Wednesday October 28 saw Rescue 85 and TSFRS members paying a visit to the St. Albans Christian Learning Center class. 18 students and 5 adults were treated to a tour of Rescue 85 and a visit with a fully decked out firefighter.

As is our standard approach with our very young friends, we try to emphasize that firefighters aren't scary. We want them to know that they should not hide from them but ... (Full Story & Photos)

The tots at the West Lawn United Methodist Pre School program were treated to a visit from TSFRS Engine 85 for a tour and meeting with a decked-out firefighter on Monday and Tuesday mornings, October 26 and 27.

The children were shown the engine and all of its hardware. Most importantly, they got to see a TSFRS firefighter don his personal protective equipment ensemble including breathing apparatus. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We want to take this opportunity to give a shout out to some of the groups that supported us with our recent Open House.

First, we'd like to thank Mays Sandwich Shop in West Lawn for helping us out with the tasty ham, Italian and turkey subs, and providing the chips from Dieffenbach's Snacks. Our guests and personnel all appreciated the change from our traditional hot dog offering.

Also, our appreciation ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFRS opened the doors to the public on Saturday October 24 when we held our annual Fire Prevention Open House. We welcomed over 450 friends and neighbors who visited the station that day. Our guests were provided with information on lithium-ion battery fire hazards and were treated to hoagies and chips. There were educational activities that included crafts and coloring and a pretend fire to be ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past two days, personnel from TSFRS completed a Confined Space Refresher Training facilitated by RescueTechs LLC. This training reinforces essential safety procedures, strengthens technical skills, and ensures our personnel remain prepared to safely and effectively respond to confined space emergencies.

Thank you to RescueTechs LLC for providing this valuable training and for helping us ... (Full Story & Photos)

We frequently get questions from the public about fire extinguishers for their home. Here is some information that might help explain the issue. Most authorities and experts recommend a dry chemical extinguisher with an ABC rating for a for household use. But what does this mean?

First.......the information on how to operate the device and what kind of fire it's intended for is on the label. But ... (Full Story & Photos)

A motor vehicle crash with a rollover on Rt. 222 just north of the Adamstown exit in Spring Twp was reported early on Thursday morning October 15. The call was initially reported as in Brecknock Twp and was revised when arriving companies identified the correct location as being in Spring. TSFRS Rescue 85 responded accordingly.

As the Rescue responded, they were advised by Asst. Chief 72 that the ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early morning hours of Sunday October 11, TSFRS was dispatched to the 600 block of 9th St in Reading as part of a second alarm assignment, transmitted for a working structure fire with entrapment. Arriving on location Rescue Engine 85s crew reported to command for assignment, whereupon they were immediately assigned to relieve personnel who were attacking the fire in the original fire building.

Accordingly, ... (Full Story & Photos)