Our members spent the night training with the members from Goodwill, Central and Monarch fire companies. We practiced some tanker filling and drafting from dump tanks. Lots of info and experience was passed back and forth. We really enjoyed our time together and are looking … [Read more...]
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Retired Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shipe. He served with the Temple Fire Company from 1967 till 2002 and 12 of those he was ranked as Asst Chief finally retiring as Chief Engineer. He loved to spend his free time driving and … [Read more...]
Thank you to all who came out to our annual fair that was held last week. Hope everyone had a great time. … [Read more...]
June 2019
The month of June was again very busy for our volunteers. We had 75 dispatches for various incidents including a 2 alarm fire within our first due. Among those responders, the top 5 were:: (1.) Robert Gauker 41 (2.) Drue LaFaver 37 (3.) Larry LaFaver 34 (4.) Eric … [Read more...]
We recently accepted two new junior members to our department. Kylie Rothenberger & Alex Krick. Please help us with welcoming them to the best job in the world!! … [Read more...]
Antonio joined our department February 2019 at the age of 16. Since then, he has completed his Mods 1, 2 and 3. Haz-Mat Awareness and Operations as well as NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800. He is also CPR / AED certified. Way to go Antonio. Keep up the great work. Pictured with … [Read more...]
This morning the Temple Fire Company was alerted to the 1500 block of Mt Laurel Rd for a truck stuck in wires. Crews arrived and found a truck was dumping a load of dirt and ended getting a large utility wire stuck between the cab and the dump. We were asked by the driver to … [Read more...]
Members completed their annual fit testing this week assuring they are wearing the proper sized mask while fighting fires. Thank you to Bruce from Berks Emergency Equipment for performing the testing. … [Read more...]
May 2019
May was another very busy month for our members. We answered 80 dispatches from our 911 dispatch center. The top 5 responders for may were: 1. Robert Gauker 42 2. Drue LaFaver 35 3. Andy LaFaver 32 4. Eric Reinhart 31 5. Craig Reinhart … [Read more...]
Members responded to the intersection of Kutztown Road and North Temple Boulevard for a 2 car accident with injuries and entrapment. Asst 11 arrived with 2 cars blocking the intersection. Capt 11 advised there was no entrapment. We remained on scene to assist EMS with patient … [Read more...]
Crews were alerted for a fire at a local mushroom house facility. Asst 11 arrived confirmed smoke pushing from the building making it a working fire. A 2nd alarm was struck for manpower and a tanker task force requested as this is in our no hydrant zone. Crews worked the scene … [Read more...]
Crews responded to Rt 12 EB for a MVA with injuries. Members arrived and found the occupant with EMS. There was an active fuel leak. Deputy 10 had a dry line stretched for precautions. We were released a short time later. … [Read more...]
Members assisted the Leesport Fire Company with a MVA with injuries and a rollover on Leesport Ave by the Willow Creek Animal Hospital. The truck snapped a utility pole and was able to self extricate to the care of EMS. … [Read more...]
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...]
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