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Fire Prevention

 

Join us on Thursday October 7, 2021 as Eastern Berks and other local fire departments observe Fire Prevention Month with a huge display of equipment, information and fun.  Where: Weis Markets 1650 E. Philadelphia Ave Gilbertsville When: October 7th from 6:30 to 9:00pm. What: Equipment, Information, Firefighters, Displays, Hands-On Demonstrations

Fire Prevention Is Everyone's Job!

LOOK for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.

LISTEN for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.

LEARN two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

FIRE PREVENTION

Each year firefighters from Eastern Berks Fire Department take vacation days from work to visit local schools and churches to teach children about fire prevention. Here are some basics for you and your family. At the bottom are links to a worksheet you may download and "Sparky" videos.

 

What is Fire?
Every day Americans experience the horror of fire. But most people don't understand fire. Only when we know the true nature of fire can we prepare ourselves and our families. Each year more than 4,000 Americans die and approximately 20,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented.

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) believes that fire deaths can be reduced by teaching people the basic facts about fire. Below are some simple facts that explain the particular characteristics of fire.

Fire is FAST!

There is little time!
In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house. In minutes, a house can be engulfed in flames. Most fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you wake up to a fire, you won't have time to grab valuables because fire spreads too quickly and the smoke is too thick. There is only time to escape.

Fire is HOT!

Heat is more threatening than flames.
A fire's heat alone can kill. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super hot air will scorch your lungs. This heat can melt clothes to your skin. In five minutes a room can get so hot that everything in it ignites at once: this is called flashover.

Fire is DARK!

Fire isn't bright, it's pitch black.
Fire starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete darkness. If you wake up to a fire you may be blinded, disoriented and unable to find your way around the home you've lived in for years.

 

Fire is DEADLY!

Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do.
Fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and toxic gases can make you drowsy, disoriented and short of breath. The odorless, colorless fumes can lull you into a deep sleep before the flames reach your door. You may not wake up in time to escape.

In the event of a fire, remember time is the biggest enemy and every second counts!

Escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason; it may cost you your life.

Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.

Check out this worksheet: FEMA_FS_homefires_508

Materials & Audio Visual Files Provided By FEMA & USFA

Other information and "Sparky the Fire Dog" videos can be seen at the NFPA website

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Eastern Berks Fire Department
3 days ago
Eastern Berks Fire Department

1/22/23
@19:17 hours Company 97 along with Medic 505 were dispatched to the 100 block of Oysterdale Road in District Township for a MVA unknown injuries. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed 1 vehicle into a telephone pole with the pole snapped and nobody around the vehicle. 97 personnel stood by till MetEd arrived. 97 units on scene Engine, Rescue/Engine and Utility 97.
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1/22/23
@19:17 hours Company 97 along with Medic 505 were dispatched to the 100 block of Oysterdale Road in District Township for a MVA unknown injuries. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed 1 vehicle into a telephone pole with the pole snapped and nobody around the vehicle. 97 personnel stood by till MetEd arrived. 97 units on scene Engine, Rescue/Engine and Utility 97.Image attachmentImage attachment
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For hitting a pole,the car sure doesn’t look like it has much damage.

Eastern Berks Fire Department
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Eastern Berks Fire Department

Just want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our Texas Hold'em fundraiser. It was a huge success. Thank you to John at Hosensack Poker Club, Amber Gabel and everyone who helped make this a success. ... See MoreSee Less

Just want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our Texas Holdem fundraiser. It was a huge success. Thank you to John at Hosensack Poker Club, Amber Gabel and everyone who helped make this a success.
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So happy to help, and so glad we had such a great turnout! Looking forward to the next one 🙂

Glad it was a great fundraiser! 👏

Eastern Berks Fire Department
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Eastern Berks Fire Department

1/22/23
@11:11 hours Company 97 was dispatched for a RIT assignment to assist Montgomery 38 for a working building fire at Blommer Chocolate in Upper Hanover Township. Rescue/Engine along with Car 97 with a crew of 8 made the response. Engine 97 was also requested to assist for manpower. 97 personnel stood by without incident until being released by command.
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1/22/23
@11:11 hours Company 97 was dispatched for a RIT assignment to assist Montgomery 38 for a working building fire at Blommer Chocolate in Upper Hanover Township. Rescue/Engine along with Car 97 with a crew of 8 made the response. Engine 97 was also requested to assist for manpower. 97 personnel stood by without incident until being released by command.Image attachmentImage attachment
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is this on 29 ?

Why were there so many ambulances there?

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