
Thurs May 17,
2002hrs Company was dispatched with the Rescue to assist Company 4 on park street for a report of gasoline spill in the garage of a residential home. Company was held at station and shortly recalled by the FM.
Tues May 15,
0953 The company was dispatched to 2538 Perkiomen Ave at the Antietam Academy, for a fire alarm sounding, Ladder 1 arrived on the scene with the building evacuated. Crews investigated the alarm to find no cause for the alarm.
Sun May 13,
0643 Utility 1 was dispatched to 5379 Allentown Pike at Ontelaunee Farms for manpower to assist with about 100 tons of Hay on fire.
Tues May 8,
2150hrs Engine 1 was dispatched to cover, on a possible structure fire. Engine 1 arrived on the scene and sent its manpower up. Crews inside reported a minor fire in a trash can with no extension to the building. Company was released by command and were made available.
Mon May 7,
At 2353hrs Ladder 1 and Engine 1 were dispatched to assist company 4 on a residential fire alarm in the 800 block of North 25th Street. The company was held at station and recalled shortly after.
Mon May 7,
At 1438 hrs the company was dispatched to assist on a possible structure fire at route 562 and Ritters Road in Exeter Township. Engine 1 was recalled en-route
Sun May 6,
At 0656hrs the company was dispatched to the 100 block of Melrose Ave in Lower Alsace Township for a reported building fire. L1 was enroute with a heavy smoke column visible from a mile out. Ladder 1 arrived on the scene while with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure as well as the peak of the roof. Crews went into service conducting their primary searches as well as ventilation. Engine1 arrived on the scene and parked their apparatus, and sent their crew up to assist. A “MAYDAY” was sounded by Ladder 1’s officer due to low air and a ceiling collapse on the first floor impeding his means of egress. At this time EVAC was sounded and crews acknowledged the mayday. Ladder 1’s officer made it out with a minor burn on his hand and ears. Once the mayday was cleared crews returned inside the structure to finish interior operations. Extensive overhaul was performed. The company was cleared from the fire at 0930hrs
Sat May 5,
Co Members finished the final Class of Truck Co Duties Taught by Nate Evans Ladder 43 FDNY with Final Burn, Officer, Irons and Hook & Can positions which make up the "Inside Team" of the Truck Co. While operating under live fire and limited visibility conditions, the Irons and Hook & Can firefighters gained entry to the structure, and then proceeded to locate the fire and search for any possible trapped victims. Outside Vent, Vent Enter Search, The Roof man’s duties included the tasks of getting access to the roof via ground ladders, Ariel Ladder and Tower Bucket with the proper tools and equipment, then cutting both inspection and ventilation holes on both pitched and flat roofs on the commercial side 4th Floor of the burn Building .
Dennis Prosick Engine 35 FDNY did a great job helping with Hose line Management working with the Engine Co Part of the Class using Stand Pipes and 3" Gated to 1 ¾ for fire attack on each of the 8 Burns.
A special thanks to Birdsboro who brought Tower 7 along with some members of Birdsboro and Monarch Fire Co. to the class.
Wed May 2,
10:29 Ladder 1 dispatched to Station 79 Wyomissing on a cover assignment while Tower 79 Worked a Multiple Alarm Fire In Spring Twp. Tower 7 Birdsboro was then moved up to Station 1
Monday April 30,
1212 Ladder 1 was dispatched to assist Co 7 with a reported structure fire at 232 West Main Street in Birdsboro. Units on scene reported normal conditions from a pellet stove. The company was recalled in route.