dispatched for the 600 block of Chestnut Street in Bally Borough. Sent on the assignment were 97, 58, 95, Montg 65 for RIT and 505. Chief 97 arrived quickly and reported fire in the garage. With the Bally station … [Read more...]

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Assist to Oley on Silo Fire in Pike Twp

 May 9, 2016

At 1432 hrs on Monday May 9th, 97 was dispatched to assist Co 5 on a silo fire on Mine Rd Pike Twp. Crews reported a working fire as an old silo was being dismantled. The silo contained 20 year old silage which was burning above the level of the partial dismantled silo and was a … [Read more...]

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New Engine Arrives in Bally

 May 6, 2016

Eastern Berks' new Freightliner/4 Guys engine has arrived in Bally! A crew left home in the wee hours of the morning on Friday May 6th. They spent the morning mounting equipment brought with them to the factory and making minor modifications. The truck and its happy … [Read more...]

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Goodbye and (soon) Hello

 May 1, 2016

After serving the area for 22 years, Engine 97-1 was picked up by its new owners from Rouses Point Fire Dept in NY Saturday morning April 30. Responding to calls across the region, the truck spent most of its life answering alarms from the Barto station. Most recently it was … [Read more...]

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Accident with Fire in Washington Twp

 April 30, 2016

At 2130 hours on Thursday April 28, Eastern Berks Fire Department and Bally Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with fire on Robin Hill Road in Washington Township, Berks County. Rescue Captain Todd Soffa arrived and reported a vehicle on its side and well … [Read more...]

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April 25- Another Busy Day

 April 26, 2016

Monday April 25th turned out to be another one of those very busy days! At 1301 hours 97 and EMS were dispatched to investigate a possible controlled burn that was uncontrolled in rural Washington. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed that it was certainly uncontrolled. In fact we … [Read more...]

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Delivery Date Set for New Engine

 April 14, 2016

4 Guys Fire Trucks in Meyersdale PA has been hard at work on our new truck. The tentative delivery date is set for the first week in May!! A crew from EBFD drove out to the factory on March 15th for inspections. What they saw looked GREAT!  We anticipate delivery in time for … [Read more...]

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Brush Fire Assist in Hereford

 March 31, 2016

Thursday March 31 - At 15:11 hours, Companies 39, 58, 97 and 575 were dispatched for a brush fire in Hereford Township. Assistant 58 arrived and reported a working fire in the woods and added Lehigh company 19 (Upper Milford) to assist. EBFD personnel arrived and assisted with … [Read more...]

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Structure Fire Assist to Gilbertsville

 March 31, 2016

Wednesday March 30 at 1958 hours, 97 was dispatched to assist Montg 67 on a working commercial structure fire in Douglass, Montgomery. Responding were Engines 97-2 & 3, Tankers 97-2 & 3, Attack 97, Rescue 97, Utility 97 and Traffic 97. On scene were apparatus from Montg … [Read more...]

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MedEvac Ground Support Training

 March 8, 2016

On Tuesday March 8, some of the members of the department traveled to Fleetwood for training on ground support for MedEvac landings. Air Medical flights are used for a variety of reasons, but the fire department becomes involved when the helicopter lands within our coverage area … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks FD – State License Plates

 February 19, 2016

Click on image to see the full license plate Want to show your support for Eastern Berks Fire Department? Click below for an application for our PennDOT approved official state EBFD license plates. LicensePlateForm-PA EBFD has the final approval for all plates Print the form … [Read more...]

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Snow Mode – More Extraordinary Service!

 January 24, 2016

Eastern Berks Fire Department, as do many local fire companies, operates in snow mode during major snow events like this weekend's Blizzard of 2016. That means preparing apparatus ahead of forecasted storms, including placing tire chains on key trucks. Bally Ambulance, often … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

Friday 01/08/21 @ 09:12hrs Company 97 and Medic 505 were dispatched to the 900 block of Route 100 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. D97 arrived to find one vehicle up an embankment, leaning on a pole. Crews from rescue and attack 97 worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the passenger side door for the driver to crawl out. Crews stood by while Berks-Mont Towing & Recovery LLC removed the vehicle and assisted with clean up. 97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, Brush 97 ... See MoreSee Less

Friday 01/08/21 @ 09:12hrs Company 97 and Medic 505 were dispatched to the 900 block of Route 100 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. D97 arrived to find one vehicle up an embankment, leaning on a pole. Crews from rescue and attack 97 worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the passenger side door for the driver to crawl out. Crews stood by while Berks-Mont Towing & Recovery LLC removed the vehicle and assisted with clean up. 97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, Brush 97Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Mike Rhoads

Holy crap!

Hopefully they’re ok , prayers !

I came up on this today, prayers for everyone involved, it looked scary

Wow! That's a bad day right there. Hopefully they are ok.

I know omg very scary

How in the?

Kyle Conrad

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

1/5/2021
@20:05 hours Companies 97,95,58 & Montco 65 were dispatched to the 100 block of N 4th street in Bally Boro for a reported garage fire. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working fire in the garage extending into the residence. Crews deployed multiply hand lines from Engine 97 & Engine 97-1 making a quick knock of the fire and stopped it from extending into the other 2 residences on either side of the fire building. Thanks to our mutual aid companies and fire police for the assistance. 97 units on scene Engines 97 & 97-1 Tankers 97 & 97-1 Rescue 97 & Attack 97.
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1/5/2021
@20:05 hours Companies 97,95,58 & Montco 65 were dispatched to the 100 block of N 4th street in Bally Boro for a reported garage fire. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working fire in the garage extending into the residence. Crews deployed multiply hand lines from Engine 97 & Engine 97-1 making a quick knock of the fire and stopped it from extending into the other 2 residences on either side of the fire building. Thanks to our mutual aid companies and fire police for the assistance. 97 units on scene Engines 97 & 97-1 Tankers 97 & 97-1 Rescue 97 & Attack 97.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Nick Salkowski

Great job Eastern Berks Fire Department! πŸ€—

Good job Eastern berksglad you could save the majority of the houseyou guys are always on the ball makes me feel a lot safer when I go to sleep at night that you guys are there for us

If there are needs for the families involved, please contact Calvary’s Closet in Barto. They can be provided with clothing, shoes and basic housewares to help them get reestablished. CalvarysClosetBarto@gmail.com

Thank you, EBFD!!!!

Nice stop strong work

Good Save!...

Thanks for a job well done

Thank you. This is my mom’s very good friends homeπŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

Doesn't look like the house is too bad, thankfully.

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

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The officers and members of EBFD would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe New Year. ... See MoreSee Less

The officers and members of EBFD would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe New Year.
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