Eastern Berks Firefighters spent the evening practicing with their new Dräger Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). These new air packs, used for any kind of hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to smoke, were purchased primarily with a $137,000 federal FEMA … [Read more...]
Accident with Injuries and Road Closure in Bally
Eastern Berks Fire and Boyertown Medic 525 were dispatched at 1631 hours to an accident with injuries in the 400 block of Main Street (Rt 100) in Bally. Asst Chief 97-2 (J Mutter) was on scene almost immediately and reported there were 3 vehicles involved with pole and wires … [Read more...]
Brush 97-2 Featured in Philadelphia’s Welcome America 4th of July Parade
Personnel from Eastern Berks Fire along with our Jeep Brush 97-2 made the trip from Berks County to Old City Philadelphia today to participate in the Welcome America 4th of July Parade as part of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources display. The … [Read more...]
Practice with New Drager SCBA Purchased with FEMA Grant
Monday July 1, Eastern Berks Fire Personnel began their first of many practices acquainting themselves with the department's new Dräger SCBA purchased primarily with a $137,000 federal FEMA grant. Our current air packs will soon reach their mandatory life limit, and the … [Read more...]
Downed Pole and Wires Closes Rt 100 in Bally for 9+ Hours
Rt 100 was closed in Bally for over nine hours this morning starting at 3:30am, when a hit and run truck pulled down a pole and the major distribution power lines for the entire borough, as well as severely damaging numerous vehicles in the lot of Quigley Chevrolet. Eastern … [Read more...]
SUV vs Truck on Weisstown Road in Washington
Eastern Berks Fire and Boyertown Medics were dispatched at 0836 hours for an MVA with injuries on Weisstown Rd in Washington near the border with Colebrookdale. Deputy 97 arrived to find a SUV vs a dump truck, with heavy front end damage to both vehicles. The SUV was prevented … [Read more...]
Bust First Day of Summer
Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched to 5 calls for the first day of summer. At 12:33 hrs Co. 97 fire police were dispatched to assist Boyertown Area Fire Rescue with an MVA. At 13:04 hrs Co. 97 was dispatched to the 1400 block of Route 100 for an MVA. Crews … [Read more...]
Another Busy Week for EBFD
June 9th -15th was another busy week for the fire personnel of Eastern Berks Fire. Starting with Saturday and working backwards to Sunday here are the ten calls to which we responded: June 15 - Co's 97 and 505 were dispatched to an MVA with unknown injuries on Forgedale Rd … [Read more...]
Vehicle Fire Next to a Structure in Washington Township
On Monday June 3rd at 1419 hours, Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched to the 1100 block of Route 100, Washington Twp for a vehicle fire. Chief 97 went responding and was advised by Berks County Communication Center that the vehicle was 10 feet from a structure. Assist 19-1 was … [Read more...]
EBFD Hoagie Sale in June
Eastern Berks Fire Dan's Deli Hoagie Sale! Order by June 15th Pick Up in Bechtelsville on June 21st Delivery Available for Large Orders See poster at top left for details Download and print the poster and forms: Hoagie Sale … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries, Entrapment and Fire
On Friday May 24, at 0741 hours, Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics, were dispatched for the report of an MVA at Rt 100 and Passmore Road in Washington. The incident was quickly upgraded to include entrapment and fire, with one vehicle on its side. An additional medic unit … [Read more...]
Structure Fire Dispatch in District Township
On Tuesday May 21st at 1215 hours, the structure fire dispatch was sent for 1000 block of Huffs Church Rd, District Twp. Sent on the alarm was Eastern Berks Fire for two engines and two tankers, Topton Fire for a ladder and a tanker, Lyons Fire for an engine, Seisholtsville Fire … [Read more...]
Busy 24 Hours for Eastern Berks Firefighters ~ More Than a Dozen Calls
From the afternoon of Sunday May 19 through the afternoon of Monday May 20th, Eastern Berks Firefighters responded to thirteen incidents. It was certain an unusually busy time for the volunteers of the department. It began Sunday at 1337 hours, 97 was sent for an … [Read more...]
Accident with Injuries in District
May 14 at 1900 hours, Eastern Berks Fire, Seisholtsville Fire, and Bally Medics were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Huffs Church Rd in District. Upon hearing the report of a second patient, 505 requested next due medic (575 - Topton). Crews arrived on location to find … [Read more...]
Tanker Assist to Boyertown Fire & Rescue
Tuesday April 30th at 1404 hours, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1 were dispatched to 346 Colebrookdale Rd in Douglass Twp, Berks County to assist Company 95. Co 95 (Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue), 49 and Montco 79 were on scene with a working Dwelling Fire. EBFD units on scene … [Read more...]
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