Saturday, 16 May 2009, 1809 hrs

Company 7 and 25 (Exeter Twp) were dispatched to the Rustic Park in the Boro to assist the police and EMS with the removal of an unconscious male that was in a vacant house across the Haycreek Creek.  Crews set up safety lines across the creek and safely removed the patient.


     
Photos by K. Imes

Monday, 11 May 2009

Tonight Junior Firefighter Tyler Neiswender received a Certification of Recognition for Outstanding School Service from the Daniel Boone School District.  Junior FF Neiswender received the recognition for his dedication to the fire service.  Congratulation Tyler!

     
Photos by S. Anderson

Monday 04 May 2009 – 1953 hrs

Tower 7 was dispatched along with companies 6 (Monarch) and 49 (Amity) for a reported structure fire.  First arriving units reported heavy fire showing from a second floor apartment.  Tower 7 arrived and was instructed to complete truck company operations.  Crews laddered the building, completed vertical ventilation and assisted with overhaul.  Crews were released at 2121 hours.

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Around 2000 Hours (8:00 PM) on Sundsay evening, crews from Birdsboro were dispatched along with members of Union (Kulptown), Monarch, Exeter Township, and Mt. Penn Fire Company for a reported working fire in a residence...

Sunday, 05 April 2009 - 0028 Hrs

Members of Birdsboro Fire Company along with Company 36 (Kulptown) and Medic 680 (Southern Berks EMS) were dispatached to Hopewell Street for a reported Motorcylce Accident with injuries.  Members arrived to find a single motorcycle accident with one motorcyclist who was killed in the accident.  Crews remained on location until 0245 while the PA State Police investigated the accident.

Monday, 30 March 2009

As part of the company's weekly training, crews trained on specific hydrant operations.  Crews reviewed general hydrant components, use and operation of the Humat Valve, and hooking up secondary supply lines.  

  

Sunday, 22 March 2009 – 2302 hrs

Companies 36 (Kulptown), 6 (Monarch) and 7 (Birdsboro) were dispatched to a possible structure fire on East Main St in Union Twp.  Chief 7 (S. Kulp) arrived to find a heavy smoke condition throughout the structure from a chimney fire.  Crews investigated and located a clogged chimney.  Crews cleared the chimney and ventilated the structure.

Thursday, February 26, 2009 – 1414 hrs

Rescue 7 was dispatched to 1700 block of Friedensburg Road as a RIT team for a working house fire.  Crews were deployed at the scene to assist with overhaul of the basement area.

 

 
Photos by C. Bickings

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 – 2352 hrs

Company 7 was dispatched with Company 25 (Exeter Twp) for a reported building fire.  Chief 7 (S. Kulp) arrived to find a 1 story commercial structure with heavy smoke showing.  Engine 7 was first apparatus to arrive.  The crew laid a 5” supply line and deployed attack lines into the fire building.  Crews remained on scene for approximately two and half hours completing salvage and overhaul.  One worker was transported to a local hospital with minor burns.


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Friday, February 20, 2009 – 0547 hrs

Company 7, along with Companies 36 (Kulptown) and 24 (Geigertown) were dispatched to Route 345 in the French Creek State Park for a vehicle accident with unknown injuries.  Upon response of Chief 7 (S. Kulp) Berks County Communication advised that there were injuries and possible entrapment.  Shortly after, Chief 24 (P. Shirey) arrived on scene and reported heavy entrapment.  Crews arrived and began stabilizing the vehicle and extrication evolutions.  After a period of time, it was determined that additional personnel were needed due to the heavy entrapment.  Command then requested Company 6 (Monarch) to assist.  After an extremely lengthy extrication time, the patient was removed from the vehicle and transported to Reading Hospital Trauma Center by Southern Berks EMS and MidAtlantic MedEvac 3.  Good work to everyone involved!

    
Photos by M. Hernandez