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Monday, October 25th, 2021
On Monday, October 25th, members from Local 1803 visited the offices of Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks. Local 1803 raised money this year through the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts....
Friday, October 22nd, 2021
Please consider purchasing 2021 Reading Fire Department Toy Drive apparel to help us get toys for local kids in need this Christmas. We appreciate you helping us in this great cause! Link posted below...
Friday, October 1st, 2021
Hired on February 1st of 1995, Judd Weber began his firefighting career on the C-Platoon where he was assigned as a jumper after graduating the fire academy. Firefighter Weber remained a jumper on C-s...
Friday, July 23rd, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 recruit class on their graduation of the fire academy. The recruit class has finished 6 months of strenuous training led by Lieutenant Batz and now will be assigned to stre...
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Friday, July 14th, 2017
The 2017 Seagrave Tractor-Drawn Aerial is currently on the line and is due for final inspection in mid-September.
Sunday, June 25th, 2017
Please join us in mourning the loss of Firefighter Matthew Schneck from B platoon Engine 5. Details on arrangements will be posted as we get them. Matt was a great guy, and we cannot imagine what his family is going through.
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
The following assignments are per personnel directive 2017-16:John Seyfert - Ladder 3 Driver "A" platoon, effective 6.27Andrew LaFaver - Medic 4 "A" platoon, effective 6.27Michael Lerch - Medic 4 "A" platoon, effective 6.27Craig Sweigart - Medic 4 "C" platoon,...
Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
Reading Firefighters threw a special birthday party for Landon Putt of Exeter Township. Landon's grandfather Rodney won the party during the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Black and Blue Ball.
Friday, May 12th, 2017
On Valentine's Day of this year Medic & Engine 1 were dispatched to North 10th Street for man with chest pain. When the units arrived they found a male with severe pain and rapid heart-rate. Using advanced life support skills, the crews successfully stabilized him until he could be transport...
Friday, May 12th, 2017
The Reading Firefighters held their Spring Boot Drive on Friday May 12th at the intersection of 11th & Rockland Streets. Members accepted donations from 6 - 9 in the morning at the WAWA and then took to the streets from 11 - 5.
Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Reading Firefighters raised nearly $400 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's during the 30th annual Ride For Life held at the Reading Fairgrounds. The event draws hundreds of motorcyclists from all over the east coast for a weekend of Harleys and fun.
Monday, May 1st, 2017
Congratulations to 2nd Deputy Chief Michael Lessar on his new position as Fire Chief of the Pottstown Fire Department. Chief Lessar served the citizens of Reading for nearly 20 years. Firefighter Lessar was hired in June of 1997, and was assigned as a jumper firefighter on the D platoon.
Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
Once again Engine 9 Firefighter Jeff LeCompte completed the annual St. Lukes Half-Marathon on Sunday April 23rd in Bethlehem. During the race, Jeff met up with 10 year old Kaela Knorr who suffers from a rare muscular disease.
Tuesday, April 18th, 2017
Congratulations to Lieutenant Ronald Banks on his promotion to 1st Deputy ChiefBanks was hired on February 1st of 1993. After completing fire training he was assigned to the A platoon as a jumper. Firefighter Banks has worked the following positions:Firefighter Ronald Banks promoted toEngine 12 driv...
Friday, April 14th, 2017
The Reading Fire Department recently received the delivery of new SCOTT self-contained breathing apparatus. In total 74 SCBA's, 148 air cylinders, and 4 RIT paks were obtained along with a pak-traker system.
Sunday, April 9th, 2017
On April 7-9, The Reading 47's competed in the DC Firefighters' Burn Foundation Hockey Tournament. This tournament raises money in order to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of injured firefighters and burn patients in the DC Metropolitan area.
Friday, March 31st, 2017
We regret to announce the passing of retired Firefighter David Connor. FF Connor retired in June of 2001 last working Engine 9 on the D platoon.
Saturday, March 18th, 2017
Several Reading Firefighters traveled to Harrisburg to pay their respects to Harrisburg Lieutenant Dennis Devoe (Squad 8). Lt. Devoe was killed in the line of duty the week before. PennLive CoverageYoutube Clip from PennLive
Thursday, March 16th, 2017
We welcome the latest recruits to the Reading Fire Department. An academy class has begun today and will progress for the next 6 months. Once complete, the recruits will be assigned to platoons to work Ambulances and Fire Units on a rotating basis.
Monday, March 6th, 2017
The following assignment is per personnel directive 2017-05Chuck Zadroga - Engine 3 Driver "A" platoon Effective March 15th, 2017
Sunday, March 5th, 2017
The 12th annual Battle of the Badge charity hockey event switched things up year by making the game an inter-city challenge. Players from Reading Fire and Police teamed up against a joint team from the City of Allentown.
Saturday, March 4th, 2017
2016 Annual Response StatisticsEngine 13,173Engine 32,351Engine 51,327Engine 71,677Engine 91,621Ladder 11,507Ladder 31,057Tower 11,414Rescue 11,308Medic 14,736Medic 24,661Medic 34,647Medic 44,740 Car 1 (Stoudt)114Car 2 (Mogel)461Car 3 (Kemery)590*Car 4 (Hart)287Car 5 (Born)583Car 6 (Lessar)1,832Car ...
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
The following assignment is per personnel directive 2017-04Tom Sheetz - Ladder 1 Driver "A" platoon Effective February 27th, 2017
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
We're proud to announce that the International Association of Firefighters has selected a fire photo from Reading to be the background of their membership cards. The photo was taken by the Reading Firefighters honorary member & fire historian Anthony Miccicke.
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