Posts tagged community event

Happy Memorial Day

May 25, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

As we begin the unofficial start of the summer season there are things missing this year such as the Exeter Memorial Day Parade, the sun, warm temperatures, pool openings and so on. Hopefully things will return to normal soon and we look forward to that. However there is something else missing, over 1 million Americans who ha [...]

HAPPY EASTER!

April 12, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Although this Easter is not quite what everybody bargained for, the members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company hope today finds you safe, in good health and making the best of things. We wish you a happy and blessed day.

Fastnacht time!

February 16, 2020 Written by John Eisenhard

Probably the best news all year! The 52nd annual Fastnacht sale will be taking place Saturday the 22nd from 8a.m.-4p.m. and Sunday the 23rd from 8a.m. until sold out or 4p.m. (whichever comes first). If you prefer convenient drive up service you can stop by the intersection of 23rd St. & Perkiomen Ave. This location is for [...]

Time for Change

November 1, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s that time of the year again! Time to turn the clocks back one hour Sunday at 2a.m. If you are not going to be awake at that time like most of us, turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. With all that extra time on your hands it is a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and ca [...]

Back to school time

August 24, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

This coming Monday means back to school for a majority of Berks County students. That means there will be extra traffic on the road, especially school buses. We want everybody to have a safe year so if you don’t want to meet our friends in blue here are few tips for you about when & how you should stop for buses. [...]

Hazy, Hot & Fire

August 7, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Just before 12:30p.m. on August 6 Mt. Penn was dispatched with Lower Alsace(Co4) to 21st St. & Perkiomen Ave for a vehicle fire involving a trash truck. On arrival Dep 1-1 (Eisenhard) confirmed a trash truck that had dumped its cargo on the street which was actively burning. E1 pulled 2 lines and was supplied by E4 to kno [...]

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

August 3, 2019 Written by John Eisenhard

Come out to join Central Berks Police as well as numerous other public safety agencies at the A-Field for National Night Out! There will be food, games, prize raffles and plenty of things to see and do. Bring the kids! We are ever hopeful that the weather will cooperate this year for this great community event that [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 24, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

The officers and members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company would like to wish you and your family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! We hope you get what you wished for and are surrounded by friends and family during this holiday season. Please be safe and make memories!

Turkey Time!

November 21, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

Well it’s time for turkey! The Mt. Penn Fire Company wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving! As we head out to be with family and friends this holiday weekend please be careful driving. The Thanksgiving holiday is typically the busiest travel time of the year and there are lots of extra people out on the roads. In the past month sever [...]

Mt. Penn Block Party

October 17, 2018 Written by John Eisenhard

Come on out this Saturday to the annual Mt. Penn Borough Block Party on N. 25th St! The event runs from 12 noon until 5p.m. along N. 25th St. from Cumberland Ave. to Endlich Ave. There will be games, food and fun! Many vendors will also be there with their variety of items to sell. This great community event takes place through th [...]

Summary of department activity

2024
Month	Fire Calls	Total
January	65	65Prior Year (2023) Stats January - 49 \| 49 16 more call(s) this year.
February	45	45Prior Year (2023) Stats February - 41 \| 41 4 more call(s) this year.
March	65	65Prior Year (2023) Stats March - 66 \| 66 1 less call(s) this year.
April	38	38Prior Year (2023) Stats April - 66 \| 66 28 less call(s) this year.
May	0	0
June	0	0
July	0	0
August	0	0
September	0	0
October	0	0
November	0	0
December	0	0
Totals	213	213

Working Fires	8

Previous Years

2023					727
2022					683
2021					208
2020					582