Western Berks Fire Department

Wernersville, PA

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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.  First arriving crews found a 74 year old male, conscious and alert, trapped underneath building materials and other debris in the right rear corner of the home, in the garage.  Personnel were able to shore and stabilize the tree both inside and outside of the home, to create a safe working environment and further protect the patient.  The focus then shifted to removing all of the obstructions by hand, even having to use reciprocating and band saws to assist in the removal.  A tunnel was created to the patient, allowing personnel to crawl in and start a medical assessment.  The patient was then placed on a backboard, and removed from the garage through the interior of the home.  He was then transported to Reading Hospital for further care.

 

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On January 24, 2023 the WBFD was dispatched as automatic aid to assist the Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26 with a residential structure fire in the 1st Block of S Wayne St in Robesonia Borough. Initial arriving crews found a fire located on the first floor, on the exterior of the home rapidly progressing towards the roof line. Personnel from WBFD and Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company 47 / Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary were assigned to check for extension on the first floor, by using hand tools to remove drywall and insulation, assuring that no hidden fire remained.
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On January 24, 2023 the WBFD was dispatched as automatic aid to assist the Robesonia Fire Department, Sta 26 with a residential structure fire in the 1st Block of S Wayne St in Robesonia Borough.  Initial arriving crews found a fire located on the first floor, on the exterior of the home rapidly progressing towards the roof line.  Personnel from WBFD and Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company 47 / Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary were assigned to check for extension on the first floor, by using hand tools to remove drywall and insulation, assuring that no hidden fire remained. 
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SCAM ALERT!!!!!

We’ve been recently made aware of a fake profile that is selling apparel with our logo on it. We are on no way affiliated with this person/company. Their profile has been reported to Facebook.
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SCAM ALERT!!!!!
We’ve been recently made aware of a fake profile that is selling apparel with our logo on it.  We are on no way affiliated with this person/company.  Their profile has been reported to Facebook.
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I saw that earlier.

Here is a scrren shot of another scammer #wbfd

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