At 2317 hours, Companies 11 and 560 were dispatched to the 4000 block of Kutztown Road for a pole sheared after a MVA. Crews on scene confirmed no injuries but the road was closed in both directions until the utility company came out to clear the roadway. … [Read more...]
While re-located at the Rutter's on Rt 61 in Hamburg, R11 was dispatched at 1750 hours to the 200 block of Schappell Road for a report of a pole and wires down after a MVA. There was no injuries. Crew on scene and requested a response from Met-Ed. … [Read more...]
At 1453 hours Rescue 11 was dispatched to Windsor Twp I-78 WB MM 33.4 to assist station 61 who was responding to a serious MVA with multiple tractor trailers and passenger cars with reports of a working fire and injuries. There were reports of other MVA's in the area with the … [Read more...]
On this day, most of Berks County suffered severe flooding. We were no different. As heavy rains fell, the local creeks in Temple went over. We spent the day assisting other companies and some local residents with water evacuations from their basements. Most of the local … [Read more...]
On this date, Rescue 11 was dispatched to the local junk yard in Ontelaunee Twp for a rescue. Early reports only indicated a male fell into a pit, fractured a leg and will need assistance to get him out. We arrived on scene and were advised there was a male heavily entrapped in … [Read more...]
At 1743 hours, Temple Fire and Blandon Fire were dispatched to assist Leesport Fire Company for a MVA with double entrapment on Allentown Pike just South of East Huller Lane in Ontelaunee Twp. Crews on scene went in service with tools and had both extricated quickly. Patients … [Read more...]
At 1039 hours, Temple & Goodwill were dispatched to the area of the 3900 block of Pottsville pike for a MVA with injuries and entrapment. Crews on scene with a one car accident with a pole sheared. Both occupants were self extricated. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and with … [Read more...]
Between the hours of 0601 & 0659 our Quick Response (Certified Basic Life Support) responded to two Cardiac Arrests and one Class 1 respiratory difficulty calls. We assisted the: -Muhlenberg EMS on a cardiac arrest. -Northern Berks EMS (Blandon) on the … [Read more...]
A1 1244 hours, Rescue 11 was dispatched to originally cover for Rescues 37 & 40 for a male trapped in a confined space. Both those rescue's made the response and had our unit continue to the scene to assist their staff. We arrived on scene and provided support where we were … [Read more...]
Rescue 11 was dispatched to assist the Blandon Fire Co at the scene of a MVA w/ entrapment. Rescue on scene with tools in service. The driver of the SUV was extricated and turned over to EMS. … [Read more...]
At 1125 hours, Stations 11, 10 & 560 were dispatched to the 4900 block of Kutztown Road for a MVA with Entrapment & Fire. Asst 11 on scene with one car on its roof against an apartment building with a severed fire hydrant and major flooding conditions. The driver was … [Read more...]
MVA w/ Confinement on Rt 222
At 2223 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to Rt 222 SB in Muhlenberg for a MVA with no injuries and confinement, Hamburg EMS came across one car on its side tangled in the cable median. They requested Rescue to be dispatched to get the driver out. Rescue 11 on scene … [Read more...]
Rescue 11 assists @ MVA w/ Possible Confinement
At 1237 hours, Companies 12, 11 & 32 were dispatched to the area of Rt 73 & Orchard Rd in Maidencreek Twp. Assistant 11 arrived and confirmed there was no confinement and all occupants are either out or being tended to by EMS. We assisted Co 12 & EMS and was later … [Read more...]
At 0036 hours Companies 11 & 10 were added to the assignment with Medic 560-1 (already responding) for a MVA with a report of a car into a house. Asst 11 on scene (command) found a 2 car accident. One small truck into a house and one SUV on its roof against a utility pole. … [Read more...]
Rescue 11 Comes Across MVA w/ Minor Injuries While Responding to an AFA
At 2226 hours, Rescue 11 came across a MVA at the Sheetz on North 5th Street Hwy. The crew stopped and confirmed there were 4 minor injuries. EMS was requested and a 560 unit responded. The crew remained on scene and assisted with applying oil dry and clean up of the road. … [Read more...]
