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Friday, January 13th, 2023
Please join IAFF Local 1803, in congratulating Lieutenant Steven Ginder on being awarded the 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award for the 193rd Special Operations Wing. Master Sgt. Ginder (193rd ...
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...
News
Firefighters Raise Over $8600 During Second Boot Drive!
Friday, October 7th, 2011
Taking to the streets once again, for their 2nd annual boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy, the Reading Firefighters collected $8,671. We're proud to report we have collected a total of $18,377.23, beating our 2011 goal of $18,000.
I'd like to thank the members of the "D" platoon, as well as the off-duty & retired firefighters that gracioulsy donated their time to come and help. I give special thanks to Firefighter Jim Miller, who agreed to match whatever amount he raised while collecting!
We're always impressed with the
generosity of the citizens of Reading!
Thanks to WFMZ 69 news
&
Radio Y102
for their media coverage!
FF Robert Schmale accepting a donation at 3rd & Washington Streets
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Congratulations to all that contributed, and helped during our 2011 TFT campaign. Click Here For Pictures
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
We are proud to report that Reading Firefighters raised $2000 for our Toys-For-Tots campaign. The group met on Wednesday night at the Target in Exeter to purchase toys for the charity. The toys will be distributed at the Y102 Christmas Breakfast at California Bar & Grill on Friday morning.
Friday, December 16th, 2011
Congratulations to Richard Turner on his retirement after serving the city for nearly 32 years. Rick was hired on March 17th of 1980. After fire training Rick was placed on the A platoon as a jumper firefighter.
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
The Reading Firefighters held their annual Christmas Party on Sunday December 11th. Children were entertained with Christmas movies, crafts, and of course a visit with Santa himself. Thanks to Larry & Maggie Moyer for running the show, and Ron Banks for taking pictures while I was busy creating ...
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Many firefighters & guests chose to visit the 9/11 Memorial Site while on the Readingpafire Bus Trip to New York. For some it was the first time they had visited the site, for others it was a return to pay their respects to the fallen.
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Reading Firefighters attended the 9th annual MDA Black & Blue Ball held at Classic Harley Davidson. The department auctioned off a children's dream birthday party to the highest bidder, bringing in over $800.
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
The Reading Fire Department had the privilege to take part in a special home-coming of Lance Corporal Brandon McCulley, who recently returned from Iraq after a second tour. We received this honor through Warriors Watch, a special group whose mission is to honor veterans returning from war.
Monday, October 24th, 2011
Months after beginning their new positions, several Reading Fire Officers took the oath to protect the city & country. The officers sworn in included: Fire Chief Kevin Kulp 1st Deputy Chief Nicholas Amicone, 1st Deputy Chief Ron Wentzel 1st Deputy Chief Gary Mogel C Platoon Chief Frank ...
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Zachary Bailey received the best birthday party any boy turning 7 could ever ask for. Zach & 21 of his friends spent the afternoon at the Southwest Station having pizza, cake, ice cream & and of course a fire truck ride! The birthday party idea began several years prior as the firefigh...
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
With National Fire Prevention Week in full swing this month, firefighters will be visiting schools, day-cares, and civic groups. Annually, the department conducts E.D.I.T.H., meaning Exit Drills In The Home.
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Reading firefighters were honored for their actions over this past year during the monthly city council meeting. The start of the ceremony began with a proclamation for fire prevention week. Fire Marshal Todd Iaeger accepted the proclamation, and added a few words from the fire prevention division...
Friday, October 7th, 2011
Taking to the streets once again, for their 2nd annual boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy, the Reading Firefighters collected $8,671. We're proud to report we have collected a total of $18,377.23, beating our 2011 goal of $18,000.
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
The Exeter Township supervisors have told representatives of the Exeter Ambulance Association that they don't intend to subsidize ambulance service for the city of Reading by contributing to the association.
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Congratulations to the following firefighters on completing NFPA Fire Officer 2 Fire Chief Kevin Kulp Deputy Chief Ron Wentzel Lieutenant Scot Landis Firefighter Donald Marks Firefighter Jason Batz Firefighter Mike Glore Firefighter Andrew Getka
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is the term given for a group firefighters tasked with standing by at a house fire or other emergency incident for the safety of other firefighters. The RFD staffs an I-RIT or initial rapid intervention team of 2 firefighters at every structure fire.
Monday, September 26th, 2011
READING, Pa. — The exhausted mothers who come to the Second Street Learning Center here — a day care provider for mostly low-income families — speak of low wages, hard jobs and an economy gone bad.
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Reading firefighter Ray Carl & his son Justin, of Chesterfield County Fire, honored those who were lost by participating in the Richmond Memorial Stair Climb. The event was held at the 22 story Sun Trust Bank Building.
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Photos from the recent 10th year anniversary memorial service in City Park. The Reading Fire Department Has Not Forgotten.... Gallery Photos Here
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
A small group of Reading Firefighters once again returned to Watkins Park in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Unfortunately, due to the amount of Rain that had fallen due to Hurricanes & Tropical Storms, the tournament was canceled.
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Scenes from the the Reading's annual Labor Day Parade
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