Reading PA Fire Department

Attic Fire

November 20, 2008
Firefighters responded to a fire late Thursday morning that has since been ruled suspicious. Box 47 was dispatched just after 10:30.
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A platoon at it again!

November 19, 2008

As members of Ladder 1 began to force the front door of the property, A line was readied from Engine 3. With the door forced the fresh intake of oxygen caused the fire to flare out the 3rd floor windows of the dwelling.(photo by Brett Mack)

All floors for the "A"

November 19, 2008
Upon entry crews found fire on the 1st floor and the basement. A second line was stretched immediatley to handle the fire on the 1st & 2nd floors. Eventually, a 3rd line was stretched due to fire travel throughout the balloon frame dwelling. (Photo By Brett Mack)
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Early Morning Pin On Da "C"

November 16, 2008
Car 6 had the Rescue company go into service, carefully working around the downed power lines. Using a combination of the Spreaders and RAMs, the A-post and rocker panel were displaced and a dash roll was performed to remove the driver. The driver was freed approximately 30 minutes later.
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More Garages

November 12, 2008
Off-duty Firefighter James Stoudt Jr. was returning from an errand when he noticed a sizable column of smoke from 9th & Franklin Streets. Continuing further, he found 2 - 2 story garages burning in the 100 blk of Maitland Street. Photo from Ray Wertz,
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Upcoming Events

New York City Bus Trip

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

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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...
Early Morning Pin On Da "C"
Car 6 had the Rescue company go into service, carefully working around the downed power lines. Using a combination of...
More Garages
Off-duty Firefighter James Stoudt Jr. was returning from an errand when he noticed a sizable column of smoke from 9th...

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