Temple Fire Company

At 0918 hours, Engine 11 was dispatched as a cover unit to the area of the 600 block of Mohrsville Road in Perry Twp to assist at the scene of a working structure fire. Once the Engine arrived, the Crew went in service as needed as assisted in some firefighting functions. The fire was contained
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At 1500 hours, Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the 4600 block of Commerce Street for a reported vehicle fire to be tractor trailers were numerous explosions. Asst 11 left his house to find a very heavy plume of smoke and immediately requested both Tankers from Central of Laureldale. Asst 11 arrived, took command
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At 1007 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to Rt 12 WB between North 11th & North 5th for a reported working vehicle fire. Engine 11 arrived and went in service with it’s trash line and quickly contained the fire. Temple units were cleared by 1030 hours. 

At 1632 hours Companies 37 & 11 were dispatched to the SB lanes of Rt 222 by UGI for a report of hay on fire on a trailer. Reports indicated that there was appox 100 bales of hay burning. Deputy 11 arrived and confirmed a working fire. Engine 11 arrived on scene and went in
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As of today, the new Engine 11 is in service and ready to meet the needs of the Temple Fire Co, Muhlenberg Twp and all surrounding communities. Please feel free to stop by and see it in person. Star Series Pumper Chassis Chassis Type: Metro Star LFD 10” Raised Roof Engine: Cummins ISL9 450hp Transmission:
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It is with the deep regret and a heavy heart that the Temple Fire Company No. 1 announces the passing of Retired Fire Chief Leroy “Gig” Biehl. Leroy joined the department in 1966. Leroy served as a firefighter, driver, and rose to the rank of Assistant Chief serving from 1961 until 1974. Leroy served as
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The members of the Temple Fire Company want to send our appreciation to the time and efforts the Jason Binder had put into our station in the last several months. In a short time he had become a very vital part of our organization with the amount of training he has done as well as
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At 1622 hours the remainders of Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the area of Mt. Laurel Ave & Temple Ave for a report car fire. Crews were on scene in South Temple for a small Natural Gas leak in a street. The heavy smoke column could be seen. Engine 11-1 cleared that scene
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  At 1516 hours, the structure assignment was dispatched top the 900 block of Tuckerton Rd. Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 & 560 were responding. Deputy 10 arrived to find heavy fire conditions with a burn victim. Chief 10 assumed command. Engine 10 arrived and went in service as crews began the fire attack. Engine
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At 1426 hours, Company 11 was dispatched to the 400 block of Water Street for a fire alarm. Deputy 11 arrived to find smoke pushing from the Charlie side on the second division. He assumed command and requested the remainder of the 1st alarm to be dispatched. Engine 11-1 arrived and stretched a line to
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At 0947 hours, Company 11 was requested by the crew from Medic 560-1 to assist gaining access to a residence that was still snow covered. Crews arrived to find the home to be up a long driveway that was not touched yet. Snow was waist deep preventing the crews to be able to walk to
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At 1928 hours, the Mountain Side Road run card calling for Engine 11-2, Brush 10 and Engine-Tanker 13 were dispatched for a reported car on fire. Assistant 11 arrived with a working engine compartment fire with it extending into the passenger compartment. The fire was about 170 feet from the main road. Engine 11-2 arrived
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