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Neversink Kitchen Fire
July 14, 2008

Box 18 was tapped this afternoon bringing companies out for a fire on Neversink street. First arriving apparatus found 46 Neversink with heavy first showing on the first floor rear. Crews had the fire under-control approx 20 minutes later.

Companies On The Box:

Engines - 5, 1, 13, 3

Ladders - Tower, 1

Rescue 1, M601, Car's 4, 8 

 

 
"D" Platoon Dog Rescue
July 11, 2008

First responders kept a drainage ditch from becoming a watery grave for one lucky pooch.

It happened in Reading late yesterday. Police say a passer-by called them after seeing the dog stuck in the drainage ditch at Raymond and Delta Avenues.

Rescuers had a difficult time getting the dog out of there. They were up to the challenge and managed to capture the dog and haul it up in that bright orange rescue tarp.

There's no word as to whether the dog has an owner, but it did have a collar. Authorities say the canine appears to be in good shape, just a little shaken up by the ordeal.

 

Story from Channel 6 ABC news 

 
Codes Issue Ends In Death of Toddler
July 09, 2008

Engine 11 & EMS were dispatched into the 600 blk of North Front street for a child that had fallen from a roof. Crews worked the child, who was transported to the Reading Hospital and Medical Center before being flown to a pediatric care at Hershey Medical Center. Unfortunately the boy succumbed to his injuries a day later.

The building located at 620 North Front street, had been condemned by city codes officials. The multiple unit apartment building had several occupants including the child. It was found that the child was riding a tricycle on the roof of the building to which there were no railings installed. The city was working on removing the tenants and citing the owner. The police department was also filing seperate criminal charges.   

 

 
Box Alarm on Neversink Mountain
July 02, 2008
dscn0339.jpgdispatched today at 1630 hours for what was thought to be a small brush fire on the Neversink Mountain. As companies began to arrive a large volume of fire was observed on the southern slope off of south 9th street. Other city companies were also sent to assist with manpower and some master stream activity
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Wildfire in Oakbrook Project
June 30, 2008
At 1740, E1-B2-B3- and C5 were turned out for a reported "mountain fire" in the Neversink Mountain called in from the Oakbrook section of the city. Communications reported not having any visuals on the mountain and numerous calls were being received for the 1100 block of E. Wyomissing Blvd. E1-B2-and C5 determined Neversink was false while B3 was rerouted to the Oakbrook area and E14-C3 were dispatched to assist. B3 reported a heavy column on the approach and found a deep seated 50x30 brush fire burning behind the Olivets Club at 1161 Pershing Blvd. Flames were lapping over 10 feet and a utility pole with high voltage lines was fully engulfed. B3 quickly went to work with their 2 hose reels and E14 established a water supply. B2 & C5 arrived to assist and an 1 3/4 line was put into service and the fire was contained within 20 minutes. 15 gallons of detergent was cycled through B3 into the lines. Met-Ed was called to the scene but determined charring was the only damage to their property. Forestry crews arrived and handled clean up. RFD crews cleared at 1900.
 
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Department Wide Tech-Rescue Training

The department will be beginning NFPA 1006 Training For Technical Rescue. The course starts in November and finishes in March.

Fire Museum Undergoing Repairs

The Liberty Station Fire Museum Project moves forward with some repairs to the exterior, and a new heating system.

Allentown Brother In Need!

There will be a monetary collection for Allentown Fire Fighter Rick Ensley.  He and his family suffered a total loss of home and possessions due to a fire that occurred on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. photo from Morning Call  

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