Reading PA Fire Department

 With the report of entrapment, car 7 made a special request for Ladder 1 for manpower. The Rescue went in service making quick work of the driver's side door. The drivers was removed via backboard and transported to The RHMC Trauma Center.

At 21:07, Box 521, 10th and Robeson was rung for a dwelling fire reported to be located at 1155 no.10th St. Companies on the box were E9, E11, E1, L-3, R1, Medic 602, E13 safety and Cars 3 and 6.

Ladder 3 arrived and reported a 2 1/2 story MOR dwelling with heavy smoke from the 2nd floor. All occupants were reported to be out of the building.

Engine 9 stretched a line and encountered  fire in a 2nd floor middle room. Companies searched and vented the building and brought the fire under control in about 15 min.

Companies remained on the scene for about an hour overhauling. FM's office is investigating.

With the night shift change approaching, D platoon members were called to action from Box 641. Communications reported multiple calls for 2 properties at 929 & 931 Locust street. Engine 9 had smoke showing from 9th and Windsor after leaving the station, on scene they found a 2 bay garage well involved. 5 vehicles were found burning within the building along with the structure itself. One FF was burned and transported to RHMC. The injuries were not severe. The fire was under control in 30 minutes.

Companies On The Box

Engines: 9,11,1,13

Ladder: 3

Rescue, M601, Car's 1,4,22