James Kauffman

Position(s): Fire Police Lieutenant

1 week ago

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!

EXCELLENT WORK!

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Western Berks Fire Department

2 weeks ago

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🙏 🙏

Andrew Degler

Western Berks Fire Department

3 weeks ago

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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