On this evening, members Aaron Garner & Moustafa Kotob received their diplomas from the Muhlenberg School District. The Members and Officers from the Temple Fire Co are very proud of the both of them for their hard work to get the chance to walk across the stage. Good Luck to … [Read more...]
The Temple Fire Company was nominated for two awards for this years Berks County Red Cross Hometown Hero's awards. We ended up winning one of them. Winner: On 1/29/2013 we were dispatched to the Laurel Commons Trailer Park for a Cardiac Arrest. As crews were already … [Read more...]
Firefighter Earns Eagle Scout
Probationary FF Aaron Garner accomplished his long awaited Eagle Scout Award. his project was to build the Temple Fire Company a new sign for out front of our station to replace the aging old one. The members of the Temple Fire Company are very proud of his accomplishment!! … [Read more...]
At 20:33 hours, companies were dispatched to Grange Rd just north of Cross Keys Rd in Bern Twp. for a report of a house fire with flames showing. Companies on scene with Heavy Fire showing from side "B" basement with heavy smoke pushing from Divisions 1 & 2. E37 … [Read more...]
Feb 25th 2014 @ 0332 hours, companies were dispatched to the area of Body Zone in Spring Twp for a reported building fire. Deputy 85 confirmed a fully involved apartment complex fire with structural collapse and it was in Lower Heidelberg Twp. Crews on scene went right into a … [Read more...]
Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the 4700 block of North 5th Street Highway for an AFA. Engine 11-1, Rescue 11, Engine 10 and Ladder 12 (in place of Ladder 10) responded. Captain 11 on scene investigating a water flow alarm. It was found that there was a partial building … [Read more...]
Dryer Fire in 10's First Due
Feb 17th 2014 @ 1856 hours, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 RIT and 560 were dispatched to the 3600 block of Willingham Ave for a reported dryer fire. Crews arrived to find a smoke condition inside. Chief 10 took command. Crews found an active fire inside the dry unit. The gas line was … [Read more...]
The members of the Temple Fire Company send our prayers and condolences to the family, friends & Co-workers for the loss of Ronald “Moose” Wentzel who recently passed away from a form of cancer. He was a Deputy Fire Chief not only for the City of Reading, but also for the … [Read more...]
At 1335 hours, we were on the initial dispatch for a reported structure fire on Grandview Blvd. Crews on scene had a working fire. We arrived and set up our gear and staged. Crews worked and got the fire under control fairly quickly. We staged until 1425 when we were released. … [Read more...]
At 2137 hours, Company 37 & 11 were dispatched to 6 South Riverside Drive in Ontelaunee Twp for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm activation. Crews from11 arrived on scene and the initial crews inside had immediate readings of over 50 ppm. Crews found CO in multiple units in this … [Read more...]
Firefighter Brandon Banks who is a Live In Firefighter for the Swatara Fire Department in Dauphin County where he currently goes to school @ HACC. On January 9th @ the Township meeting, he was awarded the Liberty Mutual Insurance Valor Award for performing Life Saving CPR to a … [Read more...]
AFA / Smoke Condition Found
At 2140 hours, Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the Kids Peace School located @ 704 Hay Rd for an automatic fire alarm. Responding crews were advised of a smoke alarm activation by classrooms 15 & 16. Crews arrived to find audible and visual activations. The Temple … [Read more...]
At 1430 hours, Company 10 & 11 were dispatched to the 2400 block of Elizabeth Ave for a confirmed working vehicle fire per PSP on scene. Engine 11-1 arrived and went in service with its bumper line. Crews worked and got the fire under control within minutes. We were clear by … [Read more...]
Fish Tank Saves House
At 1912 hours on New Year’s Eve, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 RIT & 560 were dispatched to the 3300 block of Harrison Ave for a structure fire. Crews responding were advised a key pad activation was received and the alarm company spoke to the resident and found out there was a … [Read more...]
At 1841 hours, Companies 11, 10 and 560 were dispatched to the above for a MVA w/ injuries & entrapment in the 4300 block of Kutztown Rd. Chief 11 arrived and was informed bt Captain 11 that the driver was pinned. Rescue 11 & 10 arrived and went in service. Both companies … [Read more...]
