At 0533 hours, Rescue 11 & E11-1 were dispatched to the 8700 block of Allentown Pike to assist the Blandon fire company with the upgrade for a MVA with entrapment. Crews on scene assisted the members from the Blandon fire company with various assignments. moo … [Read more...]
The members of the Temple Fire Company are saddened by the news of the passing of Retired Fleetwood Fire Chief Ed Hinkle. Chief Hinkle touched many hearts of our members and others throughout Berks County. Thank you for our time together and the laughs we shared. You'll always … [Read more...]
Crews Stay Busy Thru March
We ran 69 calls in March placing us at 54 more calls this year then last year. Top responders for March were: 39 - Robert Gauker 36 - Larry LaFaver 29 - Scott Levan 27 - Eric Reinhart 24 - Tony Morganti Great Job by ALL members!! … [Read more...]
Stations 10 & 11 were dispatched around 1330 hours to Rt 12 EB by Rt 61 for a confirmed working vehicle fire. Engine 10-1 arrived and went in service. Engine 11's crew assisted with suppression efforts and Engine 11-1 supplied water to Engine 10-1. … [Read more...]
Today the Eastern Pa EMS Council made the trip to our station and did their inspection of our EMS service. It is with great pride to announce that we successfully passed for another 3 years. We added a 2nd unit to our QRS fleet. Rescue 11 & Utility 11 are both certified through … [Read more...]
It's that awesome time of the year to turn the clock's ahead one hour tonight which also means to change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. … [Read more...]
February / Yearly 2019 Stats
For the month of February, we were dispatched to 85 calls bringing us to 165 dispatches for the first 2 months. Here are some of the top responders. February (1) FF Robert Gauker 54 (2) Asst Chief Andy LaFaver 50 (3) FF Larry LaFaver 46 (4) Deputy Chief Eric Reinhart … [Read more...]
Recent Promotions
Firefighter Jeff Gilbert was promoted to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Tony Morganti was promoted to Captain. Congrats to Tony & Jeff on their promotions! Current Chain of Command Fire Chief Craig Reinhart (Chief 11) Deputy Chief Eric Reinhart (Deputy … [Read more...]
At 0800 hours while on the streets returning from a CO Alarm, the Temple Fire Company and Goodwill Fire Company alerted to a parking lot in the 2800 block of Centre Ave for a reported car fire. AC11 requested E13 be dispatched as well. R11 w/ AC11 arrived with smoke pushing and … [Read more...]
After the large fire at the junk yard, we had a ton of filthy fire hose to clean before placing it back in service. The Blandon Fire Company came to our aid and provided the help needed to complete the long task. They could have gone home to their families, but instead they … [Read more...]
At 1646 hours, the structure fire upgrade brought Temple Fire Company along with others to the junk yard on West Huller lane in Ontelaunee Twp. Numerous reports of a working fire were transmitted. E11 arrived on scene and secured a water source and dropped 800 feet of 5inch. E11 … [Read more...]
At 0709 hours, station 37 Leesport and 11 Temple were dispatched to the property of V&M Towing for a reported trailer fire. Medic 6711 on scene reporting a working fire and advised this trailer was recently towed here from a fire in Maxatawny Twp. Asst 11 arrived and confirmed … [Read more...]
Tonight after returning from the Maidencreek Twp MVA, crews were cleaning up and getting R11 back in service. Congressman Dan Meuser who was attending a function in our banquet hall took time to come over to our station, meet some staff and show his support for the volunteer … [Read more...]
On the early afternoon of this date, Stations 12, 11 & 32 were dispatched tiki the area of Rt 73 and Calcium Road for a MVA with reports of entrapment. Crews on scene with an SUV on its side and the truck that rolled down an embankment. We assisted the members of the Blandon … [Read more...]
“29”
Our company has responded to 29 incidents in the first 6 days of February. This is a very unusual amount of calls for us however we are able to keep up with zero failed responses from our dedicated volunteers. … [Read more...]
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