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Death of Jeremy Emerich – Firefighter/EMT

 May 21, 2020

It is with sadness that the Fire and EMS communities announce the death of Jeremy Emerich on this date from COVID-19.

Jeremy was an EMT with Bally Ambulance for many years, and was a large part of the Grand View Speedway Safety Crew assembled by Eastern Berks and Bally Ambulance. Jeremy served as a sergeant with Exeter Township Fire, a volunteer with Fleetwood Fire.

Eastern Berks joined a procession this afternoon to accompany Jeremy from Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, where he served as part of the MedEvac Ground transport crew, to Bean Funeral Home in Sinking Spring.
Pictured at the bottom are some photos from the procession and the tributes along the way.
Click here for WFMZ news story.

Jeremy’s obituary follows:

Jeremy R. Emerich, 40, of Fleetwood, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 am in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he received exceptional care from staff. He also received an honorable escort from emergency services and military personnel from LVH-CC to the funeral home.  Born in West Reading, Jeremy was the son of Sally I. (Lape) Emerich, wife of Ignacio Lara of Reading and the late Chester L. Emerich, Jr.  He was a 1997 graduate of Reading High School and served in the United States Army in Iraq.  Jeremy was a Fire Fighter/EMT for Lehigh Valley Hospital MedEvac, Exeter Township Fire Department and Bally EMS.  He was a volunteer Fire Fighter for Fleetwood Fire Company and assisted emergency services at Grandview Speedway.  In addition to his mother, Jeremy is survived by his children Zachary R. Emerich of Fleetwood (Currently stationed Fort Hood, Tx); Collin M. Emerich of Fleetwood; Cara Williams of Lansford his siblings Melanie A. Emerich, companion of Jesus Martinez of Georgia; Angelina M. Morales, companion of Christian Gaspar of Reading; half-sister Samantha Emerich of Wake Forest, NC and was preceded in death by his brother Liborio A. “Libo” “Deebo” Lara, April 10, 2020.  Also surviving is Jeremy’s loving companion Shana L. Konek with whom he resided and 6 nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be held at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11:00 am.  Reverend Joseph B. Sclafani will officiate. Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow.    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bally Ambulance, Exeter Fire Dept, Fleetwood Fire Dept or donate a unit of blood or plasma in memory of Mr. Jeremy R. Emerich.  Bean Funeral Home, 1605 Rockland Street, Hampden Heights is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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 "We Got it Done"

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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! 🤗

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 home🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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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