@1331 Engines 10 & 11 were dispatched to reported vehicle fire on Rt 12 EB in the area of Rt 61 South (Centre Ave) Exit. Deputy 10-1 went responding @1333 and recieved the additional information from Berks DES reporting fire from the engine compartment. Simultaneously Deputy … [Read more...]
@1725 Ladder 10 & Engine 10 were dispatched to 3521 E Kent Rd in Laureldale Boro to assist on a reported structure fire. Ladder 10 went responding @1728 and the additional was sparks coming from the outlet and possible fire behind the wall. Ladder 10 arrived @ 1732 and its … [Read more...]
@1308 hrs The Hazmat assignment was dispatched to 3101 Eisenbrown Rd for a report of a gas line struck outside the residence. Chief 10 & Engine 10-1 went responding simultaneously @1310 and received the additional that a gas line was struck and hissing noises were heard, also … [Read more...]
@0050 hrs The structure assignment was dispatched to 800 Euclid Ave for a report of smoke inside the bathroom. Chief 10 arrived @0052 hrs and reported a haze in the second floor bathroom and advised he was attempting to check 802 Euclid Ave for the possible source. The homeowner … [Read more...]
@1309 hrs Co. 10 was dispatched to the intersection of Reading Crest Ave. and Tuckerton Rd. for a report of a J.P. Mascaro trash truck leaking hydraulic fluid. Chief 10 & Rescue 10 responded simultaneously @1312 hrs. Chief 10 arrived @1317 hrs and advised Berks County DES … [Read more...]
This week the company trained on the use of water rescue equipment. The focus was mainly on the use of throw rope bags that is carried on the apparatus. Members also donned PFDs (Personal Flotation Device) so they could get the feel of throwing the bags while wearing them. The … [Read more...]
@1437 hrs Co. 10,11 and Medic 560-3 were dispatched to the N 11th St exit of Rt 12 for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 10 went responding @1439 hrs and received additional information that this was a two vehicle accident with a van on its side and one … [Read more...]
This week the Goodwill Fire Co. made its way down to the Berks County Fire Training Center to preform live fire training evolution's. All interior qualified firefighters were separated into three different teams, each team had a specific task during the evolution and each member … [Read more...]
Brush 10 & E10-1 reported to Jim Dietrich Park for a Firework Detail. The event that was held was Muhlenberg Townships Spring Fiesta. Crews stood by while the firework company preformed the show and then checked the surrounding area for any hot spots. All in all the event … [Read more...]
@1703 hrs Co. 10, 11 and Medic 560-1 were dispatched to the Rt 61 SB on ramp to Rt 12 EB for an motor vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 10 and Rescue 10 went responding @1706 hrs and Engine 10 went responding moments later. The additional information that Berks DES gave was a … [Read more...]
The Hazmat assignment was dispatched @ 1057 hrs for a report of an odor of natural gas and employees feeling ill at the Wells Fargo Bank. L10 and R10 went responding @1100 hrs. Crews arrived on location with the bank manager at the front door and the employees evacuated and away … [Read more...]
This week our Tuesday night training was all about fire hydrants. The company went over the simple operation of the fire hydrant, we also went over the forward and reverse lay of 5 inch supply hose and how to repack the 5 inch. It was a great hands on opportunity for are newer … [Read more...]
@1442 hrs company 10 & 11 were dispatched to Rt 12 EB between Rt 61 and N 5th St Highway for a report of multiple brush fires along the side of the road. Chief 10, Brush 10 & Engine 10-1 responded immediately after dispatched. Chief 10 arrived on location @1445 took … [Read more...]
@1105 Hrs the Structure Fire assignment was dispatched to 4036 Reading Crest Ave for a report of smoke coming from the basement. Chief 10 arrived on location @1108 Hrs and reported a two story single family dwelling with nothing showing from the front side (A) of the house. After … [Read more...]
This past Saturday members met up and held a in-house training drill to better themselfs and the department. Members took the time and reviewed and practiced multiple skills, some that they use everyday, and some they hope they never have to use. The morning started with an … [Read more...]
