Our Condolences to the family of Retired Firefighter Donald L. Daniels who passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008. Firefighter Daniels last worked on Engine 14 on the D Platoon after a long assignment on Ladder 1. He retired in May of 1995. Donald was also active in many committees of the Reading Firefighters Local 1803 and was instrumental in negotiations of many of the benefits that firefighters still enjoy today.
Our condolences go out to the family of Retired Firefighter Robert J. Luckenbill, Sr. who passed away on October 5, 2008. "Snorkel Bob" last worked the B Platoon on Snorkel 1, retiring in February of 1992.
Funeral arrangements for Police Officer Anthony Miccicke, Sr. are announced and the Fire Department will help honor the life of the Police Officer.
Sierra's Night with the Reading Royals to Benefit 4 Paws For Ability
A bus trip to New York City is planned for Mid-December. Seats are limited so act fast.
Engine 3 and Car 3 were dispatched at 14:44 this afternoon for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival they found an engine compartment of a vehicle parked at the curb fully involved. The trash line was pulled by the crewman and the fire was attacked. During the operation, the fuel line ruptured and flaming gasoline flowed down the street next to a row of other parked vehicles. Two dry chemical extinguishers were used by the apparatus driver on the running fuel fire. Engine 5 was called to assist. Car 22 also responded. It took firefighters about an hour to extinguish the fire, overhaul and check the other vehicles for damage.
