Members from TSFR are frequently called upon to rescue those in need, but on Tuesday night July 23, Company 85 rendered an assist to a group of Cub Scouts from the BSA Hawk Mountain Council that was unique. Seems that the Cubs, who were in the middle of a multi night program, were scheduled to have a session in Cacoosing Park on Reedy Road that focused on creeks and streams. However, a recent storm ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the month of July TSFR personnel and equipment paid a visit to four Spring Twp Park and Rec playgrounds. TSFR Fire Prevention Lt Gibbs and on duty personnel spearheaded the effort that provided information to the kids and staff on such topics as smoke and CO detectors, fireworks safety, and fire safety in the home. The visits lasted for about an hour each and culminated in a tour of an operating ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 7/17/2024 at approximately 9:05 PM, TSFR Engine 85 was dispatched on a mutual aid assignment, assisting our neighbors from the Western Berks FD for an automatic fire alarm in a commercial building on Corporate Blvd in South Heidelberg Township.

Upon arrival, crews had nothing showing and started their investigation. Upon gaining access to the interior of the building, they found a smoke condition ... (Full Story & Photos)

A fire was reported in the 2300 block of Monroe Ave in the West Wyomissing section of Spring Twp early in the afternoon of Tuesday July 17. The fire was reported to involve the side of the house with smoke in the residence.

TSFR Engine 85 responded along with our mutual aid partners from Wyomissing Ladder 79, Shillington Engine 36, Western Berks Fire Engine 18-1 and Ladder 18, Mohnton Engine 57, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday July 11, TSFR personnel visited our friends at the West Lawn Community Library. Members read stories about fires and firefighters, demonstrated our personal protective equipment and gave a tour of Engine 85 to 19 children and 11 adults in attendance.

Our next Firefighter at the Library visit will be held on August 12 at 1030 at the Spring Township Library. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our Monday night drill on Monday July 15 featured the use of our rescue air bags. Rescue 85 carries a complement of both high- and low-pressure bags, while Rescue Engine 85 carries a set of high-pressure bags.

High-pressure bags are the more common and are designed for high pressure, high capacity, but low elevation lifting. Low pressure bags on the other hand utilize a lower pressure but provide ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire prevention programs will be conducted at the following playgrounds this month

7/16-Colony Park,
7/17- Drexelwood Park,
7/22-LenOak Park.

ll events start at 10:
00. And will feature visits from firefighters, fire engines and a fire prevention message. Please stop by and bring the kids
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The drill topic for Monday night July 8th was chocking techniques, Chocking is the act of stabilizing a vehicle that has been involved in a collision and may be prone to rocking. Uninhibited motion can lead to additional injuries to patients and complicate the proper operation of the many powered tools at our disposal. Cribbing can also be used for stabilizing machinery, cargo loads, structural ... (Full Story & Photos)