Posts by John Eisenhard

Oley Structure Fire

April 3, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On April 3rd about 1:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched with several other companies to assist Oley(Co 5) on a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Mud Run Rd. First arriving units had a house back a long lane with fire showing up the front of the house. Supply line was laid up the lane from Mud Run Rd and a second alarm for [...]

Alsace Structure Fire

April 2, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On April 2 shortly after 10:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company to assist on a reported structure fire at 198 Heckman Rd. First arriving units from Laureldale(Co13) and Muhlenberg(Co’s 10 & 11) found a well involved garage fire with extension to the house. A second alarm was struck by command for additional tankers [...]

Mt. Penn Banquet

March 23, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On March 23rd the crew from Mt. Penn along with family and friends took a break and gathered at the Hilton Double Tree in Reading for their dinner and awards banquet. Awards were presented for length of service and completion of fire school classes as well as a Unit Citation to several members for actions which saved a woman̵ [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Structure

March 17, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Shortly before 9a.m. on March 17, Mt. Penn was dispatched with several other companies to assist Birdsboro (Co7) with a reported structure fire in the 100 block of S. Mill St. Berks County Communications gave additional information to Chief 7 (Kulp) that the police were reporting a large amount of smoke from that area as well and he ar [...]

Approaching Spring!!

March 5, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Now that the annual fastnacht sale has come and gone and we SOLD OUT thanks to your generosity and we had more snow that caused a rash of calls on Monday involving trees and wires it’s time to move on and SPRING AHEAD!!! That’s right, this Saturday before you get too tired and call it a day, take a few minutes to change the batte [...]

FASTNACHT TIME!!

February 27, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time again! Mt. Penn Fire Company will be having their 51st annual fastnacht sale March 2nd & 3rd. Fastnachts will be available at the fire station, 2711 Grant St. from 8a.m. until 4p.m. on Saturday and 8a.m. until sold out on Sunday. We will also have convenient drive-up-service at the intersection of 23rd St. & P [...]

Oley Structure Fire

February 18, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Chris Young/Fleetwood Fire Photo Fleetwood Fire Photo Chris Young/Fleetwood Fire Photo On February 18 shortly after 12:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched to assist Oley (Co5) and several other companies for a reported structure fire at 456 Main St. Response time for the first arriving units was short as this is just up the street from [...]

RIT to Wyomissing

February 11, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On February 11 shortly after 5a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT to assist Wyomissing Fire Dept (Co 79) and several other companies on a working structure fire at 1614 Penn Ave. Arriving crews found heavy fire in the basement with smoke throughout the house. As searches were underway other crews stretched several lines and w [...]

Here and there

January 30, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

The snow ended last night but it was getting colder! Mt. Penn was dispatched as the RIT company to 529 E Wesner Rd. in Maidencreek Twp. just before 6:30a.m. Arriving units had a fire in the basement that extended to the first floor. Arriving crews encountered frozen hydrants near the scene and had to initially rely on tank water. Fortuna [...]

3rd alarm RIT Assignment

January 26, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 26th shortly before 6:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched as an additional rapid intervention team(RIT) to 1643 Lancaster Avenue in Cumru Township at Supreme Cleaners for a structure fire. First arriving units had to contend with heavy fire on the second floor apartment area as well as temperatures that were well below freezing. [...]

Summary of department activity

2019
Month	Total
January	69Prior Year (2018) Stats January - 46 23 more call(s) this year.
February	55Prior Year (2018) Stats February - 43 12 more call(s) this year.
March	56Prior Year (2018) Stats March - 38 18 more call(s) this year.
April	64Prior Year (2018) Stats April - 45 19 more call(s) this year.
May	49Prior Year (2018) Stats May - 45 4 more call(s) this year.
June	51Prior Year (2018) Stats June - 36 15 more call(s) this year.
July	48Prior Year (2018) Stats July - 55 7 less call(s) this year.
August	0
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	0
Totals	392

Working Fires	12

Previous Years

2018					553
2017					462
2016					455
2015					453

Posts by John Eisenhard

Oley Structure Fire

Alsace Structure Fire

Mt. Penn Banquet

St. Patrick’s Day Structure

Approaching Spring!!

FASTNACHT TIME!!

Oley Structure Fire

RIT to Wyomissing

Here and there

3rd alarm RIT Assignment

Department Activity

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