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 … [Read more...]
Working Car Fire During Blizzard 2016 in 11's 1st Due
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...]
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...]
Engine 11-1 assists @ Possible Tractor Trailer Fire
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 0912 hours, the first alarm consisting of Companies 11, 10, 13, 85 & 560 were dispatched to 711 Las Vegas Drive for a report of smoke pushing from the eves. Medic 560-1 was on scene reporting a working fire. Assistant 11 arrived just after and also confirmed a working fire … [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...]
Stove Fire in 10's First Due
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 2320 hours, Rescue 11 was requested to the scene by Asst 32 for RIT. Once the crew arrived, the Rescue was used for cascade and the crew was re-assigned to the manpower pool. We were on scene until 0255 hours. … [Read more...]
At 1438 hours, Company 11 was requested by Muhlenberg PD to assist with a tree branch stuck on a truck. We arrived to find a large tree limb wedged between the tractor and the trailer. Crews worked with chainsaws to remove the tree. V&M arrived to tow the truck away. … [Read more...]
At 1532 hours, Engine 11-1 was part of the initial dispatch for a reported structure fire on Leiscz's Bridge Rd (by the airport). Crews on scene with a 2 story garage with flames well off. Our staff arrived and provided assistance where needed and we assisted with clean up. We … [Read more...]
At 1546 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to the NB lanes of RT 222 just past the river for a report of a car on fire. Chief 10 arrived and confirmed a working fire. Engine 11-1 arrived and went in service for the fire attack. Crews were released at 1630 … [Read more...]
Rescue 11 on the 3rd Alarm for the City of Reading
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...]
Working Box Truck Fire in Ontelaunee Twp on Rt 73
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...]
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...]
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