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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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Administrative Officer resigns
Friday, September 8th, 2017

We wish William "Mountain Dew" Milyo good luck in his future endeavors

Bill was hired on June 16th of 1997. After completing the academy Milyo was assigned to the "D" platoon as a jumper. Bill has also worked the following positions:

Engine 13 driver "C" platoon - December 2nd, 2000

Engine 13 firefighter "C" platoon - June 25th, 2002

Engine 1 firefighter "C" platoon - August 16th, 2008

On August 16th of 2014 Bill was appointed as the Administrative Officer for the department handling day-to-day operations and other duties for the department.

Administrative Officer resigns
Photo by Nik Knauer
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Firefighters complete tactical casualty care training
Monday, October 23rd, 2017
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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.
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Personnel Assignments
Thursday, October 19th, 2017
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The following assignments are per Personnel Directive 2017-34 John Dundore - Tower 1 platform operator "D" platoonTravis Martin - Medic 4 "A" platoon
Firefighters recognized during awards ceremony
Saturday, October 7th, 2017
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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.
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Ladder 1 nearing completion
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
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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.
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Firefighter promoted
Monday, September 25th, 2017
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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.
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Personnel assignments
Thursday, September 21st, 2017
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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
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New recruits graduate
Friday, September 15th, 2017
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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.
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Firefighters raise $4,172 during fall boot drive
Friday, September 15th, 2017
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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
Reading Firefighters honor sacrifices made on 9/11
Monday, September 11th, 2017
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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.
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Firefighters attend MDA Softball Tournament in Maryland
Sunday, September 10th, 2017
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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.
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Administrative Officer resigns
Friday, September 8th, 2017
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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.
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The passing of Retired Deputy Chief Earl "Bud" Bansner
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
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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.
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Lieutenant promoted
Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
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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.
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Personnel Assignments
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
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The following assignment is per Personnel Directive 2017-26 William Farmer - Jumper 2 - "A" platoon
Long time fire department secretary resigns
Friday, August 18th, 2017
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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.
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MDA Lockup
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
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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.
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Personnel Assignments
Monday, July 31st, 2017
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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
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Firefighter resigns for job in Newark
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
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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!
1st Deputy Chief Kent Born
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
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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.
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Firefighter Quentin Englehart
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
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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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