Reading City Structure Fire

October 31, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Harry Yohn photo On October 30th, shortly before 5p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other mutual aid companies to assist Reading City with a 2nd alarm structure fire in the 700 block of N. 10th St. First arriving units had heavy fire in multiple homes with possible entrapment. A 3rd alarm was struck as the 2nd alarm units we [...]

Already time to fall back

October 30, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time of year already! When you turn the old clock back 1 hour this Saturday don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This helps protect you, your family and home. It’s probably the most important thing you can do to provide for your safety!

Safe Charging is a Superpower-Fire Pr...

October 5, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s Fire Prevention week again and the theme is all about safe charging of your battery devices. There has been a significant increase in fires resulting from these devices being charged over the past few years. Once on fire batteries go into “thermal runaway” and burn and they do so at 400 to 1800 fahrenheit which is mor [...]

Haz-mat assist to Reading City

September 26, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On September 25th about 12:45p.m. Spill 1 was dispatched to assist the City of Reading for an oil spill on Riverfront Drive at Penske Beach. First arriving units found 100+ gallons of oil in the river and called for additional help. Crews deployed containment booms in the water to contain the oil. The incident was turned over to the Sewer [...]

BACK TO SCHOOL!

August 24, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s already that time, summer flew by and the kids are back in school! Just a friendly reminder to pay extra attention while driving since there is now extra traffic and lots of extra pedestrians in the mornings and afternoons.

Crash with entrapment

July 25, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 25th just before 2:30p.m. Rescue 1 was dispatched to assist Lower Alsace(Co4) to the 100 block of Spook Lane for a vehicle on its roof with entrapment. First arriving confirmed the report with the victim in the process of self-extricating. Crews cleaned up debris and stood by until the tow company removed it while the victim was tak [...]

Construction continues

July 23, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Another step forward in the building addition. Today the steel arrived and crews began to set it in place. A few more days and they will be ready to pour the floor before the rest the steel is erected. STAY TUNED!

Busy Friday Afternoon

July 17, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 17th just after 4:30p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies to assist Blandon(Co12) on a reported brush fire at 2020 Mt. Laurel Rd in Alsace Township. First arriving units had heavy smoke from a deep seated fire on a steep embankment where old trees and brush had been dumped. Heavy equipment had to be used t [...]

Oley Structure Fire

July 6, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Courtesy Oley Fire Co. Courtesy Oley Fire Co. Courtesy Oley Fire Co On July 5th just before 9:30p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies to 20 Raker Dr. in Oley Township for a reported structure fire. First arriving units confirmed heavy smoke and a working fire at the rear of the home with everybody evacuated. [...]

Exeter Township Structure Fire

July 5, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On July 5th shortly after 10a.m. Mt. Penn, along with several mutual aid companies, were dispatched to 1132 Fox Run for a reported structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units confirmed the report with all occupants reported out a few minutes later. Crews used several lines to extinguish the fire while searches and ventilation were [...]

Month	Monthly Total
January	52
February	50
March	77
April	54
May	50
June	65
July	64
August	71
September	55
October	69
November	10
December
Total For The Year	617