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.

WBFD Assists with Numerous Calls in Wyomissing Borough

 March 15, 2015

On March 14th at 3:30 PM, Station 18 R.I.T. was dispatched on the structure fire assignment for 855 North Park Rd at the Wynnewood Apartments. The initial report was to check for smoke coming from the location. Ladder 18 went responding immediately with 8 personnel. Units arrived … [Read more...]

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Ladder 18 Crew after a fire

WBFD Assists at Robesonia Borough Structure Fire

 March 15, 2015

On March 14th at 6:12 p.m. Company 18 received its 3rd structure fire assignment of the day. Western Berks Fire Department was sent on the mutual aid assignment to 422 South Freeman St. for a reported chimney fire. Ladder 18, Rescue 18 and Engine 18-1 responded and arrived as 1st … [Read more...]

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Old Ladder 18

WBFD Assists at Spring Township Structure Fire

 March 14, 2015

On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Ladder 18 was dispatched to 1354 West Wyomissing Court at the Lincoln Park Apartments, in Spring Township for a reported building on fire. Engine 85 (Spring Township) arrived on the scene first with heavy fire on the first and second floors of a middle … [Read more...]

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Adopt-A-Hydrant Program

 January 7, 2015

Fire hydrants are a critical tool used by the fire department when a fire occurs. Being able to quickly locate and access the fire hydrant can make a significant impact on the outcome of the fire. With over 500 hydrants located throughout the communities we serve, it is difficult … [Read more...]

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Winter Fire Safety

 October 16, 2014

With the cooler months upon us, now is the opportune time to check your heating devices for the upcoming winter months. Here are a few safety tips for your home heating appliances. More information can be found by downloading this PDF document developed by the United States Fire … [Read more...]

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Western Berks Fire Department

2 days ago

Western Berks Fire Department

CONTEST ALERT - 3 of 3

We are back for our third and final contest with the chance to win a WBFD T-shirt! To participate, comment on the post with your guess to the question below, multiple “answers” by the same person will disqualify you. This contest will go until Friday at 8pm, the closest (above or below) or exact answer will be selected as the winner. In the case of multiple identical answers the first to comment that answer will be selected. The winner will receive (1) WBFD T-Shirt in any size they wish, child or adult. The winner will need to pick up the shirt at one of our stations, we will not ship. The winner and answer will be posted on this original post soon after the contest ends on Friday evening.

****Department members and immediate familes are excluded from entering the contest and we ask them to not devulge insider info to keep the contest fair to everyone.

Question # 3
What is the total weight of the protective gear and tools a firefighter carries on daily basis to do their job. (Please reference the below picture)

Hint - this does not include human weight, just all of the protective gear and tools you see in the picture which includes; coat, pants, helmet, boots, gloves, hood, breathing apparatus, and various hand tools.

Answers can be to the nearest tenth of a pound. “xxxx.x lbs”
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CONTEST ALERT - 3 of 3  We are back for our third and final contest with the chance to win a WBFD T-shirt!  To participate, comment on the post with your guess to the question below, multiple “answers” by the same person will disqualify you. This contest will go until Friday at 8pm, the closest (above or below) or exact answer will be selected as the winner. In the case of multiple identical answers the first to comment that answer will be selected.  The winner will receive (1) WBFD T-Shirt in any size they wish, child or adult. The winner will need to pick up the shirt at one of our stations, we will not ship.  The winner and answer will be posted on this original post soon after the contest ends on Friday evening.  ****Department members and immediate familes are excluded from entering the contest and we ask them to not devulge insider info to keep the contest fair to everyone.  Question # 3
What is the total weight of the protective gear and tools a firefighter carries on daily basis to do their job. (Please reference the below picture)  Hint - this does not include human weight, just all of the protective gear and tools you see in the picture which includes; coat, pants, helmet, boots, gloves, hood, breathing apparatus, and various hand tools.  Answers can be to the nearest tenth of a pound. “xxxx.x lbs”
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72.5

110.5

123 lbs

85lbs

71 lbs

90 lbs

110.5 lbs

87.25

87.8

96

Should this number contain the weight on his shoulders of protecting his other brothers and public on scene?

82.5 lbs

70 pounds

176

74.5

Can this picture be autographed and given away...... asking for a friend

89.7823 lbs

120 lbs

68.5 lbs

125 pounds

86.85 lbs.

104lbs

130lbs

90lbs

110 lbs

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Western Berks Fire Department

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Western Berks Fire Department

This morning shortly after 1:15am Engine 18-2 was dispatched to assist Cumru Township Fire Department with a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Wyomissing Road, in Cumru Township. Engine 18-2 arrived on scene and crews assisted with fire suppression, overhaul, and ventilation in the structure. A total of 7 WBFD members operated on scene for approximately 1.5 hours before being released by command. #teamWBFD ... See MoreSee Less

This morning shortly after 1:15am Engine 18-2 was dispatched to assist Cumru Township Fire Department with a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Wyomissing Road, in Cumru Township. Engine 18-2 arrived on scene and crews assisted with fire suppression, overhaul, and ventilation in the structure. A total of 7 WBFD members operated on scene for approximately 1.5 hours before being released by command.   #teamWBFDImage attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment
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Prayers

Gute Arbeit 👍

Thank you.

Prayers for all involved

Prayers hope all are ok

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Western Berks Fire Department

4 days ago

Western Berks Fire Department

On January 15, at approximately 1:12pm, Engine 18-2 was dispatched as automatic aid to assist the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services for an accident with one person still trapped in the vehicle at the intersection of Fritztown & Chapel Hill Roads. Hydraulic rescue tools were utilized to remove both the front and rear doors on the drivers side, and also the center support post. Once the patient was extricated and removed from the vehicle, Western Berks Ambulance Association started patient care and transported for further evaluation.
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On January 15, at approximately 1:12pm, Engine 18-2 was dispatched as automatic aid to assist the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services for an accident with one person still trapped in the vehicle at the intersection of Fritztown & Chapel Hill Roads.  Hydraulic rescue tools were utilized to remove both the front and rear doors on the drivers side, and also the center support post.  Once the patient was extricated and removed from the vehicle, Western Berks Ambulance Association started patient care and transported for further evaluation. 
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Thank You !!

Thank you i heard the sirens going like crazy now I know why

Thank you

Can’t imagine what you guys do. Thank you all 👍👍👍

Thank you

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Thank you for a you do

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Thank you all for your service

Hope everyone is doing ok. Thank you for all you do for the community. God bless you all

Thanks for all you do !

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Wernersville, PA 19565

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