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...]
At 1219 hours, crews were dispatched to the above for a house fire in the 1700 block of Mt Laurel Rd. Chief 11 on scene with a working fire w/ flames visible on Side A. Engine 11-1 arrived and Captain 11 led his team into the rear of the home and worked their way through knocking … [Read more...]
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