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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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Thursday, February 6th, 2014
We frequently get asked about statistics both for the site and the department. Here is the breakdown for 2013. 2013 Reading Fire & EMS StatisticsUNITRUN TOTALEngine 13,250Engine 31,754Engine 51,365Engine 71,660Engine 91,657Ladder 11,262Ladder 31,000Tower 11,119Rescue 11,143Ambulance Response16,7...
Monday, January 20th, 2014
The Reading Fire Ice Hockey Team played the Harrisburg Fire hockey team this morning in Harrisburg at the Twin Ponds East rink. The Reading team played short handed with only ten players (one borrowed from Harrisburg's team) and Matt Azrolan in goal.
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Congratulations to Lieutenant Keith Moyer on more than 25 years of service to the Reading Fire Department. Keith began his career in June of 1988. Following the fire academy he was assigned to the D platoon as a jumper firefighter.
Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Deputy Chief Ron Wentzel Jr. 11.13.1962 - 1.12.2014It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Deputy Fire Chief Ronald E. Wentzel, Jr. Chief Wentzel served as a 1st Deputy Chief with the Reading Fire Department since December of 2010.
Wednesday, December 25th, 2013
A few articles of interest in the Reading Eagle!Local church donates Christmas mealChristmas Spirit alive and well in Berks County
Friday, December 20th, 2013
Reading Firefighters once again congregated at the California Bar & Grill for the Y102 Christmas Party Toy Drive. The firefighters off loaded more than 2 truck loads of toys to help fill the back of truck from the Salvation Army.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
As part of our 2013 Toy Drive, Reading Firefighters met at the Target store in Exeter to purchase toys for children in need. Our fundraising efforts consisted of a t-shirt sale, along with donations from the Reading Firefighters Local 1803, West Lawn Quoiting Association & Blue Cow Dairy.
Friday, November 22nd, 2013
The 11th annual Black & Blue Ball was held on Friday evening at Classic Harley Davidson in Bern Township. The event raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with proceeds staying in the community to directly help those individuals and families living with this terrible disease.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
For the first time since taking over as the city's main emergency medical service provider in 2000, the Reading Fire Department will put a fourth ambulance crew in operation to handle a growing number of calls.The move serves a twofold purpose to help the cash-strapped city, said acting Fire Chi...
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
The Harrisburg Fire Department Hockey team traveled to Reading today to compete with our team at the Body Zone Complex. Reading goals were scored by Andrew Rebuck, Mike Brunner & Donny Marks. Unfortunately the Capitol City fire team came out on top.
Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Several Reading Firefighters were acknowledged for their actions during the past year during the department's first annual medal day. Although many firefighters did not wish to receive awards for doing their job, the department felt the need to honor their actions.Commendation for rescue of an o...
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
The Reading Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office cunducted an EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home) this year at the Reading Elderly Housing complex at 100 North Front Street. The drill is held annually during Fire Prevention Week to raise public awareness and train firefighters.
Sunday, October 6th, 2013
Congratulations to A Platoon Paramedic Dan Wassel on his 18th place finish out of about 400 runners during the Sheriff Kyle Pagerly 5k memorial run. Dan also received a 2nd place in the male 40-49 category.
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
Congratulations to Firefighter Billy Lomnychuk and his wife Jen on the birth of their son William Nicholas Lomnychuk III.
Saturday, September 21st, 2013
The readingpafire.com family wishes all the best to Firefighter Jim Miller, Engine 5 - D Platoon. He will soon be traveling to the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in October where he will become a kidney donor for a family member.
Friday, September 20th, 2013
The Reading Fire Department recruit class graduated on Friday evening after spending nearly 6 months in the fire academy. The ceremony was conducted at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences auditorium.
Friday, September 20th, 2013
Reading Firefighters hit the streets once again on Friday to collect money from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donations were collected at WAWA, 11th & Rockland Streets & 3rd & Washington Street.
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Firefighters from the area came together this morning to pay tribute to those who gave their lives during the tragic events of September 11th 2001. Acting Chief Mogel and IAFF Local 1803 President Michael Shoumlisky shared words of hope & courage, and to press on with our lives.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
Congratulations once again to the following officers being sworn in during the Monday night city council meeting. Chief Frank Nefos - 1st Deputy Chief B PlatoonChief Sean Hart - 2nd Deputy Chief C PlatoonLieutenant Dave Ciabattoni - EMS Lt.
Monday, September 9th, 2013
Reading Firefighters recently participated in the 40th annual Muscular Dystrophy Softball Tournament in Prince Georges County Maryland. This years 3 day contest featured 57 teams from the across the United States and Canada.
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