Thursday, February 10, 2011 2030 hrs
Company 64 was dispatched to assist the Greenfields Fire Company with a working structure fire at 1815 Bernville Road Thursday night. Our company assisted with fire control and water supply at the scene. Good job to all who responded and dealt with the less than ideal conditions on scene. Thanks to the Reading Eagle for the photo.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
On Saturday February 5th we held our annual firefighters appreciation banquet at the West Reading Volunteer Fireman's Beneficial Association's ballroom at 434 Franklin Street in the Borough. We celebrated the past year with good food and good friends, and a few laughs. We also honored retired President Michael Cardell with a plaque and this years "Firefighter of the Year" and "Fire Police Officer of the Year" with award presentations. We also gave away awards to all of the leading call and event attendees from 2010. After the banquet we went jackpot bowling at Berks Lanes for a great ending to a great night. Thanks to all who attended and we hope to see you next year!
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President Cardell's plaque |
Firefighter of the Year Christine Boud
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
We mourn the loss of Kenhorst Fire Company Firefighter Patrick White. Our thoughts are with our Brothers and Sisters from our neighboring company while they deal with this most unfortunate happening.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year from your friends at the West Reading Fire Department! May 2011 be a great year for you and yours!
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 1016 hrs.
The West Reading Fire Department was requested to assist the Wyomissing Fire Department today with a 4-alarm structure fire at the Wynnewood Apartments on North Park Road. Engine 64 provided water supply and Rescue 64 provided support to the units on the scene. Captain 64 (Reinert) assisted Co. 79 with rescue of a victim from an upper floor window and other members of our crew assisted with the rescue of a dog from another apartment. Thanks to the Township of Spring Fire Dept website for some additional photos.
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
While some of our members attended the Kiddies Christmas Party in West Reading, the remainder attended the Kenhorst Fire Company's annual Christmas Parade. Ladder 64 and Rescue 64 were both in the parade line-up to help celebrate the holiday season. We also ran to fire calls for the afternoon, a possible structure fire in Wyomissing Borough and a fire alarm in Bern Township. All in all a busy but fun day for the West Reading Fire Department!
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
On December 18th, we were visited by Santa Clause and many friends from around West Reading at our annual Kiddies Christmas Party. Santa greeted our visitors and each got a toy and a snack after their visit. The members of the West Reading Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please be safe and enjoy the holiday season!
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Saturday, November 6, 2010 23:22 hrs
Vehicle fire, 500 Block of Penn Ave at the Sunoco Gas Station
Company 64 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at the Sunoco Station. Lt. 64 (Witman) arrived on location and reported the fire out. Fire was extinguished by West Reading Police offciers with an extinguisher from their cruiser. Co 64 available
Units responding: Engine 64
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Early Sunday, October 24Th we participated in live fire training. The Berks Fire Training center holds the county's live fire exercise building. This building allows firefighters to train with actual fire in a safe and educational manner. We were joined by our mutual aid companies Kenhorst, Temple and Exeter in our training. The training was facilitated by our own captain 64 Jeffery Reinert. Our firefighters were very excited by the training and are always pleased to train in such a manner. We train to continue our education and keep our skills sharp to better serve our community. Thanks to everyone who participated in the training.
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