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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 command and reported multiple sheds on fire and added 2 more tankers.

EBFD Engine 97 arrived and laid 200′ of 5 inch supply line down a dirt lane and went into service with multiple lines to knock down the fire in what turned out to be multiple sheds, a camper, and an old saw mill.

Engine 97-1 picked up Engine 97’s lay and supplied them while being fed with water from the tankers which had responded.

A tanker fill site was established by Engine 19 at the EBFD station in Bechtelsville.

Fire Police controlled traffic around the scene and the fill site.

Crews from the responding departments did extensive overhaul and returned in about 2 hours.

Fire departments which responded were: Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Hereford, Earl, Topton, Pennsburg, Gilbertsville, and New Hanover, along with Bally Medics. 

EBFD units on location: Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Attack 97 and ATV 97.

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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.

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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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