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Written by FF K. Licwinko
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Monday, 21 July 2008 |
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A box alarm was struck Saturday evening in the area of 9th & South streets. Commnunications advised car 6 they were receiving multiple calls reporting flames from an old warehouse on 9th street. Units arrived to find a vehicle well off. Car 6 held the box to one engine company.
Companies On The Box:
Engines - 13, 1, 5, 3
Ladders - Tower, 1
Rescue, EMS, Car 6
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Written by ReadingPAFire Staff Reporter
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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Crews found a 10 bay garage with fire showing from several bays. Engine
1 stretched in from Cherry St, along with Engine 13 stretching a 2 1/2”
line to supply a step-gun.
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Written by Staff Reporter
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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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
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Written by ReadingPAFire Staff Reporter
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Friday, 11 July 2008 |
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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
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Written by ReadingPAFire Staff Reporter
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 |
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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.
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Written by FF A. Kutz
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
 dispatched 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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Written by FF M. Biancone
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Monday, 30 June 2008 |
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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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