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Local 1803 Donates to Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks
Monday, October 25th, 2021
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On Monday, October 25th, members from Local 1803 visited the offices of Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks. Local 1803 raised money this year through the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts....
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2021 Reading Fire Department Toy Drive
Friday, October 22nd, 2021
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Please consider purchasing 2021 Reading Fire Department Toy Drive apparel to help us get toys for local kids in need this Christmas. We appreciate you helping us in this great cause! Link posted below...
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Firefighter Gives 26 Years of Dedicated Service
Friday, October 1st, 2021
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Hired on February 1st of 1995, Judd Weber began his firefighting career on the C-Platoon where he was assigned as a jumper after graduating the fire academy. Firefighter Weber remained a jumper on C-s...
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RFD 2021 Recruit Class Graduates
Friday, July 23rd, 2021
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Congratulations to the 2021 recruit class on their graduation of the fire academy. The recruit class has finished 6 months of strenuous training led by Lieutenant Batz and now will be assigned to stre...
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Firehouse Struck with Gunfire
Sunday, June 21st, 2020
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Around the hours of 2315, one of our firehouses was struck by gun fire. Multiple rounds were fired in the area, striking a moving vehicle, the parking authority building across the street, as well as sending a bullet through the window of our Lieutenant’s office at the Plum St and Franklin St ...
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Firefighters of Our Union Local Hand Out Bread to Help City Residents
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
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Tuesday, firefighters from our Union Local set up and handed out bread to residents in our city. We were able to hand out every loaf! Thank you to our community residents for accepting and we hope it will help out in some way.
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Reading Fire Recruits moving closer to graduation
Thursday, June 4th, 2020
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The Reading Fire Department Recruit Academy is moving closer to graduation after a challenging few months. COVID-19 restrictions have impacted the academy at every level. The class traveled to the York County Fire School this week to complete live-fire training.
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NATIVITY B.V.M. High School of Pottsville, helps Reading Fire Department
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
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As the dangers and lethality of COVID-19 became apparent, so did the lack of proper PPE. Many public safety groups began to put out the call for assistance from any outlet they could. While some places were unable to help, Nativity BVM of Pottsville was more than willing to help the Reading Fire Dep...
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Pandemic Operations
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020
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With the country in the midst of a battle with the COVID-19 pandemic many people have adjusted to life with distance restrictions, the wearing of face masks, and staying at home as much as possible. Many businesses have been closed or adjusted operations to comply with safety guidelines.
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March Personnel Assignments
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020
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ORDER#NAMEPOSITIONNEW POSITIONEFFECTIVE2020-03Joshua SchmeckMedic 3 "C"Medic 1 "C"3.27.2020
Retired Firefighter Zenith "Skip" Ludwig Passes
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
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We offer our condolences on the passing of Retired Firefighter Zenith "Skip" LudwigSkip retired from Rescue 1 on the "B" platoon in June of 2000 after serving for 41 years as both a career & volunteer firefighter.
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City places new ambulance in service
Friday, March 13th, 2020
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The city has recently placed this 2019 Ford/AEV Traumahawk Ambulance in service at Medic 2.
2019 Statistics
Saturday, March 7th, 2020
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Response statistics for 2019AMBULANCESMedic 14,862Medic 24,785Medic 34,755Medic 44,790LADDERS & RESCUE COMPANYLadder 11,850Ladder 31,100Tower 11,600Rescue 11,494ENGINE COMPANIESEngine 13,282Engine 32,382Engine 51,426*Engine 6172Engine 71,798Engine 91,640 TOTAL FD RUNS10,323TOTAL EMS RUNS20,337MI...
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2020 Battle of Badges Hockey Game
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
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It's time again for the 15th Annual Battle of Badges Hockey game as Reading Firefighters and Police Officers are set to take on Allentown Firefighters and Police Officers! The game will take place on March 8th at the Santander Arena and starts at 12:30pm.
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Boots vs Badges Charity Basketball Game
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
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Come out to Reading Senior High School on March 27th starting at 6:00 pm as first responders take to the court for kids! As stated from the Reading Recreation Commission's Facebook event, "Basketball players from the Reading Fire and Police Departments (assisted by RRC youth) will take to t...
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Fire Department SCUBA Team disbands
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
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The Reading Fire Department SCUBA has disbanded after serving the region for more than 57 years. The idea for an underwater rescue team was mentioned after the tragic drowning of a girl in 1960. After speaking with Fire Chief Russel Bowers permission was granted for members to volunteer their time t...
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Reading Firefighters Assist With Local Habitat for Humanity Project
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
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On Wednesday, 02/12/2020, Reading Firefighters Lt. Brunner, Luke Schultz, Lucas Baker, Josh Green, and Corbin Keiser volunteer to assist with local Habitat for Humanity Project. The project took place at 346 West Greenwich Street and the crews moved 150 sheets of drywall and concrete bags into the s...
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Reading Fire Department Class of 2020
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
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Bottom row left to right: Hunter McMullen, Zachary ZerbeMiddle Row: Kieran Dolan, Ryan McCloskeyTop Row: Patrick Walls, Christopher Turner, & Edward Yescavage who returned from last year after a medical emergency.Academy Start Date: 02/03/2020
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Retired Fire Chief Schaeffer passes
Sunday, January 5th, 2020
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The Reading Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Chief Charles "Swifty" Schaeffer. Swifty served as the Chief of the Department from 1983 to 1993. Chief Schaeffer's service to the city began when he joined the Reading Hose Fire Company.
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December Personnel Assignments
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020
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ORDER #NAMEPOSITIONNEW POSITIONEFFECTIVE2019-57Joshua SchmeckAdministrative OfficerMedic 3 "C" 1.5.20202019-58Michele KlineReading Police DepartmentAdministrative Officer1.1.2020
Welcome Back Michele
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
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A big welcome back to Michele Kline as she returns to the Fire Department to serve as the Administrative Officer. Michele had transferred to the Reading Police Department in August of 2017 after working in the Fire Chief's Office for 24 years.
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Reading photo selected in annual media awards contest
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
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Congratulations to Jordan Bankert for his first-place tie in the 2019 International Association of Firefighters Media Awards contest. The photo was taken on a cold November morning in 2018. Firefighters from the C platoon were sent to this dwelling fire in the 1300 block of Cotton Street.
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City takes delivery of new vehicle for K-9 unit
Monday, December 9th, 2019
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The city has recently taken delivery of a 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck with utility cap. The truck is assigned to Lieutenant Trent Zulick and K-9 Gracie. The vehicle has all creature comforts designed to transport the Lt.
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November Personnel Assignments
Sunday, December 1st, 2019
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ORDER #NAMEPOSITIONNEW POSITIONEFFECTIVE2019-56Rebecca ZentmyerJumper "B"Engine 9 FF "B" 11.20.2019
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