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Barto, PA

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Accident in Snow on Christmas Eve Morning

 December 24, 2021

December 24th at 0524 hours, Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched to the area of Rt 100 and Chestnut Street in Washington Township for a MVA with injuries. The roads were icy from an overnight snowfall. Deputy 97 arrived and advised of a 2 vehicle accident with … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Joins Others to Assist Kentucky Fire Department

 December 18, 2021

Eastern Berks Fire joined with other area departments to send much needed assistance to the Mayfield Fire Department in Kentucky which was hit hard by the recent tornado outbreak in that state. (See WFMZ video) Firefighters from EBFD took two loads of extra gear, equipment and … [Read more...]

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Santa Arrives Sat. Dec. 4 Courtesy of Eastern Berks Fire

 December 1, 2021

EBFD Facebook page for updates:       https://www.facebook.com/EasterBerksFire/                                   … [Read more...]

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Assist on Three Alarm Fire in Hereford

 November 13, 2021

On Saturday November 13, Seisholtsville, Hereford, Topton and Eastern Bersk Fire Departments were dispatched at 1014 hours for the report of a structure fire in the 300 block of Conrad Rd in Hereford. Multiple reports were quickly made of heavy smoke visible from a distance. The … [Read more...]

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First Run for ATV 97

 October 20, 2021

Boyertown, Eastern Berks and Earl Fire Departments were dispatched at 1458 hours on October 20th for a search detail in the Colebrookdale section of Lazy K Campground off Township Line Rd. Crews were in service for a little over an hour searching the woods and streams near … [Read more...]

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UTV to be added to Eastern Berks Fire Apparatus

 October 10, 2021

Eastern Berks Fire is in the process of using state grant money to purchase and outfit a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).  UTVs are built and used for work, as opposed to the more familiar ATV, which is used primarily for recreation. UTVs are large, powerful, able to seat … [Read more...]

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Fire Safety House Makes Debut

 October 9, 2021

NEW FIRE SAFETY HOUSE MAKES IT DEBUT! On Thursday October 7, Eastern Berks Fire's new inflatable Fire Safety House made its debut at the annual fire prevention expo at Weis in Gilbertsville. The "home" teaches basic of fire safety and escape. It was a huge hit. … [Read more...]

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Blood Drive November 6th at Bally Station

 October 7, 2021

OUR APOLOGIES CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF STAFF FOR THE DRIVE Eastern Berks Fire Department Saturday, 11/06/2021 9AM - 2PM  Goodwill Fire Co Social Quarters - Social Hall 537 Chestnut Street.  Bally, PA 19503 Schedule your appointment today by clicking the EBFD … [Read more...]

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Fire Prevention Display Thursday Evening October 7th at Weis in Gilbertsville

 October 3, 2021

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 … [Read more...]

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Friday Night Accident on Rt 100 in Washington

 October 2, 2021

On Friday October 1st - Eastern Berks Fire, along with Medics from Bally and Boyertown were dispatched at 2028 hours to an MVA with Entrapment on Rt 100 at Jakes Flea Market in Washington, with multiple injuries. Update reported to be negative Entrapment with one vehicle in … [Read more...]

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Assist to East Greenville on Dwelling

 September 30, 2021

Thursday September 30th, Eastern Berks Fire was alerted at 0917 hours to assist Montco 38 on the second alarm of a dwelling fire in the 300 block of Main St (Rt 29) in East Greenville. Rescue 97 and Attack 97 responded. One crew took the RIT assignment, while the other went into … [Read more...]

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Accident with Injuries in Bally

 September 19, 2021

On Sunday September 19th, Eastern Berks Fire and Medics from Bally, Boyertown and Upper Perk responded at 1821 hours to an accident with injuries at Main and 4th Streets in Bally Borough.     Responders assisted with patient care, while fire police from Eastern Berks, … [Read more...]

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2021_09_11- 20th Anniv

 September 10, 2021

WE WILL NEVER FORGET! … [Read more...]

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RIT Assist in Upper Frederick Montco

 September 3, 2021

After four previous calls during the day, Eastern Berks Fire was requested by Montgomery County on Thursday September 2 at 2255 hours to respond as a second RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) to assist Upper Frederick Fire with a second alarm working fire in a series of row homes in … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Receives Two FEMA Grants

 August 27, 2021

It was announced on August 27th that Eastern Berks Fire was the recipient of not one, but two grants in FEAM's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Congratulations to the Eastern Berks Fire Department upon receiving an Assistance to Firefighters Grant program award … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Department
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Eastern Berks Fire Department

5/22/22
Sunday was a very busy day for the volunteers at Eastern Berks. We responded to 5 calls throughout the day.
2 motor vehicle accidents
2 medical assists to EMS
1 possible structure fire.
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Sunday was a very busy day for the volunteers at Eastern Berks. We responded to 5 calls throughout the day. 
2 motor vehicle accidents
2 medical assists to EMS
1 possible structure fire.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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Thank you for your service to all!

Thanks for your service

Prayers and Thank You for Your service

People need to be more careful when they are driving

Thank you for everything you do !

Cody Mutter I think I found what Brandon saw.

Thank you everyone!

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Saturday 5/21/22@ 2344 hrs, while units were starting to clear the Dwelling Fire, Co's 97, 95 and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to an MVA unknown injuries with Fire, Rt 100 and Passmore Rds Washington Twp, Rescue 97 confirmed two vehicles head on with no fire.

2 more MiCU's were added due to multiple injuries, crews from 97 and 95 assisted with patient care, lighting, debris and fluid mitigation.

Thank you as always to Co 95 for assisting on both calls.

Berks/Mont towing removed both vehicles

97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Brush 97-1 and Utility 97.
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Saturday 5/21/22@ 2344 hrs, while units were starting to clear the Dwelling Fire, Cos 97, 95 and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to an MVA unknown injuries with Fire, Rt 100 and Passmore Rds Washington Twp, Rescue 97 confirmed two vehicles head on with no fire.

2 more MiCUs were added due to multiple injuries, crews from 97 and 95 assisted with patient care, lighting, debris and fluid mitigation.

Thank you as always to Co 95 for assisting on both calls.

Berks/Mont towing removed both vehicles

97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Brush 97-1 and Utility 97.Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment
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WOW. Ended up looking head on, but started with a T-Bone from a drunk driver...luckily and unbelievably no one was killed. TYL

My poor granddaughter!!!!

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Eastern Berks Fire Department

Saturday 5/21/22 @ 2239 hrs Co's 97, 95, Montco 65 for RIT and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to Eshbach Ln Washington Twp for a Dwelling Fire, fire in the walls, Deputy 97 assumed command and crews went into service knocking down a small fire then checked for extension, no further extension was found, crews went into overhaul and ventilation.

97 Units on scene: Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Rescue 97, Brush 97 and Utility 97.
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Saturday 5/21/22 @ 2239 hrs Cos 97, 95, Montco 65 for RIT and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to Eshbach Ln Washington Twp for a Dwelling Fire, fire in the walls, Deputy 97 assumed command and crews went into service knocking down a small fire then checked for extension, no further extension was found, crews went into overhaul and ventilation.

97 Units on scene: Engine 97, Engine 97-1, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Rescue 97, Brush 97 and Utility 97.Image attachment
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Stay safe! 👏🙏

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