August 26 - 06:22 The Department along with Southern Berks EMS were dispatched to East Main and North Water St. in Birdsboro Borough for a vehicle accident with injuries. Assistant 6-1 (K. Gabel) from the Monarch Fire Company was on location, reported a car and tractor trailer head on. Chief 7 arrived and confirmed the report, but added that one male was ejected from the vehicle. Rescue 7 and Attack 7 assisted EMS with backboarding the patient and controlling a large fluid spill. East Main St. was closed for approximately 2 hours while crews cleared the roadway. Click link for additional pictures.



 

Friday August 20, 2010- The Birdsboro-Union Fire Department would like to welcome our newest member, Ryan Matthew Hernandez. Son of Danielle and Assistant Chief Matt Hernandez. Ryan was born on friday August 20, 2010@ 8lbs. 6 oz. 20 inches long. Congratulations and Best of wishes.
  

Saturday August 21 - Hose testing continued today at the Daniel Boone High School parking lot. Several members spent the day testing and certifying the large diameter supply line that is carried on Engine 7 and Rescue 7. Over 2000 f.t. of hose was tested and certified today. Great job and Thank You for your hard work. 


Photos By : S.Kulp 

Saturday, August 14 - Several members attended a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at the local Applebees in Exeter Township on Saturday morning. The fundraiser was held to support a local fireman, Kerry Gottschall of the Kenhorst Fire Department. Many other Fire Departments from around the County also attended the event. 

Photo by: S.Kulp

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Hoseline evolutions and Annual Hose Testing were performed by B.U.F.D. Members during training. This continued training allows us to be more proficient while attacking structure fires. Last week, several Members attended an maze drill and SCBA refresher at the Berks County Fire Training Center. 
 

Saturday July 31 - At 23:20 The Birdsboro-Union Fire Department and Southern Berks EMS were dispatched to the area of RT 724 and Industrial Dr. for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 7 (S.Kulp) arrived on location, reporting 3 vehicle involved. The crews from Rescue 7 and Attack 7 applied oil and powered down the vehicles. Crews went available at station a little after midnight. 


















Photo By: S.Kulp

On Friday July 30, 2010 - At 15:08 the Birdsboro-Union Fire Department along with Southern Berks EMS was dispatched to RT 345 / W. Main St. for a vehicle accident.  Crews found a 3 vehicle accident with one patient being evaluated by EMS.  Rescue 7 crew contained a large fluid leak from the pick up truck.  Crews went available after a short period of time. 

On thursday July 29, 2010 at 2012 hrs the Birdsboro-Union Fire Dept. was dispatched for safety to assist Company 5(Oley Fire Co.) on a possible structure fire at 61 Kings's Plaza at the Weis Market in Oley Township. Upon arrival crews determined that there was a leak in the refrigeration unit that was discharging a large amount of freon into the building. Rescue 7 arrived on location and set up for safety until released by Chief 5. Rescue 7 was available at station at 2219 hrs.

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On Saturday July 10, 2010 several BUFD members and apparatus traveled to our neighboring fire company for their second annual Lights and Sirens parade. The department drove around Robeson Township showing their pride to the local residents and giving them some noise. The company then went back to Gibralter Fire Company to enjoy some good food and wait for the awards to be handed out. The department went home with four trophies.

Tanker 7- First Place

Engine 7- Second Place

Rescue 7- Second Place

Utility 7- Second Place

Great Job to all the BUFD members who attended everybody did a great job

The Birdsboro-Union Fire Department ended May 2010 with a total of 39 incidents. The inicdents included 2 reported structure Fires, 4 vehicle accidents, 1 rescue, 1 automatic fire alarm, 4 public service details, 2 hazmats incidents, 12 EMS assist (QRS) calls, 2 fire police calls, and 11 miscellaneous calls. The Department also placed in-service two pieces of apparatus; a 1994 Pierce Rescue-Engine (Rescue 7) and 2010 Ford Expedition (Command 7). Thank you to everybody who took time to help put both apparatus in-service. 

The Birdsboro-Union Fire Department would like to congratulate three of our members; Tyler Neiswender, Mike Keating, and Ethan Houghtby for graduating Daniel Boone High School.  Additonally, Mike Keating and Ethan Houghtby are completing The Essentials of Firefighting Class through Bucks County Community College.  Upon completion of their essentials program they will also receive their Fire Fighter 1 Certification. The Department would also like to congratulate Tyler Neiswender for passing his Essentials of Firefighting program through Montgomery County Fire Academy and receiving his Firefighter 1 Certification. The best of luck to you all, and we hope you will move on to lead successful careers.

Saturday, May 8 - 12:49 hrs

The department along with Southern Berks EMS (M680) was dispatched to RT 345, south of Geigertown Rd., for a vehicle accident with injuries. Responding units were advised of a car into a tree with 2 injuries. Chief 7 (S.Kulp) arrived on scene and reported that 1 patient was confined in the vehicle, and another patient lying on the roadway. Crews from Rescue 7 and Engine 7 assisted EMS by immobilizing both patients and preparing them for transport to Reading Hospital.

Units On Scene:
 
Rescue 7, Engine 7, Attack 7, Command 7, SBEMS 

 
Photos by S. Kulp

Friday, April 9, 2010 - After serving the Borough of Birdsboro and the southern Berks County Community for over 8 years, our 1980 Mack Rescue has been retired from service. Rescue 7 was purchased in 2002 from the Ogontz Fire Co., Montgomery County PA, and the design and layout of was considered to be ahead of the time. During its 8 years, Rescue 7 responded to countless vehicle rescues, water rescues, and structure fires. On Monday, April 12th, we will turn the Rescue over to its new owner, the Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada. It will be utilized in Fire & Emergency Services Training. The new Rescue 7 (1994 Pierce Rescue Engine) is expected to be in service by May 1st.

 

Late in 2009, the Members of the Birdsboro Union Fire Department
approved the purchase of the 1994 Pierce Rescue Engine from the
Penndel Fire Company in Bucks County PA.  This vehicle will replace the 1980 Mack, and possibly the 1992 E-One (Engine 7-1).  For the last two years, the Department has been searching for the "perfect" replacement.  Several used rescue engines were looked at, but each one was missing a key component.  The 1994 Pierce Rescue Engine gives us everything we need, and then some.  The next few weeks will be extremely busy for the Members.  The 1980 Mack Rescue will be sold to Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada.

Saturday, 20 March 2010 – 13:35 hrs

Company 7 and Medic 680 (Southern Berks EMS) were dispatched to RT724 and Shed Rd. in Union Township for a vehicle accident.  Additional calls indicated 2 vehicles head on and multiple patients.  While en route, Chief 7 requested Rescue-Engine 6 (Monarch) to assist.  Chief 7 and Engine 7-1 arrived and reported 2 vehicles head on in the middle of the road.  Rescue 7 arrived and extricated 1 passenger from the vehicle.  Crews from Engine 7 and Rescue-Engine 6 assisted with extrication and immobilizing patients.  A total of 3 injuries were reported, with 2 patients taken to local trauma centers.  Crews applied oil dry to a large fluid leak.

  
Photos by S. Kulp