Eastern Berks Fire Department

Barto, PA

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Assist to Boyertown at Commercial Structure Fire

 August 12, 2020

Boyertown, Eastern Berks, Gilbertsville and Boyertown Medics were dispatched at 0820 hours on Wed. Aug 12 for the report of a roof fire at the Unicast Foundry on Washington St in Boyertown. Boyertown officers arrived a confirmed a fire on the roof in the rear of the building. … [Read more...]

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Two Alarm House Fire in Washington

 August 7, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire Department along with Boyertown and Pennsburg Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched at 10:16 pm on Wed August 5th for the report of a house fire on Crescent Lane off Lenape Road in Washington Twp, Berks County.  Eastern Berks Deputy Chief Schaeffer arrived … [Read more...]

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Isaias Wreaks Havoc in Area

 August 4, 2020

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias swept through the area on Tuesday August 4th and and brought extreme flooding  to the region. Eastern Berks Fire used with every piece of apparatus in service responding to incidents through our coverage area from more than 6+ inches of torrential … [Read more...]

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Grilling Safety Tips and Facts

 July 24, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire Department would like to remind everyone that the summer months bring on a lot of outdoor cooking. Who doesn't like the smell of the BBQ? Whether it's propane, wood pellets, charcoal or whatever you use to please make sure you have enough clearance around … [Read more...]

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Busy Thursday for Eastern Berks

 July 9, 2020

Thursday July 9 turned out to be a busy one for Eastern Berks Fire. We were dispatched to five fire calls between 1446 and 2119 hours. First was a working structure fire on Ruppert School Rd in Pike. See WFMZ News link  Berks Fire Companies 5, 95, 1, 19, 97, 58, 49 … [Read more...]

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July 4, 2020

 July 4, 2020

Have a great day! BUT STAY SAFE! Practice Grill Safety Don't burn your burger or your house! AND take care around fireworks … [Read more...]

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A Warm Monday Night Rescue Practice

 June 22, 2020

Crews from Eastern Berks Fire gathered Monday night June 22 at the training grounds behind the Barto station to practice vehicle stabilization and patient extrication. Using the rescue manakin, crews used a variety of stabilization methods and practiced using both hydraulic … [Read more...]

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Chicken Barbecue on June 13 in Bechtelsville

 June 11, 2020

Thank you  for your support AND Our Apologies  to those who waited but left unfed! We ordered more chickens anticipating your support (and hunger for a good meal.) We started cooking early, thinking people would arrive before the 2pm start time. We were organized with … [Read more...]

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Storm Clean Up from trees and wires down

 June 3, 2020

June 3 - Powerful storms swept through Berks County wreaking havoc on trees, poles and wires. Eastern Berks Fire was sent to the following storm calls: 1306 hours - 300 Block Landis Store Rd in District - Wires down. Crews found two separate trees blocking the roadway in the … [Read more...]

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Blood Drive in Bally on June 6th – THANK YOU!

 May 30, 2020

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE DONATING BLOOD TODAY !!     In Memory of EMT/FF Jeremy Emerich An EMT with Bally Ambulance and MedEvac, a firefighter in Exeter and Fleetwood, member of Grand View Speedway Safety Crew, Military Veteran, and a friend to many. Please … [Read more...]

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Accident in District Township

 May 23, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched on Saturday May 23rd at 1834 hours to the 300 block of Landis Store Rd in District Township for an MVA, car into a tree. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report, and requested crews from Attack 97 to assit with patient care, … [Read more...]

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Death of Jeremy Emerich – Firefighter/EMT

 May 21, 2020

It is with sadness that the Fire and EMS communities announce the death of Jeremy Emerich on this date from COVID-19. Jeremy was an EMT with Bally Ambulance for many years, and was a large part of the Grand View Speedway Safety Crew assembled by Eastern Berks and Bally … [Read more...]

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House Fire in Washington Township

 May 13, 2020

    Eastern Berks, Boyertown, and Pennsburg Fire Departments along with Bally Medics were dispatched at 7:00pm on Wednesday May 13, for the report of a car on fire inside an attached garage on Audrey Drive in Washington Township, Berks County.     Eastern Berks Fire … [Read more...]

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Fire Personnel Treated to Take Out Dinner

 May 9, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire Department sends a HUGE THANK YOU for the 40 take out meals donated by the Limerick Power plant and prepared by the Union House of Bechtelsville on Saturday May 9th for our fire personnel. We had the choice of Chicken, Beef Brisket, or Pulled Pork. All meals … [Read more...]

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T-shirt Sale to Benefit Eastern Berks Fire

 May 5, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire is selling a great new T-Shirt to help remember this unique year. Featured on back is our new Rescue Truck and the sign: KEEP BACK 6 FT   EBFD commissioned JNB Screen printing on Huffs Church Rd to produce this full color shirt which comes in the usual array … [Read more...]

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Thursday 2/11/21 @1303 hrs Co 97 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment with both Tankers and RIT to assist Co 95 on a working garage fire on Reading Ave Douglass Twp, Co 95 had a 2 story detached garage well off, 97 personnel assisted with fire attack, overhauling while Tankers 97 and Tanker 97-1 supplied water on the fireground.

97 Units on scene Engine 97, Rescue 97, Tanker 97 and Tanker 97-1.
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Thursday 2/11/21 @1303 hrs Co 97 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment with both Tankers and RIT to assist Co 95 on a working garage fire on Reading Ave Douglass Twp, Co 95 had a 2 story detached garage well off, 97 personnel assisted with fire attack, overhauling while Tankers 97 and Tanker 97-1 supplied water on the fireground.

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