Reading PA Fire Department

MVA on Bridge

January 15, 2006
Shortly after 1730-E5-R1-C8-& M602 were dispatched to the Bingaman Street Bridge for an accident. Unit 21 reported 2 vehicles, 1 vehicle into the rear of a disabled and they needed to take a door with the Jaws. Crews worked on the rescue and 2 victims were removed via spineboard within 15 minutes. M603 was special called for the 2nd victim and E5 assisted EMS to the hospital.

Fire in Occupied Dwelling

January 15, 2006
Box 28 was transmitted at 20:20 with numerous calls reporting a fire in the 400 Block of Spring Garden Street. E5 reported heavy smoke on approach.
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House Fire

January 09, 2006
Firefighters responded to Box 25 around 22:15 for a reported structure fire in the 1200 blk. of Chestnut Street. Car 9 arrived on location in the front of the building and reported heavy smoke from the second floor windows,
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Fire in Supermarket

January 08, 2006

A Platoon

Box 1761 was dispatched at 08:44 this morning for a fire in the rear of the Price Rite Market at 951 N 6th Street. Comm. Center received call from premise and later a fire alarm from that address.

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

Halloween Bash Photos

Check for pictures from our 2008 Halloween Beer Bash in the "Around The Department" Activities area.

Apparatus Photos Updated

Check out our updated apparatus pages!

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Recent Fire Calls

C shift with burning wood?
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Man Pinned During Demolition Project
The scene from the roof of the former ICI paint factory, after a man is removed from between a...
Attic Fire
Firefighters responded to a fire late Thursday morning that has since been ruled suspicious. Box 47 was dispatched just after...
A platoon at it again!
As members of Ladder 1 began to force the front door of the property, A line was readied from Engine...
All floors for the "A"
Upon entry crews found fire on the 1st floor and the basement. A second line was stretched immediatley to handle the...

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