On Thursday February 20th around 00:20 hours, Ladder 18 was dispatched on the first alarm assignment for the 400 block of North Tulpehocken Road in Bern Township assisting Greenfields Fire Company. Ladder 18 and Utility 18-2 made the response with 8 members. Shortly after the … [Read more...]
Total Incidents For yet another year, the Western Berks Fire Department had a record year for total calls. The department ran 1054 calls in 2019, which narrowly beat out the previous year in which the department ran 1052 calls. Total Incidents Per Municipalities-Lower … [Read more...]
Our 2018/2019 Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner Grant has been officially closed out, as we have received the final shipment of equipment. For this grant we received a total of $22,834.00, which was used to purchase new attack hose and nozzles. A similar non … [Read more...]
2019 Open House
The Western Berks Fire Department invites you to our 2019 Open House at our Station 1 in Wernersville. On October 12th from 11am to 2pm. We will open our doors, welcome you to stop by and learn about your local fire department, as well as other public service agency's. Address of … [Read more...]
WBFD Assists Robesonia At Structure Fire
On Saturday August 24th, the Western Berks Fire Department assisted the Pioneer Hose Company No 26 at a Structure Fire in Robesonia's first due coverage area. The call was dispatched around 6:30 Saturday night and the Western Berks Fire department responded with Engine 18-1, … [Read more...]
