At 2254 hours, we were dispatched for RIT on the 2nd Alarm at 1300 West Wyomissing Ct. We arrived and staged on the "C" side as crews worked the scene. With no actions taken, we were released by Chief 85 @ 0046 hours.   Pics from FAOBC & Leather Heads … [Read more...]

At 1655 hours the structure assignment was hit for a report of smoke coming from a house. Assistant 37 on scene confirming a sofa on fire inside the residence. Fire crews on scene quickly and extinguished the fire. We arrived and assisted with overhaul and ventilation. We were … [Read more...]

At 0356, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to the area of Rt 222 & Rt 61 for a report of a car on fire. Medic 560-3 in the area conformed a working car fire on SB RT 222 in Ontelaunee Twp. Co 37 OIC notified. Engine 11-1 arrived and went into service knocking the fire … [Read more...]

At 1239 hours, we were on the initial dispatch for a reported garage fire in the 600 block of Scenic Dr in Bern Twp. Chief 55 was command with a fully involved garage attached to a home. We arrived and our crews assisted with suppression and overhaul operations until released by … [Read more...]

At 1357 hours, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 RIT and 560 were dispatched to the area of Bernard Drive for a reported structure fire. Engine 10 arrived and confirmed a working fire on division 2. Chief 10 arrived and took command. Crews worked and quickly contained the fire. Overhaul … [Read more...]

At 1744 hours, Co 10 & 11 were dispatched to the area of the 3400 block of River Rd for a vehicle fire. Deputy 10 on scene with a working tractor fire. Chief 10 arrived and took command. Engine 10 & Engine 10-1 arrived on the South side of the fire and deployed lines and … [Read more...]

At 2349 hours just 2 hours after clearing another working structure fire, our structure assignment consisting of Co 11, 10, 13, 85 RIT & 560 for a reported structure fire. Chief 11 on scene establishing command confirmed a working fire in a multi family apartment building. … [Read more...]

At 1737 hours, the structure assignment was dispatched to the trailer park on Western Ave for a reported fire. Deputy 11 arrived and confirmed a working house trailer on fire. Chief 11 arrived and took command. Crews on scene deployed a few lines and went to work. A dog was … [Read more...]

At 0940 hours, Companies 11 & 10 was dispatched to the Klein’s Motel this time for a vehicle fire. Chief 11 on scene with a working fire. Engine 11-1 arrived and deployed the trash line and attacked the fire. Crews were clear the detail @ 1018 hours.   Photo credit to … [Read more...]

At 1026 hours, Company 11 was dispatched to the Can Corp on Pottsville Pike for a reported fire in a trash compactor. Chief 11 requested Co 10 be dispatched as well. Engine 11-1 and Chief 11 arrived to find smoke pushing from the compactor. Staff from the facility was able to … [Read more...]

At 2046 hours, the structure assignment was struck for a working fire in 10's 1st due. Companies 10, 11, 13, 560 & 85 RIT were dispatched to the 600 block of Cody Drive for a reported structure fire. Crews responding were advised there is confirmed entrapment which upgraded … [Read more...]