Congratulations to the Officers for 2017

January 1, 2017

The Western Berks Fire Department would like to congratulate the members who successfully participated in and completed our most recent promotional testing process. Seven members received line officer appointments which took effect January 1, 2017.

Deputy Fire Chief 18-1: Avery Lesher

Deputy Fire Chief 18-2: "Vacant"

Fire Captain 18: Jordan Jurkowski

Fire Captain 18-1: Ben Sheidy

Fire Captain 18-2: Jason Stine

Fire Lieutenant 18: Joseph Stine

Fire Lieutenant 18-1: Nevin Klahr

Fire Lieutenant 18-2: Zach Loder

Western Berks Fire Department

1 day ago

In these crazy times many events are being canceled. Birthday parties, fundraisers, sporting events, and much more are being put on hold in an effort to keep the spread of COVID-19 to a minimum. Yesterday we were able to help out with a “drive by” birthday appearance for Elliot in Sinking Spring Borough whose birthday party was canceled due to virus concerns. Engine 18-1 got some help from Sinking Spring Borough Police Department and Spring Township Police Department - Berks County. #teamWBFD #drivebybirthday ... See MoreSee Less

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Western Berks Fire Department

4 days ago

It is no news to anyone that we are in unprecedented times, though, our department continues to answer the call. As we navigate through this epidemic we are taking additional safety and staffing measures to protect our members and to ensure there is no disruption to our services. Our commitment to the community remains unchanged during these times.

Today we were fortunate to be provided an air ionizer from a local business to use in our apparatus to help reduce potential bacteria. The air ionizer is able to clean the air within the cabs, thus reducing the possibility of our members being exposed to unwanted bacteria. We’d like to thank Performance Toyota of Sinking Spring, who has let us borrow this piece of equipment temporarily. It is great to see businesses out there willing to help! #teamWBFD #communitypartners ... See MoreSee Less

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Western Berks Fire Department

5 days ago

Last night around 11:20pm Engine 18-1 and Ladder 18 were dispatched as mutual aid to assist the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services with a structure fire in the 900 block of Fritztown Road, in Spring Township. Engine 18-1 responded immediately with 5 personnel who were in station due to temporary COVID staffing adjustments made by the department.

Engine 18-1 arrived on scene as the first due engine and confirmed a working basement fire. Engine 18-1’s crew stretched a line to the basement and extinguished the fire. Crews from Ladder 18 assisted with ventilation. WBFD units operated on scene for approximately 1.5 hours before returning. ... See MoreSee Less