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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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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On 11/13/2023 at approximately 11:16am, the WBFD was dispatched to the intersection of Penn Ave & Sportsmans Rd for a motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene and found a passenger sedan, that had been rear ended by a tractor trailer. The only occupant, the driver, was still in the vehicle, sustaining injuries. Personnel, utilizing hydraulic rescue tools removed both doors and the B-Post on the drivers side. This gave better access for patient care, and for removal.
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On 11/13/2023 at approximately 11:16am, the WBFD was dispatched to the intersection of Penn Ave & Sportsmans Rd for a motor vehicle accident.  Crews arrived on scene and found a passenger sedan, that had been rear ended by a tractor trailer.  The only occupant, the driver,  was still in the vehicle, sustaining injuries.  Personnel, utilizing hydraulic rescue tools removed both doors and the B-Post on the drivers side.  This gave better access for patient care, and for removal. 
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Awesome job !

Good job guys!!

EXCELLENT WORK!

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Well Done!

Thank you WBFD

That intersection has horrific accidents!

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On November 10 at approximately 12:30pm, the WBFD was dispatched to the 300-Block of Sportsmans Rd in South Heidelberg Township for a vehicle fire. Engine 18-1 arrived on scene, and reported an active fire in the engine compartment. A single handline was stretched, extinguishing the fire and stopping it from spreading into the passenger compartment.
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On November 10 at approximately 12:30pm, the WBFD was dispatched to the 300-Block of Sportsmans Rd in South Heidelberg Township for a vehicle fire.  Engine 18-1 arrived on scene, and reported an active fire in the engine compartment.  A single handline was stretched, extinguishing the fire and stopping it from spreading into the passenger compartment. 
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111 Stitzer Ave.
Wernersville, PA 19565

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