The annual National Night Out will be Tuesday Night August 5th at the Muhlenberg Swimming Association located across from Manderbach Ford. It will start @ 1800 hours and go till around 2030 hours. There will be lots to do and see as well as swim if you would like. There will be a … [Read more...]
On April 24th Firefighter Derrick Redcay from the Goodwill Fire Co in Muhlenberg Twp suffered a rare stroke in the spine leaving him paralyzed. He was transported to St joe's initially then flown to Jefferson Hospital in Philly. He later was transferred to Magee a rehab facility … [Read more...]
Annual Fair a HUGE SUCCESS
We just completed the annual 5 day fair. We had a great week only losing Wed due to the poor weather. But all in all we are happy with the results. We feel our ice cream stand was also a great success and we hope to get to do that again next year. Thank You to ALL that … [Read more...]
Two Members Graduate From Muhlenberg High School
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...]
