Western Berks Fire Department

Wernersville, PA

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Welcome to Western Berks Fire Department

The Western Berks Fire Department is a combination fire department in Berks County Pennsylvania which serves the residents of Sinking Spring Borough, Wernersville Borough, South Heidelberg Township and Lower Heidelberg Township.  The department was organized and placed “in-service” on August 8, 2009, designated as Berks County Company 18, when the four legacy departments from four separate municipalities were consolidated into one comprehensive department.

Annual Open House – Oct. 15th

 September 29, 2022

The WBFD is pleased to invite everyone to our annual open house on Saturday October 15th from 10am to 2pm at our station in Wernersville.  Come out an enjoy a fun filled day for the whole family.  Various emergency vehicles will be on display, a LVHN medical helicopter will be … [Read more...]

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Search Detail in Lower Heidelberg Township

 July 25, 2022

On July 7th the WBFD and numerous agencies were requested to assist the Lower Heidelberg Township Police Department in the search of a 16 year old autistic male who had left his house and been missing for almost 24 hours.  WBFD crews began the search utilizing Drone 18, ATV 18-3, … [Read more...]

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Tractor Trailer vs. Building in Lower Heidelberg Township

 June 6, 2022

On June 6th around 2:45am the WBFD was dispatched to the 4600 block of Penn Avenue in Lower Heidelberg Township for a tractor trailer into a building.  Crews arrived on scene and had a single tractor trailer into the building with the cab completely inside the building.  With no … [Read more...]

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WBFD Assists at Spring Twp Brush Fire

 April 18, 2022

On Sunday April 18th around 6:30pm the WBFD was dispatched to the area of Fritztown Road and Mail Route Road in South Heidelberg Township for a brush fire.  As crews arrived it was determined the incident was just over the township line in the 100 block of Mail Route Road, Spring … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Fire in Sinking Spring Borough

 April 15, 2022

On Thursday April 14th around 12:30pm the WBFD was dispatch to the 000 block of Cacoosing Avenue in Sinking Spring Borough for a vehicle fire.  Engine 18-2 arrived on scene and confirmed the report with a working engine compartment fire extending into the passenger compartment. … [Read more...]

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Monthly Calls

MonthFire/EMS
Jan.81
Feb.89
Mar.76
Apr.66
May86
Jun.76
Jul.100
Aug.91
Sep.100
Oct.90
Nov.36
Dec.0
Total 891

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Western Berks Fire Department

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Western Berks Fire Department

On June 1 at approximately 4:35pm, the WBFD and our automatic aid partners were dispatched to the first block of Maywood Ave in South Heidelberg Township for a residential structure fire. Crews arrived to find a one story home, with smoke visible from the gable vents. Engine 18-2’s crew secured a water supply, stretched an attack line, and forced entry into the home finding a working fire in the attic. As fire suppression began on the interior, additional crews cut multiple ventilation holes in the roof, and also created a large opening of the side wall to check for hidden fire. Fire damage was contained to the attic space, and two cats were safely removed unharmed. One firefighter suffered a heat related injury on scene, and was treated by EMS.
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We were assisted on scene by the following agencies:
Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services
Wyomissing Fire Department
Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26
Shillington Fire Company
West Reading Fire Department
Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company
Western Berks Ambulance Assn
South Heidelberg Township Police Department
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On June 1 at approximately 4:35pm, the WBFD and our automatic aid partners were dispatched to the first block of Maywood Ave in South Heidelberg Township for a residential structure fire.  Crews arrived to find a one story home, with smoke visible from the gable vents.  Engine 18-2’s crew secured a water supply, stretched an attack line, and forced entry into the home finding a working fire in the attic.  As fire suppression began on the interior, additional crews cut multiple ventilation holes in the roof, and also created a large opening of the side wall to check for hidden fire.  Fire damage was contained to the attic space, and two cats were safely removed unharmed.  One firefighter suffered a heat related injury on scene, and was treated by EMS. 
#teamWBFD
#autoaidpartners
We were assisted on scene by the following agencies:
Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services
Wyomissing Fire Department
Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26
Shillington Fire Company
West Reading Fire Department
Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company
Western Berks Ambulance Assn
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Great job WBFD!

Great job all!

Thank you for your service.!!

God bless you guys… 90 degree temps, 60 lbs of gear AND you’re standing on a burning roof! Stay safe!

Thank you all for a great job and saving the pets!

EXCELLENT WORK! GREAT STOP! 👍

Great job guys 👍

Thank you first responders !! You all are invaluable ! ♥️

Job well done, Everybody Went Home!

Great job

Thank you for all that you do!!!

Strong work WBFD

Wow that sucks

You guys rock!

#BestinBerks

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Western Berks Fire Department

3 weeks ago

Western Berks Fire Department

Today at approximately 1:29pm, Ladder 18 was dispatched as part of the 1st Alarm assignment assisting the Greenfields Fire Company - Bern Twp for a commercial structure fire. As crews arrived, they found fire in an exterior duct work filtration system. Multiple filters were removed from the system, which allowed crews to access internal spaces for fire suppression. Fire was contained to this unit.
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Today at approximately 1:29pm, Ladder 18 was dispatched as part of the 1st Alarm assignment assisting the Greenfields Fire Company - Bern Twp for a commercial structure fire.  As crews arrived, they found fire in an exterior duct work filtration system.  Multiple filters were removed from the system, which allowed crews to access internal spaces for fire suppression.  Fire was contained to this unit. 
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Great job

Thermal fume dust collector likely on a steel cutting or welding application. Plenty of equipment available to prevent the need for a fire department's involvement. Lincoln should have provided it with their system.

Good work everyone!

Great job!

Great job!

EXCELLENT WORK!

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Western Berks Fire Department

4 weeks ago

Western Berks Fire Department

Today at approximately 12:41pm, Ladder 18 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a residential structure in the 600Block of Grings Hill Rd assisting the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services. Additional information was a vehicle into a residence that was smoking and still had a person inside. Upon arrival of fire units, they found negative fire but a vehicle accident with the driver trapped. Ladder 18’s crew assisted the crew from Rescue Engine 85 and Ladder 79, utilizing hydraulic rescue tools to remove the trapped driver.
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Today at approximately 12:41pm, Ladder 18 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a residential structure in the 600Block of Grings Hill Rd assisting the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services.  Additional information was a vehicle into a residence that was smoking and still had a person inside.  Upon arrival of fire units, they found negative fire but a vehicle accident with the driver trapped.  Ladder 18’s crew assisted the crew from Rescue Engine 85 and Ladder 79, utilizing hydraulic rescue tools to remove the trapped driver. 
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Sending prayers to those involved

My prayers🙏 🙏

Andrew Degler

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Western Berks Fire Department
111 Stitzer Ave.
Wernersville, PA 19565

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