Mt. Penn Fire Company

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Does the Mt. Penn Fire Company have a social hall that I can rent?

The fire company does not currently have a social hall.

2. What if I have an emergency, who do I call?

If you have an emergency  Dial 911.  This will put you in contact with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services dispatch center who will dispatch the proper resources to you.

3. Will the Mt. Penn Fire Company fill my swimming pool?

The fire company does not fill swimming pools at this time.

4. How can I reach the fire company if I have a general question?

You may reach the fire company by calling the station at 610-779-6723.

5. Does the fire company do tours for special groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts?

Yes, special tours can be arranged by contacting the station well in advance of the anticipated tour date.

6. If there is a fire or other emergency at my house, will I receive a bill?

      No.  The fire company does not send a bill for any services we provide. 

7. Do I need to have any special skills to become a member of the fire company?

No.  The fire company provides all of the training needed if you wish to become a firefighter. 

8. Must I become a firefighter if I join the fire company?

No.  The fire company has many other ways to serve from being part of the Fire Police to assisting with admin jobs, station maintenance and truck maintenance.

9. How do I join?

Stop by the station to fill out an application, talk to the members and have a look around.  We are there Tuesday nights from 7p.m. to 9p.m. but there may be people there at any time.  Your application will go through our monthly business meeting for approval.

10.  Why did a fire truck show up first at my house when I called for an ambulance?

Depending on where the ambulance is responding from the fire company may be dispatched to a medical call.  We have several personnel who are medically trained First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics.  They are able to provide basic life support functions until the ambulance arrives with advanced life support equipment and capabilities.  In addition, all of our apparatus are certified by the PA Dept. of Health as quick response units and carry the required amount of equipment to provide such services.

11.  How do I get a copy of a fire report?

A copy of a fire report for an incident involving your property may be requested by your insurance company via US Mail.  The request must be on their company letterhead and be accompanied by a check payable to the Mt. Penn Fire Co. in the amount of $50.00.  The report can then be faxed or emailed to them.  If you want a copy of a report for your own records please follow the same steps as above.

Mt. Penn Fire Company

Phone 610-779-6723

Department Activity

Summary of department activity
2023
MonthFire CallsTotal
January4949Prior Year (2022) Stats
January - 60 | 60
11 less call(s) this year.
February4141Prior Year (2022) Stats
February - 56 | 56
15 less call(s) this year.
March6666Prior Year (2022) Stats
March - 48 | 48
18 more call(s) this year.
April6666Prior Year (2022) Stats
April - 59 | 59
7 more call(s) this year.
May6464Prior Year (2022) Stats
May - 48 | 48
16 more call(s) this year.
June6767Prior Year (2022) Stats
June - 50 | 50
17 more call(s) this year.
July8989Prior Year (2022) Stats
July - 60 | 60
29 more call(s) this year.
August4949Prior Year (2022) Stats
August - 48 | 48
1 more call(s) this year.
September4444Prior Year (2022) Stats
September - 49 | 49
5 less call(s) this year.
October00
November00
December00
Totals535535
Working Fires18


Previous Years

2022683
2021208
2020582
2019656

Our Mission

The mission of the Mt. Penn Fire Company is to protect the lives and property of the people of Mt Penn from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing Rescue services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a 100% Volunteer work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.

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