Posts tagged community event

Almost there!

July 28, 2023 Written by John Eisenhard

Renovations on the station are progressing well. It’s been a long month with lots of work accomplished by the contractors and the truck crew. The new floors are in, and the painting is complete! New chairs have been delivered along with the cabinets and appliances. In the next few weeks things should be finished up and we can start [...]

Memorial Day

May 27, 2023 Written by John Eisenhard

Memorial Day weekend is here! Despite the temperatures that may suggest otherwise it is the unofficial start of the summer season. There will be parades, cookouts, pool openings and parties all across this nation. We hope everybody has a great time and safe time with family and friends! During this holiday weekend it is important t [...]

Fastnacht Finale!

February 18, 2023 Written by John Eisenhard

Thanks to your continued support and indulgence we have SOLD OUT of fastnachts for 2023! The nice weather combined with an unprecedented early turnout made this happen and we are very thankful to all of you who stopped by the station or the intersection to make their purchase. We will be cleaning up at station and having a day to r [...]

Fabulous Fastnachts!!

February 13, 2023 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Shake off those winter blues and come on out to get the best fastnachts in Berks! It looks like the weather will cooperate too! Mt. Penn’s 55th annual sale of these incredible treats is scheduled for this weekend, February 18th and 19th from 8a.m. until 4p.m. As we all k [...]

Need to get a letter to Santa?

November 30, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Hey kids…got a letter you need sent express to the North Pole? Want to ask Santa for a few extra things this year? The Mt. Penn Fire Company has the solution! Write a letter to Santa and have mom and dad help you drop it in the special mailbox out front of the Mt. Penn Fire Co. at 2711 Grant St. and it will be sent via special [...]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

November 27, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Yes, it’s true! After some brief negotiations between borough council, fire company officers and township supervisors with Santa’s North Pole Central Command (SNPCC), that jolly old elf and everybody’s favorite jolly guy with a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus will be making his way around Mt. Penn Borough AND Alsace To [...]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

November 21, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

It was a pretty busy weekend at Mt. Penn with numerous calls for trees on wires, a few brush fires, a few structure fire calls as well as several medical assists. As we rapidly approach Thanksgiving and the real start of the holiday season, we hope you take time out from the retail madness and general craziness of the world to be thankf [...]

Tonight’s the Night!

November 5, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

Here we go again! It doesn’t seem like fall, especially with those temperatures outside the past few days. While you are out doing yardwork and other home projects in your shorts don’t forget to grab some batteries from the store for your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 2a.m. tomorrow is the time change where we fall [...]

AVCP Trunk or Treat

October 29, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 29 Mt. Penn, along with Lower Alsace (Co4), Lower Alsace EMS (Squad 555) and Central Berks Regional PD, joined with the Antietam Valley Community Partnership for Trunk or Treat night at the Antietam Pool parking lot. Just as with the other night in Alsace Township, beautiful weather was on tap although the temps were a bi [...]

Alsace Township Trunk or Treat

October 27, 2022 Written by John Eisenhard

On October 27th Mt. Penn and Blandon Fire Company (Co12) teamed up for the Alsace Township Trunk or Treat held at the Shoppes at Woodside from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. This event provides a central and safe location for the younger population of the township to collect some goodies that will, no doubt, be frowned upon by dentists everywhere [...]

Summary of department activity

2023
Month	Fire Calls	Total
January	49	49Prior Year (2022) Stats January - 60 \| 60 11 less call(s) this year.
February	41	41Prior Year (2022) Stats February - 56 \| 56 15 less call(s) this year.
March	66	66Prior Year (2022) Stats March - 48 \| 48 18 more call(s) this year.
April	66	66Prior Year (2022) Stats April - 59 \| 59 7 more call(s) this year.
May	64	64Prior Year (2022) Stats May - 48 \| 48 16 more call(s) this year.
June	67	67Prior Year (2022) Stats June - 50 \| 50 17 more call(s) this year.
July	89	89Prior Year (2022) Stats July - 60 \| 60 29 more call(s) this year.
August	49	49Prior Year (2022) Stats August - 48 \| 48 1 more call(s) this year.
September	44	44Prior Year (2022) Stats September - 49 \| 49 5 less call(s) this year.
October	0	0
November	0	0
December	0	0
Totals	535	535

Working Fires	18

Previous Years

2022					683
2021					208
2020					582
2019					656