Members from Temple, Goodwill, Central of Laureldale and Oley trained at the Specialty Rigging facility in our first due. Crews utilized air bag and cribbing techniques to lift a 10 ton fork lift completely off the ground. We also practiced with some grip hoist tools to dead … [Read more...]
At 0856 hours, companies 11 and 10 were dispatched on a corrected misdispatch to the intersection of Kutztown Road and Sharp Ave for a reported vehicle fire. E13 dispatched 2 minutes earlier arrived, stretched a line and held the fire to the engine compartment. We arrived and … [Read more...]
April Stats
April was another very busy month for our members. We responded to 65 dispatches for the month. The top 5 responders were:: 1. Robert Gauker 35 2. Eric Reinhart 32 3. Craig Reinhart 31 4. Andy LaFaver 28 5. Tony Morganti 25 … [Read more...]
At 0533 hours, Rescue 11 & E11-1 were dispatched to the 8700 block of Allentown Pike to assist the Blandon fire company with the upgrade for a MVA with entrapment. Crews on scene assisted the members from the Blandon fire company with various assignments. moo … [Read more...]
The members of the Temple Fire Company are saddened by the news of the passing of Retired Fleetwood Fire Chief Ed Hinkle. Chief Hinkle touched many hearts of our members and others throughout Berks County. Thank you for our time together and the laughs we shared. You'll always … [Read more...]
Crews Stay Busy Thru March
We ran 69 calls in March placing us at 54 more calls this year then last year. Top responders for March were: 39 - Robert Gauker 36 - Larry LaFaver 29 - Scott Levan 27 - Eric Reinhart 24 - Tony Morganti Great Job by ALL members!! … [Read more...]
Stations 10 & 11 were dispatched around 1330 hours to Rt 12 EB by Rt 61 for a confirmed working vehicle fire. Engine 10-1 arrived and went in service. Engine 11's crew assisted with suppression efforts and Engine 11-1 supplied water to Engine 10-1. … [Read more...]
Today the Eastern Pa EMS Council made the trip to our station and did their inspection of our EMS service. It is with great pride to announce that we successfully passed for another 3 years. We added a 2nd unit to our QRS fleet. Rescue 11 & Utility 11 are both certified through … [Read more...]
It's that awesome time of the year to turn the clock's ahead one hour tonight which also means to change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. … [Read more...]
February / Yearly 2019 Stats
For the month of February, we were dispatched to 85 calls bringing us to 165 dispatches for the first 2 months. Here are some of the top responders. February (1) FF Robert Gauker 54 (2) Asst Chief Andy LaFaver 50 (3) FF Larry LaFaver 46 (4) Deputy Chief Eric Reinhart … [Read more...]
Recent Promotions
Firefighter Jeff Gilbert was promoted to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Tony Morganti was promoted to Captain. Congrats to Tony & Jeff on their promotions! Current Chain of Command Fire Chief Craig Reinhart (Chief 11) Deputy Chief Eric Reinhart (Deputy … [Read more...]
At 0800 hours while on the streets returning from a CO Alarm, the Temple Fire Company and Goodwill Fire Company alerted to a parking lot in the 2800 block of Centre Ave for a reported car fire. AC11 requested E13 be dispatched as well. R11 w/ AC11 arrived with smoke pushing and … [Read more...]
After the large fire at the junk yard, we had a ton of filthy fire hose to clean before placing it back in service. The Blandon Fire Company came to our aid and provided the help needed to complete the long task. They could have gone home to their families, but instead they … [Read more...]
At 1646 hours, the structure fire upgrade brought Temple Fire Company along with others to the junk yard on West Huller lane in Ontelaunee Twp. Numerous reports of a working fire were transmitted. E11 arrived on scene and secured a water source and dropped 800 feet of 5inch. E11 … [Read more...]
At 0709 hours, station 37 Leesport and 11 Temple were dispatched to the property of V&M Towing for a reported trailer fire. Medic 6711 on scene reporting a working fire and advised this trailer was recently towed here from a fire in Maxatawny Twp. Asst 11 arrived and confirmed … [Read more...]
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