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Barto, PA

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Accident with Entrapment in Washington

 April 21, 2020

Apr 21 - Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics, along with Fire Police from Eastern Berks, Boyertown and Gilbertsville were dispatched at 1246 hours for an MVA on County Line Rd in Washington. It was reported to be an overturned Jeep with the occupant still inside. Chief 97 … [Read more...]

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Assist to Oley on Working House Fire

 April 13, 2020

Monday April 13th - Fire Apparatus from Oley, Boyertown, Mount Penn, Earl, Eastern Berks, Hereford, and Amity along with Topton Medics were dispatched at 0247 hours for the report of a structure fire in the 500 block of Mine Rd in Pike Township. A firefighter from 19 arrived … [Read more...]

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2020 First Quarter Fire Report for Municipalities

 April 10, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire has issued its first quarter fire report to the five municipalities in its first run territory: Bally, Bechtelsville, District, Pike and Washington. While much was "normal" about call volume, the COVID-19 virus has turned the fire service upside … [Read more...]

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Birthday Parade for 4 Year Old Bally Boy

 April 6, 2020

First Responders, Truckers, Neighbors and Relatives joined together to give a 4 year old Cherry St resident a birthday to remember. With virus restrictions in place, there would be no party today for little Jack. But that didn't stop a large noisy celebration for Jack, as … [Read more...]

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Thank You for Your Support of Our Emergency Blood Drives

 April 4, 2020

Thanks go out to everyone who signed up and donated blood at our Emergency Blood Drive on Saturday April 4th! You are our heroes! The first drive was quickly filled, and Miller-Keystone Blood Bank added a 2nd unit and that was filled. Fire and EMS personnel, as well as … [Read more...]

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Brush Fire Assist to Oley in Pike Township

 April 2, 2020

Fire apparatus from Oley, Eastern Berks, Lyons, and Earl, along with Oley Ambulance were dispatched at 1550 hours on April 2nd for a working Brush Fire after a falling branch brought down live wires in the 100 block of Mine Rd in Pike Twp on a very windy day. Upon arrival at … [Read more...]

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Need Help? – We Can Assist You

 March 20, 2020

  Eastern Berks Fire is there for you during these difficult times.     We are offering our services to our neighbors who are in need of essential food and medications, but can not or should not get out to pick them up.      This service is only for residents of … [Read more...]

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How COVID-19 Virus Effects First Responders

 March 18, 2020

    Eastern Berks Fire has taken steps to deal with the pandemic of COVID-19. However, the following article shows how the exposure of just one first responder can impact an entire department. __________________________________________ Already stretched, … [Read more...]

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MedEvac Flight Safety Course

 March 10, 2020

On Monday evening March 9th, 85 area fire fighters, emergency medical personnel and police gathered for a MedEvac Flight Safety Course sponsored by Eastern Berks Fire and the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Participants met at the Goodwill Fire social hall in Bally and were … [Read more...]

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Quick Thinking Neighbor Saves House From Damage

 March 8, 2020

On Sunday March 8 at 1506 hours, Eastern Berks Fire along with fire apparatus from Boyertown, Hereford, and Pennsburg (RIT); and Gilbertsville Medics covering for Bally, were dispatched to Avalon Circle in Washington Twp for a possible structure fire - reported to be a wood pile … [Read more...]

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Huge Thank You To Rescue Engine Donors

 March 6, 2020

A HUGE thank you goes out to local businesses who made special contribution to help fund our new Rescue Truck. It was delivered on January 1, 2020. Posted on the driver's door and officer's door are these plaques listing these special friends. THANK YOU!! … [Read more...]

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House Fire in Bally

 February 27, 2020

Eastern Berks, Boyertown, Hereford, and Pennsburg Fire Departments, along with Medic Units from Bally and Boyertown were dispatched at 2057 hours on Wednesday February 26th for the report of a house on fire with flames showing in the 100 block of South Church Street in … [Read more...]

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A Weekend of Brush Fires

 February 23, 2020

The beautiful weather brought a rash of brush fires throughout the region, including numerous one on Saturday and Sunday Feb 22 & 23. It began on Saturday afternoon when 19, 95, 97 were sent at 1328 hours for a brush fire in the 7800 block of Boyertown Pike in Earl. … [Read more...]

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Vehicle vs Pole on Rt 100 in Bally (AGAIN!)

 February 21, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched at 0117 hours on Friday February 21st for the report of an MVA - car vs pole with pole sheared off on Rt 100 near 4th St in Bally Chief 97 arrived and confirmed report: Car with major front end damage and debris scattered in … [Read more...]

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Another Brush Fire on Hill Church Road – this time in Washington Twp

 February 19, 2020

Eastern Berks Fire and Bally Medics were dispatched for brush fire in the 400 block of Hill Church Rd in Washington. Reported to be field spreading toward woods. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed working brush fire and requested on ops channel. An extremely steep and narrow … [Read more...]

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

2 weeks ago

Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

Friday 01/08/21 @ 09:12hrs Company 97 and Medic 505 were dispatched to the 900 block of Route 100 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. D97 arrived to find one vehicle up an embankment, leaning on a pole. Crews from rescue and attack 97 worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the passenger side door for the driver to crawl out. Crews stood by while Berks-Mont Towing & Recovery LLC removed the vehicle and assisted with clean up. 97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, Brush 97 ... See MoreSee Less

Friday 01/08/21 @ 09:12hrs Company 97 and Medic 505 were dispatched to the 900 block of Route 100 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. D97 arrived to find one vehicle up an embankment, leaning on a pole. Crews from rescue and attack 97 worked to stabilize the vehicle and remove the passenger side door for the driver to crawl out. Crews stood by while Berks-Mont Towing & Recovery LLC removed the vehicle and assisted with clean up. 97 units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Utility 97, Brush 97Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Mike Rhoads

Holy crap!

Hopefully they’re ok , prayers !

I came up on this today, prayers for everyone involved, it looked scary

Wow! That's a bad day right there. Hopefully they are ok.

I know omg very scary

How in the?

Kyle Conrad

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

1/5/2021
@20:05 hours Companies 97,95,58 & Montco 65 were dispatched to the 100 block of N 4th street in Bally Boro for a reported garage fire. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working fire in the garage extending into the residence. Crews deployed multiply hand lines from Engine 97 & Engine 97-1 making a quick knock of the fire and stopped it from extending into the other 2 residences on either side of the fire building. Thanks to our mutual aid companies and fire police for the assistance. 97 units on scene Engines 97 & 97-1 Tankers 97 & 97-1 Rescue 97 & Attack 97.
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1/5/2021
@20:05 hours Companies 97,95,58 & Montco 65 were dispatched to the 100 block of N 4th street in Bally Boro for a reported garage fire. Chief 97 arrived and reported a working fire in the garage extending into the residence. Crews deployed multiply hand lines from Engine 97 & Engine 97-1 making a quick knock of the fire and stopped it from extending into the other 2 residences on either side of the fire building. Thanks to our mutual aid companies and fire police for the assistance. 97 units on scene Engines 97 & 97-1 Tankers 97 & 97-1 Rescue 97 & Attack 97.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Nick Salkowski

Great job Eastern Berks Fire Department! 🤗

Good job Eastern berksglad you could save the majority of the houseyou guys are always on the ball makes me feel a lot safer when I go to sleep at night that you guys are there for us

If there are needs for the families involved, please contact Calvary’s Closet in Barto. They can be provided with clothing, shoes and basic housewares to help them get reestablished. CalvarysClosetBarto@gmail.com

Thank you, EBFD!!!!

Nice stop strong work

Good Save!...

Thanks for a job well done

Thank you. This is my mom’s very good friends home🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Doesn't look like the house is too bad, thankfully.

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Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

3 weeks ago

Eastern Berks Fire Department "We Got it Done"

The officers and members of EBFD would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe New Year. ... See MoreSee Less

The officers and members of EBFD would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe New Year.
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