246) Saturday December 31, Companies 14 and 22 were alerted for an AFA in Bally Borough.

245) Monday December 26, Fire Police from 14 were alerted to assist Companies 20, 19, 5, and EMS on an MVA with injuries in Pike Township.

244) Saturday December 24 at 0456 hours, Companies 22,14, 20 and 525 (covering for 505) were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Township. Initial reports indicated car upside down into a retaining wall. Apparatus from 20 and 22 were freed up from prior call, and responded immediately, and found car on its roof with unresponsive driver partially out the window. Call was upgraded to a rescue and air medical was put on stand-by. Personnel boarded and removed the victim from the vehicle. Patient was transported by ground.

243) Saturday December 24 at 0347 hours, Companies 22,14, 20 and 505 were dispatched for a water rescue in Washington Township. Responders found a car on its side in a creek with heavy front end damage from impact with a tree, which was knocked over by the impact. Personnel assisted in removing the driver up the embankment of the creek. Rescue was released, while 20 and 22 remained on scene waiting for towing company. Extrication of vehicle from creek was nearly complete when another alarm was received at 0456 (see above).

242) Friday December 23, Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

241) Thursday December 22, Company 14 was alerted to assist Montg 67 on a report of an AFA in Douglass Township. Units were recalled before hitting the road.

240) Thursday December 22, Company 14 was alerted to assist Montg 67 on a report of heavy smoke in the area of Hoffmansville Road in Douglass Township. Personnel arrived to find two large mulch piles on fire in the middle of a field. Attack 20 was requested to report to the scene to help access the fire. The piles were torn apart by the landowner and a deck gun off Engine 67 fed by Tanker 14 was used to soak the piles

239) Thursday December 22, Companies 58, 39, Rescue 14, and two EMS units from 369 were dispatched for an accident with entrapment, involving multiple vehicles on Route 100 in Hereford Township. One vehicle was on its roof over an embankment. Crews provided stabilization for the overturned vehicle; removed the rear window of the cab, and assisted with extricating the person inside. Fire Police from 22, 20, and Montg 65 were added to assist with the heavy volume of traffic due to the road being closed.

238) Monday December 19, Rescue 14 and Fire Police from 14, 22, and 20 were dispatched for fluids down from an MVA in Bally Borough.

237) Sunday December 18, Companies 525, 39, 14 and 20 were dispatched to cover for 505 in District Township.

236) Wednesday December 14, Companies 39, 14, 20 and 505 were dispatched for a structure fire, reported to be flames from a chimney, in District Township. Crews arrived to find a working chimney fire. Used chimney flares and extinguisher bags to douse the flames, and chimney brush to dislodge build-up. Advised homeowner to have it cleaned professionally.

235) Sunday December 11, Companies 39, 58, Rescue 14 and 505 were alerted to respond to an MVA with injuries in Hereford Township.

234) Sunday December 11, Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an unconscious ALS Medical in Washington Township.

233) Friday December 9, Companies 14, 20, 39 and 505 were dispatched for a structure fire, reported to be the roof, in District Township. Damage contained to living room and roof.

232) Thursday December 8, Companies 22 and 14 were alerted to respond for a gasoline spill at a service station in Washington Township. Crews arrived to find multiple gallons of fuel on the pavement. Cleaned up and placed pump out of service.

231) Wednesday December 7, Companies 22, 20, 14 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA on Route 100 in Washington Twp. Personnel arrived to find two vehicles in traffic, with fluids down. Fire police were dispatched from 15, 16, 17 and 58 to assist.

230) Tuesday December 6, Companies 22, 20, 14 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA involving an overturned vehicle in Washington Twp. Crews found that the driver had self extricated, rescue recalled.

229) Sunday December 4, Companies 22, 20, 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (RIT) and 505 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in Washington Twp, reported to be smoke from a dwelling.

228) Friday December 2, Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (RIT) and 505 were dispatched for a reported chimney fire in Washington Twp.

227) Friday December 2, Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (RIT) and 505 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in Washington Twp,

226) Thursday December 1, Engines 14 and 20 were dispatched to assist Montg 67 on an automatic fire alarm in Douglass Township

225) Wednesday November 30, Fire Police from Companies 22,14 and 20 were dispatched to Rt 100 in Washington Township to assist with traffic at the scene of a disabled tractor trailer.

224) Saturday November 26, Companies 20, 15 and 525 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS Medical in Pike Township.

223) Friday November 25, Companies 22, 14, 20 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA involving three vehicles in Washington Twp.

222) Thursday November 24, Thanksgiving Evening, Companies 14, 20, and 39 were dispatched to assist 35, 21, and 46 on a structure fire at the District Township / Rockland Township Line.

221) Wednesday November 23, Companies 525, 14 and Montg 332 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS trauma in Bally Borough.

220) Tuesday November 22, Companies 14, 39, 14 and 525 (covering for 505) were dispatched to an MVA in District Township.

219) Monday November 21, Fire Police from Companies 22, 20 and 14 were dispatched to assist PSP at an MVA in Washington Twp.

218) Monday November 21, Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, and 505 were dispatched for a report of heavy smoke in Washington Twp, but recalled immediately  upon learning it was a controlled burn.

217) Thursday November 17, Companies 22, 20, 14 and 505 were dispatched at 0152 hours for an MVA with injuries in Washington Township. Crews arrived to find a pickup truck against a broken utility pole, with wires down and obstructing the roadway, with local power outage. Utilities were called and Rescue 14 and 505 released from the scene. Companies 22 and 20 remained awaiting representative of power company.

216) Tuesday November 15, Companies 14, 22 and 20 were among many companies alerted to assist Montg 68 on an working commercial structure fire on Route 663 in New Hanover Township. Montgomery County Dispatch had reported smoke coming out of all windows, whole building smoking. A Pottstown firefighter called in, reporting a Working Building Fire. 68-Command designated a Tanker Fill Site at Big Road & Middle Creek Road. Tankers and personnel were used from the Eastern Berks Fire Stations to supply water and firefighters. Among units responding were Montgomery 68, 37, 42, 59, 65, 67, 69, 87, 328, 331, 332; Berks 14, 15, 17, 20, 22; and the Salvation Army Canteen.

215) Monday November 14, Companies 14, 22 and 20 were alerted to assist Montg 67 on an electrical fire in Douglass Twp. Personnel from all three stations were at Bally for First Aid training and responded immediately. Recalled enroute.

214) Monday November 14, Companies 22, 20, 14 and 505 were alerted at 0313 hours to respond to an MVA - unknown injuries in Washington Township. Lt 20 recalled all units with the exception of Attack 20.

213) Saturday November 12, Companies 39, 58, 14, Lehigh 1(RIT) and 505 were dispatched for a shed fire in Hereford Township.

212) Wednesday November 9, Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (RIT), and 505 were dispatched for a possible commercial structure fire in Washington Township. Reports were that the basement was filling with smoke. Chief 22 arrived on location to determine that there was a heating system malfunction. 15 and 65 were recalled and other units ventilated the structure and then returned to station.

211) Friday November 4, Company 14 Fire Police were among those alerted for trees and wires down in District Township.

210) Friday November 4, Companies 22, 14, and 525 (covering for 505) were dispatched for an ALS medical in Washington Twp.

209) Thursday November 3, late at night, Companies 39, 14, 20 and 22 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in District Township, reported to be smoke in the house.

208) Thursday November 3, shortly after midnight, Company 14 was among numerous departments dispatched to assist 5 (Oley) on a fully involved house fire in Pike Township. The scene had to be secured by PSP and officers from other local municipalities, before fire apparatus was allowed in to extinguish the blaze. Equipment was staged about one-quarter mile away until it was cleared to enter almost two hours later. Chief 5 held command, and among the departments on location were 5, 20, 19, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 35, SE Berks Tanker Task Force, as well as others.

207) Wednesday November 2, Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (for RIT) and 505 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in Washington Twp. Reports indicated there was a smoke condition in the dwelling. Chief 22 arrived and isolated the cause. 15 and 65 were recalled and everything else was reduced in speed. Positive Pressure Ventilation was used to clear the smoke and all unites went available within 30 minutes.

206) Tuesday November 1. Companies 20, 19 and Fire Police from 14 were alerted to an unknown fire in Pike Township, in the area with power outages.

205)  Sunday October 30, Engine 14, having just been made available from the previous call, responded to assist 39 on additional fires and wires in District Township, as a result of re-energizing power cables.

204) Sunday October 30, Companies 20, 14, 39, 22 and 505 were dispatched to reports of wires and fires in District Township, as a result of re-energized lines.

203) Saturday October 29, Company 14 was dispatched  during heavy snow for trees on wires in Bally Borough.

202) Saturday October 29, Companies 22, 14 and 575 were dispatched during heavy snow to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Twp. 332 was later added to the assignment as well.

202)  Wednesday October 26, Companies 14, 22 and 505 were dispatched to Front Street in Bally Borough for a hazardous materials incident, reported to be a natural gas leak.

201)  Wednesday October 26, Tankers from Companies 14 and 58 were alerted to assist Montg 65 on a possible structure fire, reported to be the drier, on Route 663 in Upper Hanover Township. Chief 65 arrived to find fire and smoke throughout the structure. Engines 14 and 58 along with Tankers from 22 and 20 were then added to the assignment which eventually included Montg 65, 38, 71, 68, 42 and 87; Berks 14, 15, 20, 22, 58; Bucks 57 and 58; and EMS 369, 328, and 324. North Penn Goodwill canteen was also called to the scene. Until porta-ponds were set up, Tanker 14 supplied the first-in units, who made a quick knockdown of heavy fire. Crews from 14 assisted with overhaul. With the new staffing from the Eastern Berks Fire Department, both tankers, the engine and the rescue were quickly on the road and responding.

200) Tuesday October 25, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 505 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Twp.

199) Tuesday October 25, apparatus from Companies 58, 39, 14, 505, (and later 22), Lehigh 19, Montg 38 and 65  were dispatched for a possible structure fire (residence filling with smoke) in Hereford Township.

198) Thursday October 20, Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist 22 for an MVA in Washington Township.

197) Monday October 17, Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm in Washington Twp. Found smoke condition from burned food, used Positive Pressure fan to ventilate home.

196) Sunday October 16, Companies 525, 332 and Rescue 14 were dispatched to cover for 505 for an ALS medical in Bally Borough.

195) Sunday October 16, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 505 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Twp. 505 added a second ALS unit to the assignment.

194) Saturday October 15, Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm in Washington Twp.

193) Saturday October 15, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 505 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Twp.

192) Friday October 14, Tankers from Companies 14 and 58 were dispatched to assist Montg 65 on a possible structure fire in Upper Hanover Township.

191) Tuesday October 11, shortly after midnight, Companies 22, 14, 20 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Twp. Personnel arrived to find pole and wires down blocking the road. Driver was not found. Stayed on scene until the arrival of PSP and turned scene over to them to wait for crew from utilities.

190) Monday October 10, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 505 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Twp.

189) Sunday October 9, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 525 (for a busy 505) were dispatched for an MVA with injuries in Washington Twp.

188) Wednesday September 28, Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist 15 in Boyertown Borough.

187) Wednesday September 28, Companies 39 and 14 were dispatched for two large trees blocking the road in District Township

186) Wednesday September 28, Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist at an MVA in Washington Township.

185) 184) Wednesday September 28, Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist in Washington Township

184) Wednesday September 28, Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist in Bechtelsville Borough with a tree down blocking the road.

183) Tuesday September 27, Companies 505, 22, and 14, were dispatched early in the morning for an ALS medical in Washington Twp.

182) Friday September 23, Fire Police from Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for a flooded roadway blocked by a vehicle in Washington Township.

181) Friday September 23, Companies 20, 22, 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 (for RIT) and 525 (for a busy 505) were dispatched for a possible structure Fire in Bally Borough

180) Friday September 23, Companies 20, 22, 14, and 525 (for a busy 505) were dispatched for a possible fuel leak in Bechtelsville Borough

179) Friday September 23, Company 14 dispatched to a pump detail in Bally Borough during heavy rains.

178) Friday September 23, Company 14 was among others dispatched to an AFA in District Township

177) Monday September 19, Companies 21, 46, 35, 14 and 575 were dispatched for an electrical fire at a residence in Longswamp Township.

176) Saturday September 17, Companies 525 (505 busy), 20, 22, and 14 dispatched to an MVA with injuries on Route 100 in Washington Township involving a motorcycle.

175) Friday September 16, Companies 505, 20, 22, and 14 dispatched to an MVA in Washington Township involving a motorcycle.

174) Tuesday September 13, Companies 505, 20, 22, and 14 dispatched to a fork lift accident with possible entrapment in Washington Township.

173) Monday September 12, Companies 505, 20, 22, and 14 dispatched to an MVA in Washington Township.

172) Sunday September 11, Companies 20, 22, and 14 dispatched to assist 505 on an ALS medical in Washington Township.

171) Thursday September 8, Companies 22 & 14 were dispatched for an AFA in Washington Twp.

170) Wednesday September 7 Companies 505, 39, 58 and Rescue 14 were dispatched to an MVA with injuries in Hereford Township. Incident was reported to be a Jeep vs a school bus in which ten students were riding. In order to transport a second patient, 575 was also dispatched.

169) Wednesday September 7 Companies 22, 14 and 20 are dispatched to assist 505 on a cardiac arrest in Washington Township.

168) Monday September 5 Rescue 14 was dispatched to assist Montg 38 on a water rescue in Upper Hanover Twp. Heavy rains supplied by the moisture from Tropical Storm Lee overwhelmed streams and flooded Kutztown Road in two low lying areas.

167) Monday August 29 Companies 14 and 22 were dispatched for an AFA in Bally Borough.

166) Sunday August 28 company assisted Main Street homeowner with pump detail in Bally Borough.

165) Sunday August 28 at 1646 hours, company alerted for a pump detail in District Township for a basement of a home with three feet of water in it.

164) Sunday August 28 Company 14 Fire Police were among those dispatched at 0549 for wires down in Pike Township.

163) Sunday August 28 at 0539 hours, Company 14 dispatched for tree down, blocking the road in District Township.

162) Sunday August 28 at 0330 hours, Company 14 dispatched to cover for 22 (already busy) for an uprooted tree into a house in Washington Twp. Garage was destroyed.

161) Sunday August 28 at 0321 hours, Companies 39, 14, and 20 dispatched for tree into a house in District Township. Extensive damage.

160) Sunday August 28 at 0113 hours, Company 14 Officers dispatched for an AFA - false activation at church in Bally Borough.

159) Sunday August 28 at 0017 hours, Company 14 dispatched for tree down, blocking the road in District Township.

158) Saturday August 27, Companies 14, 20, 39 and 505 dispatched for a fully involved car fire following an MVA in District Twp.

157) Sunday August 21, Companies 39 and 14 were dispatched for a tree blocking the road in District Township.

156) Saturday August 13, Companies 20, 19, 5 and 14 were dispatched for a possible structure fire in Pike Township.

155) Friday August 12, Companies 22 and 14 dispatched for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

154) Friday August 12, Company dispatched for wires down after a truck hit a pole on Main Street in Bally Borough.

◄153) Thurs Aug 11,  Company 14, and Fire Police from 22 and 20 were dispatched for an MVA on Main Street in Bally with fluids down.

153) Tuesday August 9,  Companies 14, 22, 20 and 505 were dispatched ► for an MVA on Main Street in Bally .

152) Saturday August 6, Companies 14, 22, 332 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

151) Friday August 5, Companies 20, 19, 14 and 525 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical in Pike Township.

150) Wednesday August 3, Companies 21, 39, 14, 20, Lehigh 1 and 575 were dispatched to a structure fire in Longswamp Township. Dispatch notes indicated that this was a garage and apartment, reported to be fully involved.  Arriving units confirmed that and noted that the fire was extending into the adjacent woods. Tankers 14 and 14-1 responded within moments of dispatch for water and Rescue 14 hit the road shortly after that  with additional personnel.

149) Tuesday August 2, tankers from Company 14 were dispatched shortly after 1330 hours as part of the multi-county response to the massive fire at  the Nicos Polymers Group in the 700 block of Bangor Road in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. Tanker 14 and Tanker 14-1 responded to the staging site at the Northampton County Communications Center for their assignment and were immediately sent into the tanker shuttle. The fire at this plastics recycling plant could be seen for dozens of miles and forces from PA and NJ were called to the scene to battle the blaze and supply water. Company 14 tankers hauled 19 and 22 loads respectively, and didn't return to station until twelve hours later well after 0130 hours. The distance to the fire scene of almost 40 miles was one of our longer responses. Link to WFMZ news article.

148) Monday August 1, Companies 20, 22, 14, and 332 were dispatched for an MVA in Bechtelsville Borough. 332 was covering for 505, which was a mile away on an MVA with eight patients.
147) Sunday July 31, Companies 58, 39, Rescue 14 and 575 (in place of 505), were dispatched for an accident with injuries in Hereford Twp. Responders found vehicle off the side of the road, having taken down a utility pole. Due to multiple patients, additional EMS units were dispatched. Crews assisted with patient care.

146) Sunday July 31, Companies 22, 14, and 525 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

145) Saturday July 30, Companies 22, 20, 14, and 505 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries along Forgedale Road in Washington Twp. Vehicle with heavy driver side damage off the side of the road. Crews assisted EMS with patient care.

144) Friday July 29, Companies 14 and 22 are dispatched for an alarm sounding in Bally Borough.

143) Friday July 29, Companies 14 and 22 are dispatched for an AFA in Bally Borough.

142) Friday July 29, Tanker 14 is dispatched to assist 21 on a possible structure fire after a lightning strike in Longswamp Twp.

141) Thursday July 28,  Companies 22, 20, 14 and 505 were dispatched to an MVA in Washington Twp.

140) Thursday July 28, Companies 39 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Hereford Twp.

139) Wednesday July 27, Companies 22 and 14 were alerted to assist PSP with fluids down at the scene on a non-injury accident in Washington Twp.

138) Wednesday July 27, Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical in Washington Twp.

137) Monday July 25, Company 14 and Montg 332 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Bally Borough.

136) Sunday July 24, companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and 505 were dispatched for a possible structure fire on Kulps Road in Washington Township.

135) Friday July 22, Company 14 was dispatched on the 2nd Alarm to assist 15 & 16 at Chestnut Knoll, an assisted living facility, in Boyertown Borough. The temperature outside was 100+ when an AFA came in, and police on location reported smoke condition in the attic. Multiple fire and EMS companies from Berks and Montgomery Counties were dispatched to assist residents out of their rooms to the lobby, and break into teams to find the source of the problem. Temperatures in the attic area were over 150 degrees. Source was located, residents returned to their rooms and firefighters rehabbed with fluids.

134) Friday July 22, companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Twp.

133) Friday July 22, Companies 525 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Bally Borough

132) Tuesday July 19, company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist 22 on a tree down across wires on Old Route 100 in Washington Twp.

131) Sunday July 17, companies 22, 20 and 14 were dispatched for a possible brush fire off of Limekiln Road in Washington Township.

130) Saturday July 16, companies 39, 14, 20 and 21 were dispatched for a possible brush fire off of Huff's Church Road in District Township.

129) Sat July 16 - Companies 14, 22, 20 and 505 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Main St in Bally Borough. Controlled hazards, cleaned up fluids and rerouted traffic for an hour until clean up completed.


128) Fri July 15 - Companies 22 and 14 were requested by PSP to report for stand-by at  an overturned vehicle with no injuries in Washington Twp. Arrived to find hay wagon off the side of the road, remained on scene until cleared within half an hour.

127) Fri July 8 Dispatched for a Medical Assist for a Medical Alarm in Pike Twp

126) Fri July 8 Alerted for an MVA with injuries in Hereford Twp

125) Thu July 7 Dispatched for an MVA with injuries in Washington Twp

124) Wed July 6 Alerted for an MVA with injuries in Hereford Twp

123) Tue July 5 Dispatched to assist with a respiratory arrest in District Twp

July 4th Water Battle in Upper Perk - crews for Bally took First Place

122) Sun July 3 Dispatched for brush fire

121) Fri July 1 Dispatched for vehicle fire following an MVA in Washington Twp

120) Sun Jun 26 Dispatched for a golf cart accident in Hereford Twp

119) Thursday June 23 - Company dispatched to check for tree down across Conrad Road in District Township.

118) Sunday June 19 - Company 14 Fire Police were alerted to assist 22 and 20 with traffic control at an MVA on Weisstown Road in Washington Twp.

117) Saturday June 18 - Companies  39, 14 and 20 were dispatched for an AFA in District Township.

116) Thursday June 16 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched for a Medical Alarm on Old Rt 100 in Washington Twp.

115) Wednesday June 8 - Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for a car fire in front of a business on Rt 100 in Washington Twp. Fire was knocked down prior to arrival with portable extinguishers. Crews checked and confirmed fire out and returned to station.

114) Wednesday June 8 - Company 14 Fire Police were dispatched to assist 58, 39 and numerous other companies for an overturned tractor trailer containing possible hazardous materials. Personnel were on scene for an extended period of time in extreme heat.

113) Sunday June 5 - Companies  20, 14, and 39 were dispatched for an AFA in District Township. Found to be dust from construction - assignment recalled.

112) Thursday June 2 -  Companies 505, 22, 14, and 20 were dispatched to Weistown Road  in Washington Township for an accident with injuries.

111) Thursday June 2 -  Companies 505, 22, 14, and 20 were dispatched to Rt 100 in Washington Township for an accident with injuries.

110) Wednesday June 1 - Companies 22, 20, 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and 505 were dispatched at night for another rekindle of this difficult fire. Nothing visible when Chief 20 first arrived, but fire visible when the heavy wind whipped through the second floor. Additional companies dispatched, but fire contained quickly.

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109) Wednesday June 1 - Companies 22, 20, 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and 505 were dispatched at 3:06am for a structure fire, determined to be a re-kindle of the house fire from the previous evening. A second alarm was struck as soon as the first chief arrived on the scene to see fire through the roof. That alarm brought in 16, 17, 19, 21 39, 58, and Montg 37, 67, 68. In addition to 505 , EMS units included 525, 332, and 369, along with the Salvation Army canteen.

108) Tuesday May 31 - Companies 22 and 20 were dispatched for a grill on fire on Ehst Road in Washington Township. When the first fire officer signed onto the radio, the dispatcher indicated that one called said the grill fire was extended to the structure, upon which time the assignment was upgraded bringing Companies 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and 505. A second alarm was quickly struck adding 16, 17, 19, 39, 58, and Montg 37, 67, 68. In addition to 505 , EMS units included 525, 332, 369, and Lehigh 66 for rehab during the hot and humid day. Salvation Army canteen provided hydration and nourishment during this multiple alarm fire in the extreme heat. Numerous firefighters were treated for heat at the scene and two were transported to local hospitals for treatment and release.

107) Thursday May 26 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and 14 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries  on Route 100 in Washington Township. All units recalled - no need for fire service.

105) Wednesday May 25 - Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for a possible gas leak off in a development of Old Route 100 in Washington Township.

104) Monday May 23 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 21 (in place of Rescue14) were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Hunter Forge Road in Hereford Township. Rescue 14 made themselves available from previous call and recalled 21.

103) Monday May 23 - Companies 505, 14, 22 and 20 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Route 100 in Bally Borough. Crews found a two vehicle accident with one truck over the sidewalk at 7th and Main, and another  truck leaking fluids from a split oil pan in the bank parking lot. Rescue 14 remained on scene for an extended time while hazards were controlled. They were about to go available when dispatched for above call.

102) Sunday May 22 - Company 14 Fire Police were alerted to assist 22 with traffic control at an MVA on Rt 100 in Washington Twp.

101) Thursday May 19 - Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, 505 and Montg 65 for RIT were alerted to the report of a possible structure fire in Washington Twp. Dispatch reported smell of smoke after house struck by lightning.

100) Tuesday May 17 - Companies 22, 20, 14, Ladder 15, 505 and Montg 65 for RIT were alerted to the report of a garage fire in Washington Twp. Dispatch notes reported smoke and flames showing. Company 17 added to the assignment as well.

99) Tuesday May 17 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 (covering 505) were dispatched to an ALS medical in Washington Township.

98) Friday May 13 - Companies 39, 58, 14, 505, and Lehigh 1 (for RIT) were dispatched to a garage fire reported to be on Long Lane in Hereford Township. Fire crews arrived at that location, but no fire could be located. A return call to the original caller redirected apparatus to Long Lane in District Township a few miles away.  Upon learning of the correct location, Companies 20, 22, and 21 were dispatched. Arriving units to the corrected location found a large shed heavily involved in fire. Crews worked together in suppression and overhaul. Thanks to Alburtis Fire for the photo.

97) Tuesday May 10 - Companies 39, 58, 14, 21, 505, and Lehigh 1 were dispatched to a dwelling fire on Dale Road in Hereford Township. Chief 39 confirmed smoke showing from windows of a second floor room of a multiple occupancy structure. A line was pulled from Engine 39 for fire suppression; the crew from 14 laddered the building and vented  the fire room, while also pulling a back-up line from Engine 14. Tanker 58 supplied water to Engine 39. Engine 21 set up a fill site, which fortunately was not needed. All crews worked together to perform a quick knock down of the room and contents, but with extensive smoke throughout the structure. A Positive Pressure Ventilation fan from Engine 14 was used to clear smoke.

96) Sunday May 8 - Companies 575, 39, 20 and 14 were dispatched to an ALS trauma in District Township. Report of a patient that had fallen off a roof.

95) Friday April 29 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched to an accident in Hereford Township. 

94) Friday April 29 - Companies 505, 39, 20 and 14 were dispatched to an ALS trauma in District Township.

93) Thursday April 28 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched to an MVA in Hereford Township. Reports indicated a vehicle had rolled over.

92) Monday April 25 -  Companies 332 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Bally Borough.

91) Tuesday April 19 - Companies 505, 39, 20 and 14 were dispatched to an MVA with injuries in District Township.

90) Wednesday April 20 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched to an MVA (unknown injuries) in Hereford Township. Reports indicated a car off a bridge into a ditch.

89) Tuesday April 19 - Companies  39, 20, 14 and 525 were dispatched to a CO alarm activation in District Township.

88) Tuesday April 19 - Companies 525, 39, 20 and 14 were dispatched to an ALS medical in District Township.

87) Sunday April 17 - Company 14 fire police alerted to assist Company 20 with traffic control for an AFA in Pike Township.

86) Sunday April 17 - Company 14 fire police alerted to assist with traffic control for a pole down blocking the road in District Twp.

85) Saturday April 16 - Company 14 fire police alerted to assist with traffic control in Washington Twp.

84) Friday April 15 - Company 14 fire police alerted to assist 20 with an MVA in Bechtelsville.

83) Thursday April 14 - Companies 39, 14,  20, and 505 were dispatched in the early morning hours to an MVA (unknown injuries) in District Township. Reports indicated a car into the porch of a house.

82) Tuesday April 12 - Companies 14, 20 and 39 were alerted to assist EMS with a BLS trauma patient in Distinct Township.

81) Monday April 11 - Company 14 was dispatched to assist Montg 67 on the odor of gas in a residence in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.

80) Monday April 11 - Companies 39, 14, 20 and 22 were dispatched for a brush fire on Landis Store Road in District Township. Engine 19 was later added as well.

79) Friday April 8 - Company 14 Fire Police were toned out to assist 22 with an MVA on Rt 100.

78) Thursday April 7 - Companies 505, 58, 39 and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an accident with injuries at Routes 29 & 100 in Hereford Township. Traffic 65 and an EMS unit from Montg 369 were added to the assignment. Crew from 14 assisted with patient care.

77) Thursday April 7 - Tanker 14 was dispatched along with T58 and E58, to assist Montgomery County on the report of a structure fire in Upper Hanover Township. Montg units included 65, 38, T68 and SD 71. Fire was extinguished and Chief 65 held the response to E38 and E65.

76) Tuesday April 5- Company 14 was dispatched to assist Montg 67 on an Automatic Fire Alarm in Douglass Township.

75) Monday April 4 - Fire Police from Company 14 were dispatched to assist Company 20 on an Automatic Fire Alarm.

74) Monday April 4 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

73) Friday April 1 - Companies 22, 14 and 20 were dispatched to a report of a brush fire in Washington Township. All units recalled by Chief 22.

72) Friday April 1, Companies 39, 14 and 20  were requested by EMS 505 to assist with an ALS trauma in District Township. Response cancelled once EMS arrived on location.

71) Wednesday March 23, Company 14 Fire Police were alerted to assist Company 20 for traffic control for an MVA in Bechtelsville Borough.

70) Tuesday March 22, Companies 14, 22, 20, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and EMS 505 were dispatched to Cherry Street in  Bally for smoke in the dwelling and the odor of something burning. Companies arrived and searched basement, first and second floors and roof trying to determine the source. Thermal Imagining Cameras were used, but no excess heat could be identified. Finally it was determined that inside the heater, the fan motor had burnt out and sent the smoke and fumes throughout the structure. 15 and 65 were released and remaining companies ventilated the dwelling and were back at station with in the hour.

69) Monday March 21 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA on Huff's Church Road in Hereford Twp in heavy fog. Rescue arrived on scene, but not needed and recalled by Chief 39.

68) Sunday March 20 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA on Rt 29 near Tollgate Road in Hereford Twp.

67) Saturday March 19 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Rt 100 in Washington Township. Recalled - no fire services needed.

66 and 65) Tuesday March 14 - Rescue 14 dispatched for two different MVA's in Hereford Twp within minutes of each other. Recalled from both.

64) Monday March 14 - Fire Police dispatched to assist 20 and 22 for an AFA in Bechtelsville

63) Sunday March 13 - Rescue 14 dispatched with 22 for a medical assist for an unconscious person in Washington Twp

62) Thursday March 10 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA on Tollgate Road in Hereford Twp. Rescue was recalled.

61) Thursday March 10 - Companies 22, 20 and 14 were dispatched for a report of fire in the woods in Washington Township.

60) Tuesday March 8 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover EMS 505 for a BLS medical in Washington Twp.

59) Tuesday March 8 - Companies 39, 14 and 20 returned to District Township to water down the barn fire hay once again.

58) Tuesday March 8 - Companies 575, 39 and 14 were dispatched to cover EMS 505 for a BLS medical in Hereford Twp.

57) Tuesday March 8 - Companies 369 and 14 were dispatched to cover EMS 505 for a BLS medical in Bally Borough

56) Monday March 7th - Companies 39, 14, 20 and 505 were dispatched in the early morning hours back to District Township when smoke was seen from the mounds of charred hay at the earlier barn fire.

55) Sunday March 6th - Companies 39, 14, 20 and 505 were dispatched to District Township for a rekindle of hay from the previous night's barn fire.

54) Sunday March 6th - Companies 525 and 14 were dispatched to cover EMS 505 for a cardiac arrest in Bally Borough.

53) Sunday March 6th - Companies 39 and 14 were dispatched to assist EMS 505 for a cardiac arrest in District Township.

52) Saturday March 5th - A multiple alarm fire struck a farm on Treichler Road in District Township, half way between Huff's Church and Landis Store. Dispatched initially were Bally, Bechtelsville and Seisholtsville Fire Companies, along with Bally EMS. Among those quickly added to the assignment were Barto, New Berlinville, Macungie, Alburtis, Topton, Lyons, and Hereford Fire Companies as well as Macungie and Topton EMS, and North Penn Goodwill Canteen. Pennsburg provided cover from Hereford. More than 1000 feet of five inch supply line was laid down the long driveway, while  a tanker shuttle was established to supply the porta-ponds set up at the road. Fire apparently began in a tractor shed and rapidly spread to the fully laden barn before fire crews even reached the scene. Horses and a few other animals which had been in the barn,  were removed by the homeowners. Crews were on wind-whipped scene all night.

51) Saturday March 5 - Companies 505, 22, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an ALS trauma in Washington Township.

50) Saturday March 5 - Company 14 was dispatched to cover 39 for a working field fire in Hereford Twp. Units were recalled when 39 came out.

49) Friday March 4 - Companies 505, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA on Rt 29 in Hereford Twp. Rescue was recalled.

48) Tuesday March 1 - Companies 22, 20, Rescue 14 and 505 were dispatched at 0605 hours to an accident with injuries and entrapment on Route 100 in Washington Township. EMS and fire officers arrived to find a pickup truck on its side, but occupants had self-extricated. An additional EMS unit was requested from 525, as well as fire police from 17 and 58 to assist with traffic control. Company cleared in 45 minutes.

47) Sunday February 27 - Companies 22, and  14 were dispatched to investigate an odor of gas in Washington Township.

46) Wednesday February 23 - Companies 525, 22, 14, and  20 were dispatched to cover for 505 for an ALS trauma in Washington Township.

45) Wednesday February 23 - Companies 22, 20 and 14 were dispatched to assist Medic 505 on location with a cardiac arrest in Washington Township.

44) Wednesday February 23 - Companies 22, 14, 20, Ladder 15, 505 and Montg 65 (for RIT) were dispatched for a possible structure fire in Washington Township. Fire crews arrived to find that a contractor working in this development off Old Rt 100 apparently had pulled an underground wire off a transformer sending a surge into two nearby residences. The surge melted some plastic and wires creating a light smoke condition, and tripping several breakers. Fire personnel checked the residences, cleared the smoke and turned the scene over to Met-Ed.

43) Tuesday February 22 - Companies 14, 22, FP20, and 525 (covering 505) were dispatched for a Carbon Monoxide Detector activation in Bally Borough.

42) Tuesday February 22 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in Washington Township.

41) Monday February 21 - Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm at Bally Mennonite Church in Washington Township.

40) Friday February 18 - Companies 332 (covering for 505), 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries on Forgedale Road in Washington Township. Medic 525 was able to respond in lieu of 332.

39) Wednesday February 16 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched in the evening for an MVA on County Line Road in Washington Township. Rescue was recalled.

38) Wednesday February 16 - Companies 369, 58, 39, and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA with injuries at Rt 29 and 100 in Hereford Twp. Rescue was recalled.

37) Tuesday February 15 - Companies 525 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for an ALS medical in District Township.

36) Saturday February 12 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical along Route 100 in Washington Township

35) Saturday February 12 - Companies 525, 22 and 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical on Gehman Road in Washington Township.

34) Friday February 11 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched for an MVA on Route 100 in Washington Township, Additional ambulances from 525, 332 and 329, as well as Fire Police from 15, 16, and 17 were added to the assignment, due to multiple vehicles and multiple victims..

33) Wednesday February 9 - Companies 14, 20, 39, 22, 21, 15 for RIT and 505 were dispatched for a structure fire reported to be a chimney on Bull Road in District Township. Units arrived to find active fire in the pipe. This stubborn fire resisted the normal methods for extinguishment. Heat build up inside attic and basement, necessitated lines being pulled, passive ventilation being employed, and repeated use of heat sensors. All companies went available almost two hours after dispatch.

32) Tuesday February 8 - Fire Police from Company 14 were among many called to assist at an incident on High Street in Pottstown Borough.

31) Saturday February 5 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched in the evening for an MVA on Route 100 in Washington Township.

30) Saturday February 5 - Before dawn, Companies 505, 22, 14 and Fire Police from 20 were dispatched for an MVA in Washington Township. One of numerous calls across the region in the midst of freezing rain.

29) Saturday February 5 - Before dawn, Companies 20 & 22, plus14's Fire Police were dispatched for a vehicle fire in Bechtelsville.

28) Thursday February 3 - Fire Police from Companies 22, 14, and 20 were dispatched to assist PSP at an MVA in Washington Township.

27) Wednesday February 2 - Company 14 was dispatched to assist Montg 67 on tree burning on wires in Douglass Township Montgomery County.

26) Wednesday February 2- Fire Police from Company 14  were dispatched to assist others with traffic control for trees and wires down after an ice storm in Colebrookdale Township.

25) Sunday January 30 - Companies 20, 39 and Rescue 14 were dispatched to assist Medic 525 (covering for 505) on an ALS medical in District Township.

24) Sunday January 30 - Companies 22, 20, Rescue 14 and 332 (covering for 505) were dispatched for an  MVA on Rt 100 in Washington Township.

23) Sunday January 30 - Companies 39 and 14 were dispatched to assist Medic 332 with lifting for an ALS medical in District Township.

22) Saturday January 29 - Company 14 was dispatched to assist Montg 67 to investigate smoke in the area on Miller Road in Douglass Township. Found to be smoke from a controlled burn on County Line Road in Washington Township, Berks County. All units were made available.
 
21) Thursday January 27 - Companies 575, 14 and 39 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical on Baldy Hill Road in District Township after heavy snows the previous night.

20) Thursday January 27 - Companies 525, 22, and Rescue 14 were dispatched to cover 505 for a BLS medical on Kulps Road in Washington Township after heavy snows the previous night.

19) Wednesday January 26 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 dispatched to Route 100 in Washington Township to a motor vehicle accident during snow. Chief 22 arrived on location and ordered the assignment reduced to one apparatus from 22 and 20. Rescue 14 recalled.

18) Friday January 21 - 14, 39, 20 dispatched to assist Medic 505 with a patient from a four wheeler accident in the snow in District Twp

17) Friday January 21 - 20, 14, and 525 (in place of 505) MVA - Pike Twp - School Bus vs Deer. Rescue recalled enroute from previous response.

16) Friday January 21 -  At 1503 hrs Companies 14, 20, 39 and Medic 505 were dispatched to an MVA - garbage truck vs pickup truck with a male pinned under a pickup truck. Upon response, Asst. 14-1 received a cell phone call from Chief 369 on location of the accident, confirming entrapment and requested a helicopter to fly due to location of the incident, mechanism of injuries and the extensive entrapment. Asst. 14-1 advised Berks County Communications of the additional information , had Company 21 dispatched to assist, and informed Companies 39 and 20 to handle the landing of the air medical. Upon arriving on scene rescue personnel  found a pickup truck on the side of the road on all 4 wheels in a snow drift with a male trapped under. Chief 369 was attending to the male under the truck the best he could due to the snow and insufficient access to the patient, After assessing the scene and deciding on a plan for extrication with chief 369 and other firefighters on scene, Rescue 14 arrived on scene and went into service with the newly replaced rescue airbags, hydraulic tools and stabilization to lift the truck enough to remove the male from under the truck. Approximately 20 minutes after Rescue 14 arrived on scene the male patient was extricated and was turned over to Medic 505 for transport to the landing zone. Rescue14 cleaned up equipment and went back in service on scene awaiting PSP. Rescue 14 was released by PSP after receiving a second call while still on scene (see #17 above). Asst. 14-1 remained on scene with Company 39 until released by PSP at approximately 1730 hrs.  Thanks to all involved --considering the location, weather conditions, poor radio communication and extent of entrapment things went well. It was the first use of the new airbags which had been placed into service only four days before and had replaced ones on the rescue for more than two decades.

15) Friday January 21 - MVA in Washington Twp on Rt 100. Recalled - no fire services needed.

14) Friday January 21 - 22, 20, 14, Ladder 15, Montg 65 for RIT and 505 for a structure fire in Washington Twp. Assignment reduced when Chief 22 arrived to find smoldering beam in a barn. Used saws to cut out damaged portion, and wood 2x6s to provide shoring.

13) Friday January 21 - Medical Assist in District Twp removing patient through snow.

We join with the firefighting
 community in offering our prayers and sympathy  to the family of
Barto Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Gehman and his wife Cyndi
 on the death on January 11  of their son Joshua, age 9,
after a valiant battle with cancer. 

His memorial service was held Saturday January 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bechtelsville, with full firefighter honors.

His casket rode atop Engine 22 in a procession past
the Barto Fire Company and the Washington Elementary School
to the Christ Union Cemetery in Niantic. There it passed under the traditional firefighter arch formed by ladder trucks from Pennsburg and Boyertown.

God speed Joshua.
 

12) Wednesday January 19 - Fire Police from 14, 20 and 39 were dispatched to District Township to shut down Oysterdale Rd at Baldy Hill Road.
11) Tuesday January 18 - Companies 14 and 22 were dispatched to a fire alarm sounding in Bally Borough. Made entry, but no cause for the alarm found.
10) Tuesday January 18 - After a night of snow and freezing rain, Companies 505, 14, 39 and FP 20 were dispatched for a MVA in District Township near Landis Store. Rescue 14 was within a mile of the scene when it was recalled and returned.
9) Monday January 17 - Company 14 dispatched for one truck for an MVA on Rt 100 in front of Redner's in Bally Borough. Fire Police added to the assignment upon arrival.
8) Sunday January 16 - Rescue 14 was dispatched to assist Medics 505 and 332 on a call which involved two ALS medical patients in Bally Borough.
7) Tuesday January 11 - Later that same evening, in a driving snow, Companies 22 and 14 were dispatched to assist Medic 505 gaining access to a patient at a residence in Washington Twp.
6) Tuesday January 11 - In the evening, in a driving snow, Companies 22, 14, and 505 were dispatched to a residence in Washington Twp for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm activation.
5) Tuesday January 11 - Companies 22, 20, 14, 505 and Montg 65 for RIT were dispatched to a residence in Washington Twp for a chimney fire. Quickly handled by first in units and 14 returned to station without any service required.
4) Monday January 10 - Companies 505, 22, 20 and Rescue 14 were dispatched to Rt 100 in Washington Twp for an accident with injuries. Rescue was recalled by Chief 22 after he arrived and determined no rescue services were needed.
3) Friday January 7 - During heavy snow, Fire Police from 22, 20 & 14 were dispatched for traffic control for an accident on Rt 100 at Mill Street. While responding to that call, another accident came in at Rt 100 and Gehringer Road. The Mill St call was cleared quickly, but the other one involved a Jeep and a tractor trailer, and FP were on scene for an hour until cleared.
2) Sunday January 2 - Fire Police dispatched  to Main and Second in Bally for traffic control after a no injuries accident.
1) Saturday January 1 - Companies 5 and 14 were awakened at 0322 for the report of an MVA - car into a tree on Long Lane in District Township. Assistant 14-1 arrived on location and determined there were no injuries and no need for Company 14 fire services. Engine 14 returned.