• 111 Stitzer Ave., Wernersville, PA 19565

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(610) 678-1332

Water Rescue Team

Water Rescue Operations in the WBFD

The Western Berks Fire Department operates a water rescue team of approximately 20 members trained in swift water rescue, shore rescue, and ice rescue. Our water rescue team utilizes two marine units and responds to incidents county-wide.
Marine 18

Marine 18

Marine 18 is a 2003 Rescue One Connector boat. This unit is equipped with a 40hp Jet Powered outboard motor. The boat also has a flip down diver platform to assist divers entering or exiting the water and a sonar system equipped with GPS. Other equipment includes 2 throw rope bags,2 Telescopic hooks,1 backboard and a 500,000 candlepower search light and 1 Bull horn. Marine 18 is currently housed at Station 18-4 in Lower Heidelberg Township.

Marine 18-2

Marine 18-2 is a 2021 Inmar 12.5’ inflatable rescue boat. This unit is equipped with a 25hp outboard prop motor. Marine 18-2 is currently housed at station 18-2 in Sinking Spring Borough and is towed by Utility 18-2.
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.
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  • 111 Stitzer Ave., Wernersville, PA 19565
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