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Unexpected Snow Squall Creates Ice Rink on Area Roads

 December 29, 2020

A sudden snow squall this morning left areas road extremely slippery and led to four calls within an hour for EBFD. Eastern Berks Fire was dispatched at 0619 hours to Route 100 in front of the Washington Elementary School for an MVA with Fire in Washington Twp..

Chief 97 arrived on location to find a two vehicle head on accident with negative fire and fluids down. Due to a snow squall the roadways were extremely icy. Crews assisted with patient care and fluid control. Fire Police from 97, 58 and 95 were sent to close Rt 100 and divert traffic.

While on scene a second accident was received in the area of Old Route 100 and Forgedale Rd in Washington Twp. Attack 97 was able to free up from the first accident and found a 1 vehicle into a pole, pole snapped.

Crews were then again alerted for another MVA this time on Huffs Church Rd in the area of Delong Rd in District Twp. Rescue 97 crews freed up from the original accident and were advised by Berk County Communication Center of 1 vehicle that slid off the road into a structure. R97 arrived on scene to find one vehicle into farm equipment in a field with no structures involved. No fire or EMS services were needed and 97 crews went available.

Chief 97 received a call alerting him to icy roads on the hills of Pine Street in Washington. He had county request Montco 67 fire police to assist other fire police to shut down Pine street.

Units operated for approximately 2 hours until all roadways were reopened. 97 Units on scene: Rescue 97, Attack 97, Brush 97-1, Utility 97. Thank you for area fire police for their help (again.)

 

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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"

2 weeks ago

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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