Eastern Berks Fire Department

Saturday April 30th at 0833 hours, Eastern Berks and Boyertown Fire Departments, along with Pennsburg for RIT and Gilbertsville Medics were dispatched to the 2100 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp for a garage fire. Crews were already at the Bechtelsville station … [Read more...]

Saturday April 30th 2:00PM until sold out Bechtelsville fire station – 1817 North Main St $13.00 for: half of a 3lb chicken baked potato home-made baked beans pickled cabbage roll and butter applesauce TAKE OUT ORDERS & BAKE SALE! Come get a good … [Read more...]

March 31, 2022 - Tanker 97-1 was dispatched at 1407 hours to assist Company 35 (Lyons) on a reported shed fire in the 100 block of Smoketown Road in Rockland Township. First arriving units reported a large shed that was fully involved. Tanker 97 also responded after … [Read more...]

With Brush Fire Season already upon us - check out this short YouTube video on how to safely burn backyard debris First - check to see if its legal Keep it small Keep perimeter moist NEVER leave it unattended … [Read more...]

On Monday February 21st at 1258 hours, Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched for a brush fire on Lenape Rd in Washington Township. Deputy 97 quickly arrived on scene and reported most of the fire out, but asked apparatus to report in to extinguish hot spots in the wooded … [Read more...]

Leo D. “Boots” Mutter, 80, of Bally, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the loving husband of the late Alice “Faye” (Hetrick) Mutter, sharing 57 years of marriage together. Born and raised in Bally, he was the son of the late … [Read more...]

On Saturday January 8th  at 1005 hours, fire apparatus from Hereford, Seisholtsville, Eastern Berks, and East Greenville, along with Bally Medics were dispatched  for a Dwelling Fire on Chestnut St in Hereford Twp. Chief 58 confirmed a working fire.  Tanker 58 and Engine 97-1 … [Read more...]

Click here for:  Video Year in Review for Eastern Berks Fire               2021 Statistics:   … [Read more...]

Christmas Tree Drop Off in Bechtelsville Community Park ~ South Main Street $5.00 donation per tree. Drop off times: Wed Jan 5: 5-6 pm Thu Jan 6: 6-7 pm Fri Jan 7: 7-8 pm Bonfire: Sat Jan 8 at 4:30pm Bring your own chairs and enjoy light refreshments. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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