Fire Departments on scene included Eastern Berks, Hereford, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Seisholtsville Gilbertsville, Topton, and New Hanover; along with medic units from Bally and Boyertown. Found leak on natural gas feed in home. 30) Jan 25 Fire Police sent for traffic control around disabled vehicles in the snow on Conrad Rd in District. At one point a second ambulance was requested to the scene for [] Thank you to all our mutual aid fire police! 241) June 21 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Lenape Rd in Washington, 240) June 20 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville, 239) June 20 97 for a Medical Assist to EMS on Lenape Rd in Washington, 238) June 20 97 requested by 505 to supply a driver for Medic 505 for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington, 237) June 19 97 for an AFA on Pine St in Bally, 236) June 18 97 sent to assist EMS on Sugar Maple Rd in Washington, 235) June 17 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Trauma on 4th St in Bally. Assignment held to 95. All resident escaped and a pet cat was located safely. 309) Aug 24 97 for tree on wires, local power outage on Dogwood Dr in District, 308) Aug 23 Fire Police3 from 97, 95 and 58 sent for traffic control around an non-injury MVA on Forgedale Rd in Washington. 177) June 7 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Trauma on Main St in Bechtelsville. 284-296) Remnants of Hurricane Ida spent through the area Tuesday August 31 through Thursday Sept 2 dumped 6+ inches of rain and departing with high winds. 422) Nov 12 97 sent for wires down on Baldy Hill Rd in District. 229) July 17 97 and 505 sent at 2300 hours for an MVA with injuries on Weisstown Rd in Washington Twp, 228) July 16 97 and 505 sent for an MVA on Old Rt 100 in Washington, 227) July 14- 97 sent for an AFA at Washington Elementary in Washington. 154) Apr 19 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Old Rt 100 in Washington. Fire Police from Eastern Berks, Boyertown and Hereford helped control traffic on Kulps Road were many of the apparatus were parked, while personnel made the climb up the narrow country road. 49 Bally Fire Co.- Sta. 449) Nov 22 Rescue 97 requested to relocate to Montco Sta 65 (Pennsburg) while they operated on a structure fire in the 400 block of Main St in Red Hill. . 324) Sep 23 97 dispatched to assist EMS on location with an ALS Medical on Oysterdale Rd in District. EBFD units on scene: Engine 97, Attack 97, Rescue 97, Tanker 97 and Traffic 97. The following active incidents are dispatched from the Emergency Operations Center in Eagleville. 207) June 28 97 and 505 sent to and MVA with Entrapment on Main St in Bechtelsville, Deputy 97 arrived and requested first in truck to stabilize the vehicle and pop a door, and for Berks to dispatch Fire Police (97, 95, 19) to close Main St at Mill and Township Line. 430) Dec 7 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville, 429) Dec 7 21, 39, 58, 97 for a possible structure fire on Walker Rd in Longswamp, 428) Dec 6 97 for wires down on Biting Rd in District, 427) Dec 6 97 Fire Police to assist 95 with closing Franklin Rd in Bechtelsville for trees and wires on Franklin Rd in Colebrookdale, 426) Dec 6 97 for pole fire on County Line Rd in Washington, 425) Dec 4 97 sent to assist EMS on Oysterdale Rd in District, 424) Dec 4 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries in 1700 block of Rt 100 in Washington, 423) Dec 4 97 and EMS sent for ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington, 422) Dec 4 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Spring St in Bechtelsville, 421) Dec 4 97 and EMS sent at 0015 hours for an ALS Trauma on Landis Store Rd in Pike, 420) Dec 3 97 sent to assist 575 on an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in District, 419) Dec 3 97, 39 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Delong Rd in District, 418) Dec 1 Fire Police from 97, 58, and 95 sent for traffic control around a non injury MVA on Kulps Rd in Washington, 417) Dec 1 97 sent to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington. Attack 97 handled that tree, while Utility 97 removed another tree and dropped a cone to mark a large branch blocking traffic in the 500 block of Lenape Rd. Firefighters entered and knocked the fire inspite of intense heat trapped in the structure. Engine 97, Rescue 97, and Utility 97 responded. EBFD apparatus included: ATV 97, Brush 97, 97-1, and 97-2, Engine 97, Tankers 97 & 97-1, and Utility 97. 145) Apr 9 97 and 505 were dispatched at 2103 hours for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 near the Washington Grille. The road closed for six hours until the car was be removed and Met-Ed could install a new pole. 383) Nov 5 95, 97, 19 and 525 dispatched at 1220 hours for a structure fire on Indian Lane in Colebrookdale reported to be the heater on fire. There was heavy smoke throughout the house, causing the crews to use smoke ejectors to clear the house. The power company determined that the pole will need to be replaced. 92) Mar 3 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Senia Lane in Colebrookdale. 226) July 12 Rescue 97 was requested by Montgomery County to respond as the 2nd RIT at a working house fire on W. 5th St in Upper Hanover. 49) Feb 19 97 dispatched at request of EMS to Limekiln Rd in Washington to assist with an ALS Medical. Attack 97 was first on scene and pulled a line. 250) July 5 Early Tuesday morning at 0156 hours on July 5th, Eastern Berks Fire, along with Boyertown, Hereford, Pennsburg and Bally Medics were dispatched for the report of a shed on fire in the 300 block of Lenape Rd Washington Twp. 37 and 19 were added for additional personnel. Upon investigation it was held to 95 apparatus. At dispatch it was reported as unknown injuries but upgraded to with injuries a few minutes later. 382) Nov 4 97 and 332 sent at 0758 hours for an ALS Medical on Dairy Lane in Washington. Engine 95 arrived with Engine 97 right behind them, and crews from both engines went into service with multiple lines, quickly attacking the fire. Ladder 95 to front of building with its main to the roof, and a five inch supply line laid to a hydrant a block away. 198) June 25 95 plus fire police from 95, 97, and Montco 67 sent for MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale, 197) June 25 97 sent for medical assist on Concord Dr in Hereford, 196) June 24 95 and 97 sent for brush fire on Pheasant Run Rd in Colebrookdale, 195) June 18 97 and 332 sent for a medical assist on N Church St in Bally, 194) June 17 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure at Rt 100 and 7th St in Bally. 276) Aug 4 97, 95, 58, Montco 65 (RIT) and 505 dispatched for a structure fire, reported to be the basement, on Lindy Dr in Washington. 154) May 25 97 and 505 sent for an MVA at 7th and Main Sts in Bally. 7) Jan 7 97 requested by 505 to assist with an ALS Medical on Cherry St in Bally. 11) Jan 16 Brush trucks from 19, 95 and 97 sent for a possible brush fire on Philadelphia Ave in Earl. 146) ) Apr 11 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 were sent at 2022 hours for a possible Structure fire at Unicast on N. Washington St in Boyertown. Rescue 97 responded with a crew of 5 and stood by for approximately 1 hour before being released by command without incident. Deputy 97 arrived an confirmed same. 451) Dec 17 Rescue 97 was requested by Chief 58 to cover an MVA on Huffs Church Rd at Captain Wolf Rd in Hereford, while 58 and 39 were out on another MVA in the Township. Further calls indicated that buggy drive was ok, and horse now on its feet and being taken home. then checked for extension. 32) Jan 30 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 sent for a structure fire on N Reading Ave in Boyertown, reported to be the attic. in the basement. Sprinklers activated in the tower and extinguished the fire in the bags. According to Pennsylvania State Police, multiple 911 calls were While enroute, 97 apparatus encountered a tree which had fallen bringing down wires on Old State near Hill Church Rd. 317) Sept 20- 97 and 525 were sent at the same time as the previous call for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in Washington. in Washington, renumbered to account for calls previously not logged, 458) Nov 25 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Edge Hill Rd in Douglass Berks, 457) Nov 25 97 sent to assist EMS with an ALS Medical on Avalon Circle in Washington, 456) Nov 24 97 and 39 for an AFA on Huffs Church Rd in District, 455) Nov 24 97 for an AFA on Chestnut St in Bechtelsville, 454) Nov 24 97 and 39 for an AFA on Huffs Church Rd in District, 453) Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day 97 for a Medical Assist to 505 on Marigold Way in Pike, 452) Nov 23 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Frye Rd in Washington, 451) Nov 23 97 and Montco 67 to assist EMS at an ALS Trauma on Lone Pine Rd in Douglass Montco, 450) Nov 22 97 for a Medical Assist on Back Country Rd in Washington. Investigated and held to 97 and 95 units. 23) Jan 25 97, 95, 505 and Montco 65 (RIT) sent for a possible chimney fire off Anthonys Mill Rd in Washington, 22) Jan 25 97 sent to assist EMS on location with an ALS Medical on Creamery La in Bally, 21) Jan 24 95, 67, 97 and 525 sent for a working chimney fire on Popodickon Dr in Colebrookdale, 20) Jan 24 95, 67, 97 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on Philadelphia Ave in Boyertown, 19) Jan 23 97 sent for an CMA on Joy Circle in Washington, 18) Jan 23 97 sent for an AFA at a commercial structure on S. 7th St in Bally. Crews found wires had been snagged by passing truck, causing pole to lean and wires to come down blocking road in at least three spots. 396) Oct 28 95, 97, Montco 67 and 525 for a structure fire on S Madison St in Boyertown reported to be flames from the chimney.Ladder 95 arrived and reported working chimney fire. In service for over an hour until cleared. in Washington. 402) Nov 3 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries and Fire in the unit block of Rt 100 in Bally. 213) July 2 97 sent to investigate wires down across the roadway on Deer Run Rd in District. READING, Pa. Fire companies in Berks County are joining their colleagues from near and far in expressing sadness over the loss of two firefighters on the job in neighboring . 86) Feb 27 97, 39, 565, and 590 sent at 0913 hours for an ALS Medical on Baldy Hill Rd in District. 89) Mar 1 5, 34, 19, 97, 46, 35, 95, 565 and 692 sent for a possible structure fire reported to be the chimney on Long Lane in Pike. Winter Storm Elliot moved through the region bringing with it rain, snow, plunging temperatures and strong winds. Arial photo of the scene provided by drone from Andy Fronheiser. Crews awesome job keeping the bulk of the fire to the main fire building, although there was some slight extension to one exposure. Actual number of calls may be higher.) 459) Dec 30 97 was sent to check on a pole which had been hit by a TT in the parking lot of a business on Main St in Bally. Reading Eagle article, 314) Sep 19 97 and 525 sent for ALS medical on 7th St in Bally. Capt 97 requested fire police for traffic control and later requested EMS (332 was sent) for an evaluation. 323) Sept 23 97 sent for tree down blocking Landis Store Rd in what turned out to be District. 142) May 10 97 sent to investigate a small appliance fire at a home in Spring Valley Village. 55) Feb 17 97 sent to investigate an unknown type fire on Old Rt 100 in Washington. Your current location. The pace of the 911 calls slowed by morning. 197) Saturday May 22 at 2239 hours Cos 97, 95, Montco 65 for RIT and Medic 505-2 were dispatched to Eshbach Ln Washington Twp for a Dwelling Fire, reported to be fire in the walls. 73) Mar 16 97 sent to assist Montco 67 on a possible structure fire (reported to be the oven) on Paper Mill Rd in Douglass, Montco. 97 requested the road be closed at Forgedale and Sycamore, and a PennDOT rep for a damaged guide rail. EBFD apparatus on scene included: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Attack 97, and Utility 97. 147) May 16 at 1005 hours, 97 and 58 were dispatched with Brush Trucks and Tankers to assist Montco 38 on a Brush Fire on Gehman Rd, Upper Hanover Twp Montgomery Co. 97 units assisted with extinguishing a large Brush pile, crews had to shuttle water with the Brush trucks numerous times to extinguish the fire, due to no access with larger apparatus. so volunteer firefighters can listen to 700 Mhz system. All Dispatch. Controlled burn. Chief 97 requested the full 1st alarm be dispatched bringing Companies 95,58, Montco 65 and Montco 37 for Rit. 100) Mar 8 97 requested at 0356 hours by Montgomery County to respond with Montco 67 for tree, poles, and wires on Niantic Rd near Lone Pine Rd in Douglass Montco. 369) Oct 12 97 and 505 sent for an MVA (vehicle vs motorcycle) at Rt 100 and Dairy Lane in Washington. 54) Feb 25 97 and 505 sent for a residential rescue on 4th St in Bally, 53) Feb 25 97 sent at 0024 hours for tree down on Main St in Bechtelsville, 52) Feb 24 Fire Police from 97, 58 and 39 sent for traffic control around a disabled vehicle on Main St in Bally, 51) Feb 22 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Eagles Watch Dr in Washington. 133/4) Mar 23 97 Fire Police assisted 95 on three incidents back to back to back: MVA with fire by Walmart in Colebrookdale; MVA at North Reading and Township Line in Colebrookdale; MVA at 4th and Franklin in Boyertown. 19 units arrived on scene and declared it a working brush fire. 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