Western Berks Fire Department

Wernersville, PA

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Dumpster Fire in South Heidelberg Twp

 January 23, 2021

On Thursday January 21st around 5:30pm the WBFD was dispatched to the 100 block of Belle Alto Road in South Heidelberg Township for a dumpster fire.  Responding units encountered a visible smoke column on approach and had flames showing from a dumpster on arrival, which was being loaded with scrap vehicles when the fire occurred.    Engine 18-1 arrived on scene and was ordered to attack the fire with their deck gun for a quick knockdown of the of the fire in order to protect a barn within a close proximity to the dumpster.  Engine 18-2 arrived on scene with additional manpower and deployed a single hand line from Engine 18-1 to knock down the remaining fire.  Crews utilized a rotary saw to cut holes into the lower portion of the dumpster to access hidden fire in the bottom of the dumpster.  Crews operated on scene for approximately 1 hour before returning available.  We were assisted by Tanker 42 from Cumru Township Fire Department.

 

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Today our crews have kept busy with four calls for service and a public service detail.

Early this morning the WBFD assisted the Western Berks Ambulance Association on two medical calls. At 1pm this afternoon we participated in the South Heidelberg Township Police Department’s Autism Awareness event at CW East Elementary School. Near the conclusion of the event WBFD units were dispatched to Sportsman Road and Penn Ave in South Hedielberg Township for a Motorcycle Fire. Later on in the day units responded to Sinking Spring Borough for an automatic fire alarm in the 600 block of Vester Place. #teamWBFD
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Today our crews have kept busy with four calls for service and a public service detail.  Early this morning the WBFD assisted the Western Berks Ambulance Association on two medical calls. At 1pm this afternoon we participated in the South Heidelberg Township Police Department’s Autism Awareness event at CW East Elementary School. Near the conclusion of the event WBFD units were dispatched to Sportsman Road and Penn Ave in South Hedielberg Township for a Motorcycle Fire. Later on in the day units responded to Sinking Spring Borough for an automatic fire alarm in the 600 block of Vester Place.  #teamWBFDImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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TYFYS BEST IN BERKS

Thank you for keeping us safe.

Great job

Thanks for coming out. Made my little guy’s day!

Thank you, WBFD for all you do!

EXCELLENT,!

TYFYS! 👍🧑‍🚒😁🔥

Awesome job guys 👍

Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for your service.

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Western Berks Fire Department

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Western Berks Fire Department

Tomorrow afternoon we’ll be taking part in the Autism Awareness event hosted by the South Heidelberg Township Police Department. Ladder 18 and Engine 18-1 will be on display along with our crews. Feel free to stop by and say hello! Personnel and equipment will also be on display from Western Berks Ambulance Association as well as SHTPD. The event is taking place outside on the grounds of Conrad Weiser East Elementary, we look forward to seeing everyone there! ... See MoreSee Less

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T-shirts are available online to support the event and cause. All proceeds go to Unending Promise. rockhoundapparel.squarespace.com/shautism

Western Berks Fire Department

2 weeks ago

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Earlier this evening the WBFD was dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with a brush fire in the 000 block of Holly Lane in Cumru Township. ATV 18-3 and ATV 18-4 responded and WBFD crews assisted with controlling hot spots. WBFD units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes before being released. #teamWBFD ... See MoreSee Less

Earlier this evening the WBFD was dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with a brush fire in the 000 block of Holly Lane in Cumru Township. ATV 18-3 and ATV 18-4 responded and WBFD crews assisted with controlling hot spots. WBFD units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes before being released. #teamWBFDImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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