At 1807 hours as crews were in station for their SCBA mask fit testing, we were added on the 2nd alarm to a working fire in Spring Twp at 2515 Girard Ave. Crews remained on scene as the safety company until later released by command. … [Read more...]
At 1307 hours, the structure assignment was dispatched to the 4300 block of 12th Ave for a structure fire. Assistant 11 arrived to find some light smoke pushing from a 2nd floor front window. Crews arrived and searched the home to eventually find the fire in the basement. … [Read more...]
Smoke From a Light Fixture
At 1246 hours, the structure assignment was dispatched to the 2300 block of Hampden Blvd for a possible strucure fire. Crews on scene found a minor issue with a ceiling mounted lighting fixture. There was no smoke or fire. The assignment was reduced to Company 10. We were clear … [Read more...]
At 1819 hours, Companies 55, 11 & 64 were dispatched to the 2000 Block of Bernville Rd for a reported working car fire. We arrived and the fire was already under control. We staged until released by command. Co 11 avail @ 1848 hours. … [Read more...]
Possible Structure Fire in Our 1st Due
At 1029 hours, Companies 11, 10, 13, 85 (RIT) & 560 were dispatched to the 5200 block of Leesport Ave for a report of smoke from the chimney. Crews arrived and found an issue with the oil burner. The assignment was reduced and the equipment was locked out / tagged out. The … [Read more...]
At 10:49 Hours, E11-1 was dispatched with the assignment to the 1000 block of Victory Cir. in Bern Twp. for report of smoke coming from rafters. Chief55 arrived on scene and deemed this to be a Working Structure Fire. E11-1 responded with a full crew, and upon arrival was … [Read more...]
Our firefighters and Officers took time to make a trip to the Berks County Fire Training Center to conduct some more intense training than usual. Under controlled fire conditions, our company trained on Hose line Advancement, Fire Suppression, Search and Rescue Techniques, and … [Read more...]
Gas Leak at Temple Residence
At 1513 hours, Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the 500 block of North Temple Blvd for a report of a strong odor of gas (natural) and hissing at the meter. Crews from 11 on scene and were able to shut the meter down and secured the leak. UGI was responding. There was no … [Read more...]
Smoke Condition in a Residence in 10's First Due
At 2139 hours, the structure assignment consisting of 10, 11, 13, 85 RIT and 560 were dispatched to zero hundred block of Fairview Street for a structure fire. Assistant 11 on scene with smoke in the structure. Deputy 10 arrived and took command. The Ladder crew confirmed a bad … [Read more...]
Investigation Leads to Bad Wiring
Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to a local residence for a structural investigation reporting an odor in a residence. Engine 11-1's crew arrived and found some bad wiring by the water heater. The unit was locked out and crews were avail by 2052 hours. … [Read more...]
Odor of Gas
At 0835 hours Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to the new development @ Reserve Way for a report of an odor of natural gas. Crews on scene w/ UGI. Nothing was found. All exposures were checked and UGI was confident there was no issue and the FD was released and avail @ 0915 … [Read more...]
The Company was dispatched at 01:17 to the 2900 Block of Kutztown Rd for a Possible Structure Fire. Companies arrived on location to find a partially evacuated multiple dwelling with moderate smoke conditions on the first floor and extending throughout the building. Initial … [Read more...]
R11 was Dispatch at 12:50 to Cover the Initial RIT Company for a Working Fire. R11 arrived and reported to Incident Command. Command advised the Fire was going to be placed under control, and our unit could clear and return. R11 was back in service at 13:13 with no actions … [Read more...]
Odor & Haze Reported on Center
While the Company Operated at the Jefferson St. Fire, Dispatch was received at 09:33 hours for the 2600Blk of Center Ave for an Odor of something burning. Deputy 11 cleared the Jefferson St Job and responded along w/ covering apparatus. Companies on scene found a light haze on … [Read more...]
The structure assignment was dispatched at 08:41 hours for a reported Kitchen Fire. Chief 10 arrived quickly, confirming a working Fire. Engine 11-1 arrived and went into split operations. Crews stretched a 1 3/4" line from Engine 13 for fire attack while the remaining members … [Read more...]
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