Reading PA Fire Department

At 18:27, Engine 3 and Medic 601 were dispatched to a Pedestrian Accident at Front and Buttonwood Streets. Further up dates indicated it may be an MVA. Other reports from police indicated that a police officer was drug by a fleeing vehicle and requested EMS expedite.

The Engine arrived within moments and reported a person down at Front & Elm. Police assisted with stabilizing the injured officer. A very large crowd had gathered but remained orderly. The Officer was transported to Reading Hospital with unspecified injuries by medic 602 and Engine 3. He was listed in good condition later in the evening.

Smoke began to fill the Cit-go gas mart at the corner of Lancaster Ave & Kenhorst Blvd this afternoon. The condition prompted the response of Box 164. First arriving Engine #14 found smoke throughout the store and reported they may have an electrical issue. Crew were deployed in the building and onto the roof via Ladder 1. An electrician was notified by the manager, and worked with the companies to determine the source of the problem. Companies cleared the scene while the electrician sorted out the problem.

Companies On The Box:

Engines - 14, 5, 3, 1

Ladders - 1, (3 error in dispatch), Medic 601

Box 51 was tapped around 1500 hrs for the 800 block of Church Street. Communications reported one phone call received for smoke and fire on the second floor of the dwelling. Companies investigated, and found smoke banked down on the second floor and located a small fire in a bedroom. The fire was possibly caused by clothing and an overheated electrical outlet. Crews extinguished the fire and vented to property in about 30 minutes.

 Companies On The Box:

Engines - 11, 9, 3, 1

Ladder - 3 

Rescue, M601, car's 3 & 8