Posts by John Eisenhard

Lower Alsace Crash

January 20, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 19th about 3:15p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched to assist Lower Alsace(Co4) with fluids down after a no-injury crash on Skyline Drive approximately 1/4 mile North of List Rd. On arrival units found a single vehicle leaking fluids after striking the wall at high speed. All of the occupants were out & walking around with no ap [...]

Alsace Township Crash

January 7, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 6 just after 11a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Lower Alsace(Co4), Muhlenberg(Co66) and Ruscombmanor(Co34) to the 200 block of Antietam Rd. for a vehicle crash with injuries. Additional info reported a dump truck into the woods with the driver injured. Arriving units found the scene as described with a loaded tri-axle dum [...]

2nd alarm assist to City

January 4, 2021 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 2 just before 11:30p.m. Engine 1 & Rescue 1 were dispatched to assist Reading City on the 2nd alarm for 1240 Chestnut St, structure fire with entrapment. The first arriving city units had heavy fire venting from the 1st floor with extension to the 2nd floor & reports of people still inside. Lines were quickly pulled [...]

Goodbye & good riddance 2020

December 31, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Today is our lucky day! 2020 is leaving at midnight and we will (if you’re still awake) ring in 2021. This past year has been full of challenges for all of us in fire, EMS and law enforcement as well as for everybody else all around the world. Let’s hope 2021 brings some positive and tangible changes for the good of all ins [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 23, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

As this year winds down all of us at the Mt. Penn Fire Company would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. It’s been quite a year for everybody! Take time to enjoy your family and friends during this special season and do your best to find happiness everywhere. Stay safe!

Assist to Reading City

December 22, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On December 19 shortly before 9a.m. Engine 1 was dispatched on the second alarm to assist Reading City at 1103 Spruce St. with a working fire. City units arrived with heavy fire from the first floor and in the process of fighting the fire and searching the vacant structure a firefighter went through the second floor. A mayday was sound [...]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

December 16, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

By a special agreement between the Fire Chief and the North Pole Travel Company this Saturday, December 19 beginning at 5p.m. that jolly old elf, Santa Claus, will be making the rounds of Mt. Penn on a fire truck. Make sure you listen for the sirens and look for the lights so you know when he is in the neighborhood. Make sure you are d [...]

Give us a hand!

December 14, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

With the potential for a large snowfall this week we would like to take a minute to remind you that you can help us if you have a fire hydrant near your home. As you are clearing you driveways and sidewalks take a few extra minutes to shovel out the fire hydrant. It could make all the difference for your neighborhood in the event of a fire [...]

Sad news from the 34 House

December 4, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

The officers & members of Mt. Penn send our sincerest condolences to our brothers & sisters at the top of the hill on the passing of Assistant Chief Eric Fox. “ It is with deep regret that the Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Assistant Chief Eric Fox on December 3rd after a long and courageous [...]

Alsace Crash

November 28, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

On November 27 just before 4p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Laureldale (Co13) and Muhlenberg (Co66) to the area of 2929 Pricetown Rd. for a vehicle fire. Berks Radio then advised this was a crash with fire, vehicle into the woods based on additional calls. Chief 13 (Feltenberger) reported a working fire with vehicle into woods on h [...]

2021
Month	Total
January	51Prior Year (2020) Stats January - 39 12 more call(s) this year.
February	48Prior Year (2020) Stats February - 45 3 more call(s) this year.
March	56Prior Year (2020) Stats March - 32 24 more call(s) this year.
April	17Prior Year (2020) Stats April - 56 39 less call(s) this year.
May	0
June	0
July	0
August	0
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	0
Totals	172

Working Fires	8

2020					582
2019					656
2018					553
2017					462