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Dumpsters and Fireworks

PIO Rick Schartel, July 05

Every year we seem to get fires in dumpsters that are possibly connected to the disposal or use of fireworks. They are generally a nuisance but must be dealt with especially if the dumpsters are in proximity to homes and other property. There were two reported on the evening of July 4, one each in the Berkshire Hills and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.

We always urge the public to handle fireworks ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Wyomissing 4th of July Parade

Public Information Officer Rick Schartel, July 05

TSFR was privileged to participate in the annual Wyomissing Boro 4th of July Parade. This popular event is the largest if not the only 4th of July Parade in Berks County.

TSFR members staffing Engine 85 and Tanker 85 proudly represented the Department and the Township.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fireworks Standby Detail in Wyomissing

PIO Rick Schartel, July 03

TSFR members staffing Tanker 85 assisted the Wyomissing Fire Department with the annual fireworks display at the Wyomissing Boro Pool on Thursday night July 3. T85 and its crew of two stood by at Evans Avenue and Old Mill Road in the Boro and fortunately were not called upon to go to work. The tanker remained after the event until released by Command after the display.... (Full Story & Photos)

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PIO Rick Schartel, July 03

TSFR Fire Prevention personnel visited the staff at the Columbia Cottage community in the Township on Thursday afternoon July 3 for a fire safety presentation.

The presentation included use of our fire extinguisher simulator. This device offers the public the opportunity to actually get the feel of discharging a fire extinguisher without the accompanying mess and safety concerns. It consists of ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Mutual Aid MVA Assignment on the West Shore

Public Information Officer Rick Schartel, July 03

TSFR Rescue 85 was dispatched to westbound Rte 422 (the West Shore Bypass) for a reported motor vehicle crash on Thursday morning July 3 as part of a mutual assist to West Reading Station 64. The situation was originally reported as two vehicles with at least two injuries and smoke issuing from under the hood one of the vehicles involved.

R85 arrived and found two vehicles against the center concrete ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Keith T Daily Mess Image

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July 03

From all of us at Township of Spring Fire and Rescue Service, we'd like to wish you and yours a safe and happy Fourth of July! ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Sparkler Safety

Public Information Officer Rick Schartel, July 02

Would you find it of concern if your child's teacher heated a piece of metal until it glowed and then passed in around the classroom for each student to hold and wave around? We suspect that you would.

Well, most people don't realize that a common sparkler reaches a temperature of over 1200 degrees F when burning and glows red the whole time. Thats more than twice as hot as the ignition temperature ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Public Information Officer Rick Schartel, July 01

A combination of humidity and sun angle prompted a well-intentioned report of smoke coming from a building on Paper Mill Road in northern Spring Township early Sunday morning June 29. The passerby observed what appeared to be a column of smoke rising from the back or the top of a healthcare facility, which promoted a full structure fire assignment to be dispatched. Accordingly, TSFR Engine 85, Wyomissing ... (Full Story & Photos)

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