Just after 5pm, Co.26 and Co. 47 were dispatched for a vehicle accident, unknown injuries, in the 900 BLK of W. Penn Ave. in Heidelberg Township. As units were responding, Berks County DES upgraded the call with entrapment and a second EMS unit was requested.

Chief 26 arrived on scene and confirmed a driver was confined and a door pop would need to be performed. Upon arrival, Engine 47 utilized ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, June 28 at 630 pm the WVFC, Rescue 34 (Newmanstown) and Western Berks EMS were dispatched for a vehicle crash with fire and ejection at the intersection of Route 422 and N. Water St. in Womelsdorf Borough.

During the dispatch the assignment was upgraded with entrapment adding Attack 47 and Rescue 31 (Keystone of Myerstown) and additional EMS units.

Upon arriving on scene, emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

The WVFC is selling our 1989 International/4-Guys tanker. The tanker is currently in service but available immediately. The truck is in excellent shape and is mechanically sound.

Specifications are as follows:

-1989 INTERNATIONAL CAB & CHASSIS MODEL S-1900
-4GUYS FIRE STAINLESS STEEL BODY
-2,500 STAINLESS STEEL ELLIPTICAL TANK
-22,655 MILES
-HEIGHT 9'5
-LENGTH 25'8
-GVW 50,000
-WHEELBASE ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 1039 hours, Ladder 47 was dispatched as the 2nd due truck company for a working house fire at 549 W. Main Ave. in Jackson Twp, Lebanon County.

Upon arrival, L47's crew was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team for the duration of the incident.

Photo Credit: Keystone Fire Company of Myerstown... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night the WVFC placed our new to us 2007 Mack/Pierce tanker in service. The unit was purchased from the Fairfax County Fire/Rescue Department in Virginia at a cost of $216,000.

The primary purpose of this unit is water supply in rural areas without hydrants. If needed, the tanker can also function as a fire suppression piece should our engine be out of service. The tanker carries a multitude ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday just before 8pm, Engine and Tanker 47 were dispatched to assist the Western Berks FD with a working house fire at 327 Texter Mountain Rd. in South Heidelberg Twp.

Initially Engine 47 was assigned to help establish a fill site at the Wernersville State Hospital with Engine 18-2. Once completed, E47 responded to the scene where the crew assisted with checking for extension and overhaul ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the WVFC handled 5 calls including 2 mutual aid box alarms bringing us up to 150 calls for the year.

In addition to 2 fire alarms handled during the day, the first structure fire sent Ladder and Tanker 47 to assist the Keystone Fire Co of Myerstown on a 2 alarm building fire. Upon arrival, Ladder 47 was redirected to transfer to Lebanon Station 31 and was eventually joined by Engine 32 (Kutztown) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today just after 1030am, Engine and Attack 47 as well as our fire police assisted the Newmanstown FC with an MVA into a building in the 200 BLK of E. Main St. in Millcreek Twp.

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