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Barto, PA

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Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

 December 6, 2014

Every year Eastern Berks responds to numerous fires related to chimneys, ashes, material too close to heating sources or electric overloads. Please have a fire safe Christmas! … [Read more...]

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Vehicle into House – District Township

 November 4, 2014

Tuesday November 4 - 505, 39, and 97 dispatched at 0320 for a vehicle into a house in District Twp. Crews arrived to find a pickup truck with major damage that went through barriers and a fence and came to rest on the front porch of a home on Huffs Church Road. Crews checked for … [Read more...]

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MVA with Injury – November 3rd

 November 3, 2014

November 3, 2014 at 0132 hours 97 and 505 (along with an Engine from 95) were dispatched for an MVA with injuries at Main and 7th Sts in Bally Borough. Dispatch notes indicated car vs pole at that location. Fire personnel control hazards, which included fluids about the enter a … [Read more...]

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New Berks County Radio System

 November 1, 2014

Reminder to all firefighters... On Wednesday November 5th , all fire departments in Berks County will be switching to the new 700mhz radio system Fire pages will stay on 151.220 , but fireground communications will move to 700mhz Listed below are three pdf files which may help … [Read more...]

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H.O.T. Fire Training Weekend

 October 21, 2014

[nggallery id=11] Once again firefighters from Eastern Berks Fire Department, Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue, and other local emergency services attended the annual Berks County HOT Fire Training Weekend. This intense series of courses is taught by career firefighters with … [Read more...]

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Fire Prevention Visit to Schools

 October 15, 2014

[nggallery id=8] Each October, members of the Eastern Berks Fire Department take time from their busy schedules to visit local schools and teach children about Fire Prevention, fire apparatus and being a fire fighter. Members visit Washington Elementary School, Saint Francis … [Read more...]

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MVA with Injuries

 September 25, 2014

MVA with Injuries  At 0345 hours on Thursday September 25, apparatus from 97, 58, 39 and 505 were dispatched for the report of an MVA with injuries on Dale Road near Dairy Lane. (Originally thought to be in Hereford Twp, but found to be in Washington Twp.)  Chief 97 arrived to … [Read more...]

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Martin Stone Quarry Tour

 September 15, 2014

[nggallery id=7] Monday September 15 - Emergency Responders from Eastern Berks Fire, Boyertown Area Fire and Rescue, and Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, as well as EMS personnel from Boyertown, Bally and Gilbertsville, are given a guided tour of the Martin Stone Quarry … [Read more...]

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Josh’s Angels

 September 13, 2014

Josh's Angels Community Carnival held Saturday September 13 in Boyertown Park. Josh’s Angels is a Non-Profit to raise funds to further the awareness of all types of Childhood Cancers; to provide donations of funds to Cancer Research Organizations that specialize in Childhood … [Read more...]

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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

 September 11, 2014

[nggallery id=6] On September 11, 2001, 343 New York City firefighters died when the World Trade Towers collapsed. The deaths of these men left many families fatherless and left many survivors wondering why they were spared. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Accident – Washington Twp

 August 25, 2014

Monday August 25, 2014  - 97 was requested to respond at 0010 hours by Lt 97-1, who was on location of an MVA on Crow Hill Road in Washington Township. The vehicle had apparently traveled off the road, down an embankment, and into the corner of a detached two bay garage. … [Read more...]

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Garage Fire – District Township

 August 15, 2014

[nggallery id=4] August 14, 2014 - Garage Fire District Towsnhip 9:11pm on Thursday August 14: 39, 97, 21, Lehigh 1 and 505 were dispatched for the report of a fire on Treichler Road in District Township. Chief 39 arrived to find a fully involved detached garage, with the … [Read more...]

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Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment

 July 25, 2014

Friday July 25 - 97 and 505 dispatched for an MVA with entrapment on Rt 100 in Washington Township. Personnel on scene confirmed multiple patients entrapped in multiple vehicles. Request made for 95 to respond with rescue apparatus and personnel to assist 97, an additional medic … [Read more...]

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July 4, 2014 Structure Fire Bally Borough

 July 4, 2014

[nggallery id=3] Friday July 4 Structure response was dispatched for a working house fire in Bally Borough. Dispatched on first alarms were all three 97 stations, 58, 95, 505 and Montg 65 for RIT. A second alarm for manpower was quickly added which brought 39, 21, 35, 19 and … [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.

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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!!!!

Eastern Berks Fire Department
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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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