The Temple Fire Company truck crew no longer exists since May 8th 2020. We merged with the Goodwill Fire Co to become the Muhlenberg Twp Fire & Rescue. Any inquiries please look us up there. Thanks. Emails will not be answered through this site. … [Read more...]
March Call Volume Picked Back Up
After a slow February, the company responded to 60 calls in March. 7 of these calls were working structure fires. Great work by all members with getting work done and having no injuries to report. Top responder"s were: 1. Scott Levan 41 2. Eric Reinhart 32 3. Andy … [Read more...]
For the 2nd time this weekend, we were dispatched to an illegal controlled burn in Muhlenberg Twp. Both times, the residents were unaware of the Codes within our Twp. Please copy the link below to learn more about the code enforcement for outdoor fires and prevent not only … [Read more...]
We would like to welcome two new probationary members Scotty Levan & Gavin Murray. Both are sons of current member / firefighters Scott Levan & Chris Murray. It's great to keep family traditions within this fire department. … [Read more...]
Tonight, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to the area of Raymond Street in Lauderdale for a residential structure fire. E13 on scene with a well off fire to the rear of the property. E11 arrived and laid a supply line to E13. The E11 crew also assisted on the fire … [Read more...]
This afternoon, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to the area of Grandell Ave in Muhlenberg Twp for a reported fire in the residence. Chief 10 arrived with smoke pushing from the bedroom floor. E11 arrived, secured a water source and the crew stretched a line from E10 … [Read more...]
At 1440 hours, the structure fire assignment with possible entrapment. The station 10 crew responding had smoke showing from a distance requesting station 11. We were dispatched @ 1444 hours. E11 went to the scene and assisted as needed. E11-1 & R11 responded to the 1800 block of … [Read more...]
The structure fire assignment was dispatched @ 1354 hours to Virginville Road. Temple was due as the RIT company. We arrived and staged as crews worked to open the area up. No actions were taken on our end and we were eventually released by Deputy 32. Pictures provided by … [Read more...]
At 2148 hours, the structure fire assignment was dispatched to Boyer Lane in Ontelaunee Twp for a reported structure fire with entrapment. Units responding were advised of a confirmed subject still inside. Crews arrived and found heavy fire conditions from the residence. Crews … [Read more...]
At 1257 hours, stations 10 & 11 were dispatched to the 2900 block of Kutztown Road in Muhlenberg Twp via the the Berks DES for a MVA with unknown injuries with a possible car fire. Crews arrived on scene of a 2 car MVA with one car into the porch of a house. There was no fire and … [Read more...]
Dryer Fire in Muhlenberg Twp
At 0846 hours, the structure fire assignment was dispatched for station 10's first due for a reported structure fire with a dryer on fire inside the residence. Asst 11 arrived with smoke pushing from an open garage door. Deputy 10 arrived taking command. Crews located a dryer … [Read more...]
The Temple Fire Company welcomes back former Captain Paul LaFaver back to the TFC. He retired a few years back, ended up going to Leesport Fire Co where he was the Fire Chief for a few years. After a short break from the fire service, Paul decided it was time to go back to where … [Read more...]
At approx 1258 hours on Sunday March 1st, the structure fire assignment was struck for the 700 block of Tuckerton Ave. Asst Chief LaFaver responding with smoke showing added an additional Ladder for extra manpower without needing to add an entire 2nd alarm. Crews arrived and … [Read more...]
February Run Stats
February 2020 was the slowest month for us in two years with only 44 responses. It was a much needed break for our membership going into March. Our top responders were: 1. Scott Levan 26 1. Robert Gauker 26 2. Craig Reinhart 22 3. Eric Reinhart 18 4. Andy LaFaver 16 5. … [Read more...]
Congrats to Junior firefighter Alex Krick for successfully passing his first Fire Department class. Mod 1 of the Essentials of Firefighting. This will be the first of many for him!! Way to go brother. Keep working hard and make us proud. … [Read more...]
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