One of the most endearing aspects of the holiday season is a decorated tree for Santa to hide his presents under. However, one of the more dangerous items during this time is the threat posed by the burning of a natural tree. Picture the scenes from the big wildfires that occurred earlier this year and picture that in your living room. Check out the videos at the bottom of this article to see what ... (Full Story & Photos)

Candles are used by many people both in secular and sacred decorations this time of year. The warm glows and soft fragrances offer a special atmosphere of closeness and harmony to the viewer.

However, when all is said and done, candles are just open flames that have no allegiance. Therefore, we at TSFR, along with our friends at the National Candle Association and National Fire Protection Association, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units were just wrapping a possible fire that involved a furnace malfunction elsewhere in the Township early Thursday evening December 4, when the alarms sounded for a possible structure fire on Highland Street in the West Lawn section of the Township. Units responded immediately to the new call which was for heavy smoke in the residence.

Western Berks FD Deputy 18-1 arrived on location and reported ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's that special time of year again. The time of year for family gatherings, decorating, gift giving, and hopefully for peace and earth and good will to all men. But with all the festivities comes risk. As such, here are some things to consider.

According to our friends at the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our regular Monday night drill on December 1 included an in-depth review of a Line of Duty Death that occurred in Houston TX on February 14, 2000, when a fire burning in a concealed space above a fast-food restaurant caused a catastrophic collapse of the roof resulting in fatal injuries to two firefighters. This kicks off a series of drills based on the book "30 Fires You Must Know" by Chiefs Billy ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFR Rescue Engine 85 responded to West Reading Boro as part of a mutual structure fire assignment on Monday morning December 1. The incident which was upgraded from an AFA due to an odor of smoke in the building was in a church school in the 700 block of Cherry St. RE85 arrived on location and was requested to go to the 7th St. side of the building and check conditions. The company did so and was ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of Wednesday November 26 TSFRS Rescue 85 Wyomissing Engine 79 and Western Berks Intermediate Unit 6522 were dispatched to Rt. 222 northbound in the area of Broadcasting Road for vehicle crash with unknown injuries. When R85 and DC85 responded they were advised by Communications that this would be for a mail truck, reported to be wrapped around a light pole.

Prior to the arrival of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around noontime on Wednesday November 26, TSFR Rescue and Tanker 85, Wyomissing FD Engine 79, and Western Berks EMS Ambulance 6515 were dispatched to northbound Rte 222 under the Jefferson Ave. overpass for a vehicle crash with unknown injuries and a vehicle rollover. R85 and Deputy 85 responded with additional information from Communications that this was reported to be a single vehicle crash with ... (Full Story & Photos)