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Monday, October 25th, 2021
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....
Friday, October 22nd, 2021
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...
Friday, October 1st, 2021
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...
Friday, July 23rd, 2021
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...
News
The passing of Retired Deputy Chief Earl "Bud" Bansner
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Retired Deputy Chief Earl "Bud" Bansner
Chief Bansner served the Reading Fire Department for more than 40 years retiring in May of 1988 as the Deputy Chief of the "A" platoon.
The Chief was also a very active member of the Reading Area Firefighters Museum.
Service Information:
Viewing - Wednesday Evening September 13th from 7 - 9
Funeral - Thursday September 14th from 900 - 1000
Lutz Funeral Home - 2100 Perkiomen Avenue
Deputy Chief Bud Bansner
Photo from the Reading Area Firefighters Museum
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017
For the past 3 months the Reading Fire Department has been conducting training on the care of victims during a hostile or terroristic event. All platoons were trained by Deputy Chief Thomas Kemery in use of rapid life-saving skills when dealing with a hostile situation.
Thursday, October 19th, 2017
The following assignments are per Personnel Directive 2017-34 John Dundore - Tower 1 platform operator "D" platoonTravis Martin - Medic 4 "A" platoon
Saturday, October 7th, 2017
The Reading Fire Department held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday October 7th at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Citations are submitted throughout the year by department officers.
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
The fire department will soon be taking delivery of a 2017 Seagrave tractor-drawn ladder truck. The new ladder truck will be replacing a unit built in the late 1990's. Ladder 1 is stationed at 3rd and Court Streets.
Monday, September 25th, 2017
Congratulations to Firefighter Michael Brunner on his promotion to Rescue 1 LieutenantFirefighter Brunner was hired on June 16th of 1997. After completing the academy Mike was assigned to the "D" platoon as a jumper firefighter.
Thursday, September 21st, 2017
The following assignments are per the civil service process and Personnel Directive 2017-30Andrew LaFaver - Jumper #4 "A" platoonDevin Scicchitano - Jumper #5 "C" platoonJames Deck - Jumper #6 "D" platoon
Friday, September 15th, 2017
On Friday evening September 15th the 2017 Reading Fire Recruit Class graduated during a ceremony held at the Double Tree Hotel. After a short presentation by the Officers the recruits were given their badges to be pinned by a family member.
Friday, September 15th, 2017
Reading Firefighters held their final fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy on Friday where we raised $4,172. The event brings our 2017 total to $9,748. Photos
Monday, September 11th, 2017
Reading Firefighters and other honored guests gathered in City Park today to honor the events of 9/11. The ceremony was conducted with pauses at 9:59 and 10:28 to signify the falling of both towers of the World Trade Center.
Sunday, September 10th, 2017
Once again several Reading Firefighters traveled to Prince George's County Maryland to attend the 44th annual IAFF/MDA Softball Tournament. The 3-day tournament features teams from Fire Departments all across the county.
Friday, September 8th, 2017
We wish William "Mountain Dew" Milyo good luck in his future endeavorsBill was hired on June 16th of 1997. After completing the academy Milyo was assigned to the "D" platoon as a jumper.
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Retired Deputy Chief Earl "Bud" BansnerChief Bansner served the Reading Fire Department for more than 40 years retiring in May of 1988 as the Deputy Chief of the "A" platoon.
Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
Congratulations to Lieutenant Thomas Rehr on his promotion to Second Deputy Chief Chief Rehr was hired on July 6th of 1992. After completing fire training Rehr was assigned to the "C" platoon as a jumper firefighter.
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
The following assignment is per Personnel Directive 2017-26 William Farmer - Jumper 2 - "A" platoon
Friday, August 18th, 2017
It is with regret that long time secretary Michele Kline has resigned for a position in the Police Department. Michele has been a staple in the Chief's Office since 1997 when she began working for the department under Fire Chief William Rehr.
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
On August 18th the Greater Lehigh Valley Muscular Dystrophy office conducted their 2017 Berks Lockup. Keith Lerch, son of Reading Firefighter Scott Lerch volunteered to participate. Within a few hours Keith raised more than $920 for MDA.
Monday, July 31st, 2017
The following assignments are per Personnel Directives 2017-20, 2017-22 & 2017-23 1st Deputy Chief Ronald Banks - B platoon, effective 8.2.17Robert Stichter - Engine 5 Crewman "B" platoon, effective 8.2.17Jeffrey Schrack - Engine 9 Driver "C" platoon, effective 8.10.17
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
Congratulations to Firefighter Mike Harcarik on his appointment to the Newark Fire Academy in New Jersey. Mike will endure 13 weeks of training before being unleashed on Newark!
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
Congratulations to 1st Deputy Fire Chief Kent Born on his retirement after 25 years of service. Kent was hired in July of 1992. After training, he was assigned as a jumper firefighter on the "C" platoon.
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
Congratulations to Firefighter Quentin Englehart on nearly 25 years of service to the City of Reading. Quentin retired on May 21st however he was unable to finish his interview until now. Firefighter Englehart began his career on July 6th of 1992.
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