210) June 1 97 and 505 dispatched at 2038 hours for a car rolled over into a creek on Forgedale Rd near Old Rt 100 in Washington, with unknown entrapment. 273) Aug 1 97 dispatched to supply a driver for 505 to allow both crew members to attend to the patient in Spring Valley Village in Washington, 272) August 1 97 for a tree down blocking Forgedale Rd in District, 271) July 31 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington. 97-1. No service needed. Berks Fire Ops 4 EBFD Deputy Chief Chris Schaeffer arrived and assumed command and reported multiple sheds on fire and added 2 more tankers. Total Fire..2 Total EMS..15 Total Traffic..3 Mobile Text View Click for Print Friendly Listing View Active Incidents Map EMS and Fire Radio Live Feed hosted by www.scanamerica.us 511PA.com Traffic Map (select region from drop-down and check cameras from map legend) 511PA.com Travel Info Department of Public Safety Home Page 64) Feb 11 97 sent to assist 505 at an ALS Trauma on Eagles Watch Dr in Washington, 63) Feb 11 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike. 268) Aug 17 97 and 575 sent for a BLS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike, 267) Aug 17 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Nuthatch Rd in Washington, 266) Aug 16 97 and 332 sent for ALS Medical on Limekiln Rd 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. Fire Police directed traffic until tow removed one vehicle and pulled bumper away from tire on the other. 389 were here. 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. 183) June 11 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Stauffer Rd in Washington, 182) June 11 97 sent to assist EMS at an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville, 181) June 10 Fire Police from 97, 95 and 19 sent assist 19 with traffic control at an MVA reported with entrapment on Rt 73 in Earl, 180) June 8 97 sent to investigate the report of downed power lines across both lines of County Line Rd in Washington. 154.44500 WNGZ713 BM 91.5 PL Topton FD 2 Topton Fire Co. - Channel 2. 10) Jan 11 Capt 97 reported to Berks an MVA involving a school bus and another vehicle at Main and Race in Bechtelsville. 97 units on scene, Engine 97-1, Engine 97, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Attack 97 and Traffic 97. On Tuesday we learned from news report that the motorcyclist died from his injuries. 404) Nov 20 Montco 67 and 97 for an AFA in the 200 block of Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco. Our prayers and condolences to his family and friends. 97 personnel assisted with the cleanup and stood by till the vehicles were removed. Phone: 610.845.2877. 431) Nov 17 97 sent to assist Montco 38, along with Montco, 65, Berks 58 and Lehigh 19 on a working structure fire in the 800 block of Gravel Pike in Upper Hanover. 73) Feb 16 95 and 332, plus Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA at Rt 100 and Township Line in Colebrookdale. Held to 97. As stated by Section 708 (b) (18) (i) of the Right-to-Know Law, "Records or parts of records, except time response logs, pertaining to audio recordings, telephone or radio transmissions received by emergency dispatch personnel, including 911 recordings" are exempt from disclosure under a request for access to . Deputy 97 also requested that fire police be sent to control traffic around the scene. There is text metadata available. 191) May 17 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Forgedale Rd near Old Rt 100. Chief 58 confirmed a working fire. Barto, PA 19504 . 310) Sep 12 95, 525, and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA blocking traffic on Rt 100 north of Township Line Rd in Colebrookdale. 242) June 22 95, 97 Montco 67 and 525 sent for a structure fire on Englesville Rd in Colebrookdale. Found leak on natural gas feed in home. Deputy 97 arrived and confirmed report, indicated minor damage to the dwelling. 329) Sep 8 97 and 505 were dispatched for a head-on MVA with Entrapment on Rt 100 near Longview Lane in Washington. Montco 65 and 71 were also dispatched to assist. 25) Jan 22 97 and 505 were dispatched 1937 hours to the 100 block of Oysterdale Road in District Township for a MVA unknown injuries. Crews assisted with patient care and clean up of fluids and debris. 262) July 21 ALS Medical on Merkle Rd in District, 261) July 20 Wires down on Old Rt 100 in Washington, 260) July 19 97 and 19 for tree on Hess Rd in Pike, 259) July 18 97 for tree and wires on Weil Rd in District, 258) July 18 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in a car on Nuss Rd in Pike, 257) July 17 97 and EMS for an ALS Trauma on Landis Store Rd in District, 256) July 17 97 and 19 for tree on wires with fire on Hess Rd in Pike, 255) July 16 97 and 369 for an ALS Medical on 4th St in Bally. 469) Dec 2 97 and 505 sent to the area of 1100 block of Rt 100 for a MVA/unknown injuries. 157) Apr 20 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries on Rt 100 near Chestnut St in Washington. The chief recalled Tanker 58 and 332 and crews spend 30 minutes extinguishing and overhauling the area. a Special request was made for additional ATVs. 281) Aug 27 97 sent to investigate tree branch on wires on Marianne Rd in District. In Pennsylvania, Berks County is ranked 50th of 67 counties in Fire Departments per capita, and 15th of 67 counties in Fire Departments per square mile. Crews were already at the Bechtelsville station preparing for the chicken barbecue, and were able to respond immediately. 7) Jan 7 97 requested by 505 to assist with an ALS Medical on Cherry St in Bally. 299) Sep 2 97, 505 and Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 sent to assist PSP at Stauffer Rd and Old Rt 100 in Washington. 50) Feb 21 Companies 5, 95, 1, 19, 97, 58, 49 and 565 were sent for the report of a possible structure fire on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike. 141) May 8 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical in a car on side of Rt 100 in Bally, 140) May 6 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington, 139) May 6 97, 39, and 565 sent for a BLS Trauma on Huffs Church Rd in District, 138) May 6 97 Fire Police sent to assist 95 with traffic control around an MVA on S Reading Ave in Boyertown. 240) July 29 Two minutes after the previous dispatch, 97 and 505 were sent to the 2000 block of Weisstown Rd in Washington for an MVA, vehicle upside down on roadway. 14 Barto Fire Company Sta. Crews encountered tough conditions due to the location and were in service throughout the evening. 69) Feb 13 97 sent at 0539 hours for special service at a home in the 400 block of Main St in Bally. 95) Apr 3 97 assist to 332 on Forgedale Rd in Washington, 94) Apr 3 97 and 505 sent at 0226 hours for an ALS Medical on Cherry St in Bally, 93) Apr 2 97 and 332 for a BLS Medical on Main St in Bally, 92) Apr 2 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Franklin St in Bechtelsville, 91) Apr 1 97 and 525 sent for a trauma on Creamery Rd in Bally, 90) Apr 1 95 and fire police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA with injuries at Rt 100 and Township Line Rd in Colebrookdale. 87) Mar 30 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on Fryes Rd in Washington. Engine 97-1 laid 700 feet of five inch line which was supplied by Engine Tanker 58 and Tanker 97-1. Western Berks Ambulance Association provides both BLS and ALS emergency services to a 120+ square mile area in Western Berks County, Pennsylvania. 186) May 13 Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67, along with OIC for spill of rocks onto Rt 100 near Mill St in Washington. 133) May 3 97 and 505 sent at 0035 hours for an ALS Medical along Rt 100 in Washington. 83) Mar 26 5, 19, and 97 sent for tree down on Club Rd in Pike, 82) Mar 25 Fire Police from 97, 95 and Montco 67 sent for traffic control around a disabled RV at Rt 100 and Stauffer Rd in Washington, 81) Mar 24 95, Montco 67, 97 and 525 sent for a possible structure fire on 6th St in Boyertown, 80) Mar 23 97 and 332 for an ALS Medical on Church St in Bally, 79) Mar 21 Tanker 97-1 was sent to assist 39 and 58 on a brush fire on Hunter Forger Rd in Hereford, 78) Mar 21 Engines 97 and 97-1 sent at 1125 hours for an AFA on Kulps Rd in Washington. Shut off line and ventilated home. 319) Sept 20 Montco 67, and Berks 97 were sent for an AFA on Himmelwright Rd in Douglass, Montco. EBFD Deputy Chief Chris Schaeffer arrived and assumed command and reported multiple sheds on fire and added 2 more tankers. 68) Feb 26 97 and 505 sent for an MVA on Rt 100 in Bally. EBFD was kept busy with a number of calls. Disaster Ops. 26) Jan 23 97 was sent at 0028 hours to assist EMS with a BLS Medical on Mountain Mary Rd in Pike. One does wonder at times whether our primary purpose is raising funds to buy equipment to fight fires, or actually fighting them! Reported to be vehicle vs pole. Responders were notified that brush on the outside of the structure had caught on fire, sending flames to the soffit of the structure, which was filled with smoke. We operate 15 ambulances, 6 wheelchair vans, and a Supervisor's vehicle out of three stations. Wind pushed the fire up and across a wooded hill. 117) Apr 16 97 and EMS sent at 2105 hours for an ALS Medical on Church St in Bally. 65) Feb 22 97 sent to investigate smoke and flames in the area of Grandview Speedway on Passmore Rd in Washington. 321) Sept 22 97 sent to investigate possible tree down and on fire on Rt 100 in Washington. 87) Feb 28 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 sent for possible structure fire on Orchard Hills Dr in Boyertown. 153) May 24 97 and 505 sent at 1826 hours for the report of a vehicle fire on Forgedale Rd near Kemp Rd in District. They marked off the area and informed Met-Ed. 428) Nov 15 at 0009 hours, 97 was dispatched to assist Montco 38 and others as RIT to 1100 Block of Blommer Dr in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County for a working commercial structure fire. Rt 100 was closed by fire police from Rt 29 to Tollgate Rd. Actual number of calls may be higher.) In Berks County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. 448) Nov 21 97 for a possible brush fire on Lenape Rd in Washington, 447) Nov 21 Fire Police from 97, 39, and 21 sent for an MVA on Huffs Church Rd in District, 446) Nov 21 97 sent for Medical Assist to 505 on Lenape Rd in Washington. Local Berks County Fire Companies. This subcategory contains legacy VHF channels used by local fire, police, and ems agencies prior to the deployment of the county trunked system. L47 arrived on scene and was placed available with no services needed after personnel . The fire was held to Company 97 and 95. 9) Jan 11 97 and 505 sent for an MVA with Injuries involving a mail truck and a car on Hoffmansville Rd near Audrey Dr in Washington. The home was back a long drive and some apparatus staged on the road, while others were able to make it into the scene. Deputy 97 arrived and reported a fully involved vehicle fire with the driver in a nearby residence. 19 units arrived on scene and declared it a working brush fire. Chief 97 located the fire at Alfredos in Bally. 28) Jan 23 97 and 565 for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike, 27) Jan 23 97 and 369 for an ALS Medical on Nuss Rd 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. 43) Feb 8 97 and 505 sent for a Rescue of a patient in the woods off of Kulps Rd in Washington. ), 34) Feb 1 Montco 67, 97, and EMS sent for an ALS Medical on Congo Niantic Rd in Douglass Montco, 33) Feb 1 97 and EMS sent for an ALS Medical in Spring Valley Village in Washington, 32) Feb 1 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike. Info. 309) Sep 12 97 requested by EMS to assist with an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville. 83) Feb 25 97 and 505 sent at 2115 hours for a Hazardous Materials Incident on Bishop Pine Rd in Washington odor of gas inside a residence. 119) Apr 17 at 0101 hours, Engine 97-1 was called back to Topton to assist with a rekindle which was discovered before Station 21 had even left the fire scene. 77) Mar 21 97 and 575 sent at 1119 hours for a BLS Trauma on Pine St in Bally. Our primary coverage areas include Womelsdorf Borough and Heidelberg Township since 1833. Fire Departments on scene included Eastern Berks, Hereford, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Seisholtsville Gilbertsville, Topton, and New Hanover; along with medic units from Bally and Boyertown. The fire involved 3-4 units of a row of Townhouses. Chief 95 held it to 95 and 97 to confirm there was no extension of the fire into the building. On scene were ATV 97, Car 97, Utility 97 and Traffic 97. 153) Apr 19 95 and Fire Police from 95, 97 and Montco 67 sent for an MVA on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale. 343) Sep 21 97 and 332 sent for an MVA with Entrapment on Rt 100 in Washington near Bally Mennonite Church. Berks Fire Ops 2 432) Dec 8 97 and 525 for an ALS Medical on County Line Rd in Washington. Tree reported to be blocked roadway, with local power outage. Apparatus on scene included Engine 97-1 & 97, Tanker 97-1, Utility 97. 486) Dec 16 97 for Fire Police and one truck for traffic control and debris cleanup from an non-injury MVA at Rt 100 and Barto Rd in Washington, 484) Dec 15 97 for tree and wires on Groff Rd in District, 483) Dec 15 Fire Police from 97, 39 and 21 sent for traffic control on Huff Church Rd in District around a disabled vehicle with icy roads. Engine 97-1 picked up Engine 97s lay and supplied them while being fed with water from the tankers which had responded. The incident was across from the High School just as a home football game was set to begin. 260) Aug 12 97 and 505 dispatched at 1232 hours for an MVA with injuries and fire on Old Rt 100 near Forgedale in Washington; vehicle vs pole. Traffic controlled and eventually diverted for approximately 90 minutes. Incident was a working brush fire with additional units and personnel requested from 19 and 25. 306) Aug 22 97 sent to investigate a possible dumpster fire on Rt 100 near Limekiln Rd in Washington, 305) Aug 22 97 sent to assist EMS at an ALS Medical on S Church St in Bally, 304) Aug 21 97 sent for a tree down across Old Route 100 near Barto Rd in Washington, 303) Aug 21 Rescue 97 sent as part of the working fire assignment at an industry on State St in East Greenville Borough. Assignment held to 97. Met-Ed to report to scene. Engine 97, Rescue 97, and Utility 97 responded. 364) Oct 9 97, 95, 505, and Montco 65 sent to County Line Rd in Washington for a tractor on fire next to a shed. It handled well both crossing the stream and in the woods. A 100% volunteer fire company located in Womelsdorf, Berks County, PA. We operate an engine, ladder, tanker, and attack unit. Fire Police from 97, 95 and 58 were dispatched to shut down the intersection. Rescue 97 was back at station around 0220 hrs. The suspect pulled into the Lowe's at 340 Crossings Blvd., walked behind the store, and stole a Craftsman Zero Turn Lawn . 203) Sunday May 22 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 for a possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown. 434) Dec 9 97 was dispatched as RIT for a working fire in the 900 block of Main St in Pennsburg, Montco. 59) Feb 8 97 for MVA at Stauffer and Finch in Washington. 230) July 18 Engine 97 was dispatched 0112 hours to respond to a second alarm working structure fire with confirmed entrapment on Orchard View Dr in Amity Township. 389) Oct 26 97, 19, 5, and 505 sent for an MVA at Koch and Weller in Pike. 249) July 3 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on 9th St in Bally. 403) Nov 20 95, 97, Montco 67, and 525 for possible structure fire on S Reading Ave in Boyertown. 51) Feb 12 97, 39 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Biting Rd in District. 225) July 12 97 Fire Police were requested to assist 95 with traffic control around an MVA at Reading Ave and Rothermel St in Colebrookdale. 303) Sep 5 97 and 505 sent at 0651 hours for an MVA with injuries car into a pole in the 600 block of Main St (Rt 100) in Bally. On scene were Rescue 97 and Attack 97, and 97 Fire Police. News & media website. 81) Feb 23 Fire Police from 97, 58, and 95 were sent for traffic control for a Tractor Trailer accident on the bridge on Old Rt 100 at Forgedale Rd in Washington. 368) Oct 11 97 sen to check on wires down on Main St in Bally, 367) Oct 10 97 sent for ALS Medical on Main St in Bally Fire Police controlled traffic around the scene and the fill site. 4) Jan 3 Berks 97 and 58 were sent as part of the initial structure assignment to assist Montco 38 and 65 on Wentlings School House Rd in Upper Hanover. 244) Aug 1 97 and 525 sent for an ALS Medical on Barto Rd in Washington. Along with fire personnel from other departments, EBFD crews operated for a few hours, before once again being released. When crews arrived, they found a pick up truck hauling a trailer with a car overturned onto another car, with a fourth vehicle with heavy damage. 114) Apr 15 505, 332, 97, and Montco 67 sent for an ALS Medical on Windward Dr in Douglass Montco. 149) Apr 14 Montco 67 and Berks 97 were sent at 0349 hours for a vehicle fire following an VA on Lone Pine Rd in Douglass Montco. Berks County All Call Tones: 1285.8 / 584.8 Long 600.9 Long 634.5 Long 669.9 Long 688.3 Long 767.4: Berks County Emergency Strike Team: 81: Bernville Fire Officers: 29: . MVA took down pole and high tension wires which blocked Rt 73. 90 minutes. He reported the car was now upright in the creek, but the driver was out. 72) Feb 15 97 sent for possible Haz Mat incident odor of gas in area Wren Dr in Washington. The Berkshire County Sheriff's 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, located at the Sheriff's Office headquarters at 467 Cheshire Road in Pittsfield, provides Police, Fire and EMS emergency and non-emergency communications for (26) twenty-six communities in Berkshire, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.. After being located for many years in the basement of the Berkshire County Courthouse on Wendell Avenue . 67 and 37 had a large shed fully involved five feet from a home, with extension to the dwelling. A good addition to the fleet! 68) Mar 12 97 and 505 sent for an MVA at 7th and Main in Bally. All Dispatch. Fire police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 were requested to shut RT100 down at Chestnut and Limekiln Road. 135) May 3 97 Fire Police sent for an MVA on N Reading Ave in Boyertown recalled. 537 Chestnut St. PO Box 43 . The new station house, located at 223 Playground Drive, is one of the most modern fire stations in Berks County. EBFD apparatus on scene included: Rescue 97, Engine 97, Attack 97, and Utility 97. 85) Feb 27 97, 565, and 332 sent at 0903 hours for an ALS Medical on Merkle Rd in Pike, 84) Feb 26 97 sent to assist EMS on Crow Hill Rd in Washington. Fire Police remained on the scene until PSP, the tow company and Met-Ed arrived. Chief 95 arrived and reported smoke showing, making it a working fire. Fire Police from 97, 95, and Montco 67 were dispatched to shut down the roadway. Chief 95 struck a 2nd alarm for additional personnel. While enroute to the cover assignment, Engine 97-1 was requested to respond to the fire scene for manpower. Deputy 97 arrived an confirmed same. 97 units on scene: Engine 97-1 Engine 97, Tanker 97-1, Tanker 97, Attack 97 and Utility 97. 143) Apr 7 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Kulps Rd in Washington, 142) Apr 3 97 sent for possible Haz Mat incident odor of natural gas on Main St in Bally, 141) Apr 2 97 and 655 for a BLS Medical on Landis Store Rd in Pike, 140) Apr 2 97 sent for possible HazMat on Main St in Bechtelsville. Based on report, 95 officers requested Rescue 97 and additional Medic Units be dispatched to assist with the extrication and patient care. PAs DCNR was on scene and fire personnel worked with DCNR sawyers to cut up these trees once they were felled. 308) Sep 12 97 and 505 were sent at 0215 hours to Rt 100 and Limekiln Rd for an MVA vehicle into a pole with fire in Washington. Hall rentals available. No ads for Premium Subscribers. Focus on call playing. Assist to Seisholtsville Fire on Hunter Forge Rd in Hereford for tree and wires on house, appliances smoking inside. 342) Sep 20 97 and 505 for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bally, 341) Sep 20 97 and 39 sent at 0309 hours to assist EMS on DeLong Rd in District, 340) Sep 19 97 sent at 0000 hours for an AFA on 7th St in Bally, 339) Sep 17 07 and 565 sent for an ALS Medical on Forgedale Rd in District, 338) Sep 17 97 sent at 0031 hours to assist EMS on an ALS Medical on Main St in Bally, 337) Sep 15 97 sent for a Rescue of an individual entangled in playground equipment on Old Rt 100 in Bally, 336) Sep 15 97 to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington, 335) Sep 15 97 and 369 for a BLS Medical on Poplar Dr in District, 334) Sep 15 97 to assist EMS on Deer Run Rd in Washington. Fire Police controlled traffic around the scene and the fill site. 98) Mar 7 97 sent at 2356 hours for tree down blocking the road at Huffs Church and Baldy Hill in District, 97) Mar 7 97 sent at 2053 hours for wires down on Bull Rd in District, 96) Mar 7 97 sent at 1904 hours for tree on wires arcing on County Line Rd in Washington, 95) Mar 7 19, 95, and 97 Fire Police sent at 1840 hours for traffic control around an MVA at Rt 73 and Little Getting Rd in Earl, 94) Mar 6 97 and 525 were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Line Road in Washington Township for a MVA with entrapment. Upgraded to structure fire with report of smoke. 283) Aug 29 97 and 505 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville. 38) Feb 1 97 sent at 2329 hours to assist EMS on Creamery Ln in Bally, 37) Feb 1 Fire Police from 97 and Montco 67 were sent to assist 95 with traffic control for an MVA with injuries at Montgomery and N Reading Aves in Colebrookdale. Assignment held to 95 units. 231) Jun 15 97 Fire Police requested to assist 95 on a tree down blocking Farmington Ave in Douglass Berks, 230) Jun 14 97 to assist EMS on Main St in Bechtelsville. 258) Aug 11 97 and 525 sent for ALS Medical on Washington Rd in Washington, 257) Aug 10 97 sent for tree drown across road at Lenape and Anthonys Mill Rd in Washington, 256) Aug 10 95 and 97 sent for a brush fire on Farmington Ave in Colebrookdale, 255) Aug 9 97 sent for tree on Wires on County Line Rd in Washington, 254) Aug 9 97 Fire Police requested to assist 95 in traffic control around an MVA with injuries at N Reading and Township Line in Colebrookdale, 253) Aug 8 97 and 332 sent for an ALS Medical on Main St in Bechtelsville. 411) Nov 8 Fire Police from 95, 97, and Montco 67 sent to traffic control around an MVA with Injuries and Entrapment at County Line and Rt 100 in Colebrookdale, assisting 95 and Montco 67 fire. Command requested 2nd alarm as a precaution die to delayed response of personnel and apparatus because of icy roads from an earlier snowfall. 234) June 17 Fire Police from 19, 95, and 97 were sent to close Toll House Rd at W. Philadelphia Ave in Earl for a tree down on wires. one hour around the scene. Originally, 95 was sent for an AFA, but police quickly arrived and found an odor of something burning and the assignment was upgraded. Arial photo of the scene provided by drone from Andy Fronheiser. Responding department were sent to two additional sites on Stetler Ct and Laurel Rd to prevent spread to these exposures. County Fire Links Berks County Fire Weblinks Lehigh County Fire Depts. Crews from Eastern Berks Bally Station, located two blocks from the scene, quickly arrived and pulled multiple hand lines to attack the fire and protect the exposures. Rescue 97 and Utility 97 were on scene. 211) June 3 97 was requested to relocate a tanker to Lower Milford Fire Company (Lehigh County) while they were operating on a multi-alarm barn fire on Cassell Rd in Lower Milford. 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 . fire or medical call 9-1-1 Non emergency police matters 610-375-6101 Borough Fax 610-376-8470 . 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. Responders assisted with patient care, while fire police from Eastern Berks, Hereford, Boyertown, Pennsburg, East Greenville, Red Hill and Gilbertsville controlled traffic around the scene for three and a half hours while a State Police accident team reconstructed the incident. 43) Feb 8 97 sent for a vehicle fire reported to be near the Pied Piper Diner in Washington. Had to wait for the officers to check after the fire had calmed down. 310) Aug 24 Montco 67 and Berks 95 and 97 for odor of gas inside apartment building on Swinehart Rd in Douglass Montco. 357) Oct 2 Fire Police from 95, 97, and Montco 67 were sent to assist Eastern Berks Regional Police with a police incident on Rt 100 in Colebrookdale. Incident Status. 65) Feb 11 Tankers 97 and 97-1 were sent to assist at the scene of a working structure on Dreamland Park Dr in Ruscombmanor. EBFD apparatus on scene: Brush 97-1; Brush 97; Engine 97-1; Tanker 97-1. 412) Nov 8 Fire Police from 39, 58 and 97 sent for traffic control at an oversized load at Huffs Church and Dale Rds in Hereford. Assignment held to 19 and 97. Units were on scene for more than two and a half hours. 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.