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.

Vehicle Fire in Lower Heidelberg Twp

 March 29, 2022

On March 27th around 11pm the WBFD was dispatched to Sweitzer Road and Ryebrook Road in Lower Heidelberg Township for a vehicle fire.  WBFD crews arrived on scene with a fully involved vehicle fire in the intersection.  Engine 85 arrived on scene and began fire attached and … [Read more...]

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WBFD Assists at Spring Township Structure Fire

 February 14, 2022

On Sunday February 6th around 7pm the WBFD was dispatched to assist the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services with a structure fire with entrapment in the 400 block of Miller Road in Spring Township. Ladder 18, Engine 18-1, Engine 18-2, and Rescue 18 responded and crews … [Read more...]

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Tree Into House with Pinned Occupant in South Heidelberg Township

 February 14, 2022

On February 2, 2022 at approximately 3:42pm, the WBFD and our automatic aid partners were dispatched to the first block of Weaver Rd in South Heidelberg Township for a rescue.  Initial reports were of a 150’ tree that had fallen into a house, with a person trapped underneath it. … [Read more...]

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Shed Fire in South Heidelberg Twp.

 January 30, 2022

On Tuesday January 18th around 8:30am the WBFD along with automatic aid partners were dispatched to the 100 block of Butternut Court in South Heidelberg Township for a structure fire.  Crews arrived on scene with a 40’ x 60’ shed with active fire and multiple exposure issues with … [Read more...]

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2021 Open House

 October 24, 2021

The WBFD will be hosting our annual Open House on Saturday November 6th 2021 at our Wernersville station on Stitzer Ave from 11am to 2pm.  We invite all members of the community to come out and enjoy a great day of family fun with meeting your local first responders; Fire, … [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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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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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🙏 🙏

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On May 9 at approximately 11:08pm, the WBFD and our automatic aid partners were dispatched to the 200Block of Saddlebrook Dr in Lower Heidelberg Township for a residential structure fire. Crews found a fire which had started in the wall of an attached garage, and had now spread to the outside of home, traveling vertically towards the second floor. Crews were able to get water on the fire quickly, and also removed siding and other structural components to access the seat and any hidden fire. Damage was limited to the garage area. The fire is currently being investigated by the PA State Police Fire Marshal Division.
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We were assisted in scene by the following agencies:
Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services
Wyomissing Fire Department
Shillington Fire Company
Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26
Mohnton Fire Company
Bernville Community Fire Company
Western Berks Ambulance Assn
Lower Heidelberg Township Police Department
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On May 9 at approximately 11:08pm, the WBFD and our automatic aid partners were dispatched to the 200Block of Saddlebrook Dr in Lower Heidelberg Township for a residential structure fire.  Crews found a fire which had started in the wall of an attached garage, and had now spread to the outside of home, traveling vertically towards the second floor.  Crews were able to get water on the fire quickly, and also removed siding and other structural components to access the seat and any hidden fire.  Damage was limited to the garage area.  The fire is currently being investigated by the PA State Police Fire Marshal Division. 
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We were assisted in scene by the following agencies:
Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services 
Wyomissing Fire Department
Shillington Fire Company
Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26
Mohnton Fire Company
Bernville Community Fire Company
Western Berks Ambulance Assn
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Thank you for your service to the community.

Great job

Great work

Donald N Samantha did you see this

Thank you 👨‍🚒

Thank you

Thank you WBFD.

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111 Stitzer Ave.
Wernersville, PA 19565

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