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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

At 1618 hours, Companies 12 & 11 were dispatched to the area of Allentown Pike just South of Rt 73 for a report of a possible brake fire. Crews arrived and found a car carrier pulled off to the side of the road. The brake area was smoking with no active fire. After the crews … [Read more...]

At 2133 hours, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 & 560 were dispatched to the 4200 block of Merrybells Ct for a reported stove fire. Deputy 10 on scene with the fire out with a minor smoke condition. The assignment was held to Engine 10 & Ladder 10. The remainder was released.  … [Read more...]

At 0354 hours, Rescue 11 was dispatched to assist at a 3rd alarm fire in the City of Reading on North 9th Street. Crews arrived and went to work assisting the City FF's and other County units. We were on scene until 0647 hours.   See story and pics at … [Read more...]

At 1206 hours, Companies 37 & 11 were dispatched to the above for a reported truck on fire. Engine 37 on scene with a working box truck fire. They started the fire attack and we arrived and provided extra manpower as well as a supply for Engine 37. A short time later we … [Read more...]

C0 37 & 11 were dispatched at the request of Northern Berks Police for a vehicle fire after an MVA with no injuries. Chief 11 arrived on scene to find one car upside down in an approx. 10 foot ditch. There was steam coming from it however there was no active fire. We remained … [Read more...]

At 0010 hours, Engine 11-1 was on the initial dispatch to 32 Marden Drive in Maidencreek Twp for a structure fire. Crews from 12 on scene with heavy smoke showing. Crews from 12 found a small fire in a bedroom that was quickly contained. Co 11 assisted in areas as needed. … [Read more...]

At 1532 hours, Companies 11, 10, 13, 85 (RIT) and 560 were dispatched to the 600 block of El Hatco Dr for a possible structure fire reporting a trash can on the rear porch. Chief 10 reporting heavy smoke making it a working fire. Captain 11 reported a trash can on the rear porch … [Read more...]

At 1512 hours,  11 RIT was dispatched on the initial to 1512 Reading Blvd for a structure fire. 85 crews on scene with a working fire. Engine 11-1 arrived dropping a secondary supply line. Crews staged until released. Co 11 was clear @ 1638 hours. … [Read more...]