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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]