Wednesday morning responses started out shortly after 8am with an assist to 23 (Gibraltar) and 24(Geigertown) in Robeson Township for fuel on the roadway.  The companies contained 5 to 10 gallons of gasoline.  After making it back to station and restocking the equipment the ETFD was alerted to the Exeter Ambulance Building for a truck leaking fuel from a 200 gallon auxiliary tank.  The crews again contained the spill and secured the area until the companies clean up crew arrived.  Later in the day the department also handled an automatic fire alarm and a QRS call to round out the day.

Just after 13:00 hours the Exeter Township Fire Department (Company 25) was dispatched to Rugby Road in Exeter Township for a reported vehicle fire next to a structure.  Crews arrived on the scene and made quick work of the working fire.

The Berks County Chapter of the American Red Cross held their 5th Annual Berks County Heroes Breakfast at the Reading Crowne Hotel this morning.  ETFD Deputy Fire Chief Chris Jordan received the Fire Safety Hero Award for an incident on September 7, 2008.  Over 250 people attended the event.  Township of Spring Volunteer Fire Department Commissioner John Schach presented Deputy Chief Jordan his award.  Attached are the Channel 69 news stories covering this event and a brief video describing the actions of each of the award winners.

The Exeter Twp. Fire Dept. stayed hopping this weekend. The department handled 10 emergency responses this weekend while other members took care of community service events,  EVOC certification, and driver training on the new Rescue 25 and other township apparatus.  

The Exeter Twp. Fire Dept. is prod to recognize  Support Firefighter Sarah Fitterling on receiving The Ranger Award in Scouting.  The Ranger Award is the highest honor a Venture Scout can receive.  Congratulations Sarah!

Congratulations goes out to Firefighters Ryan Miller, Tom Walters Jr, and Anthony Hillen who on 6/9/09 graduated from Exeter High School!  Great job guys and best of luck on your future goals!

The members of the ETFD took advantage of the great weather to get the new Seagrave Rescue-Engine out and closer to being placed in service.  The members got all the hose packed on the new rig, practiced pumping, and woked on driver training.

This weekend the Exeter Twp. Fire Dept. participated in the Exeter EMS open house and township safety day.  The members graciously showed off some of our equipment, handed out fire prevention material, and educated the community on fire safety.  The E.T.F.D. also used Rescue 25 and Attack 25 in a vehicle rescue demonstration.  The mock accident included a two vehicle collision with multiple injuries and entrapment.  The members assisted Exeter EMS in removing the patients (actors) to the waiting ambulances and PennStar medical helicopter.  One actor was not so lucky and was escorted away by the Exeter Police Department, after failing a field sobriety check.  Thanks to all the members and township agencies that participated in the event.  Also a big Thank You to all the residents that came out to meet their local emergency workers.

In the April Edition of FIREHOUSE Magazine, the Reiffton Fire Company, now part of the Exeter Township Fire Department (ETFD) was recognized for their efforts at a residential house fire on September 7, 2008 at 1011 Hickory Lane in Exeter Township.  The following firefighters were recognized for a unit citation in FIREHOUSE Magazine for their efforts while operating as a unit during fire suppression and rescue operations:  Fire Chief Robert Jordan, Deputy Fire Chief Eric Lessig, Captain Chris Jordan, Captain Mike Trievel, FF Josh Trollinger, FF Toby Bonsall, FF Steve Riley, FF Ricky Stoudt, FF Ryan Miller, FF Anthony Hillen, and Mt. Penn Deputy Chief Jeff Wertz.

Captain Chris Jordan was also recognized in the magazine for his successful search and rescue efforts during the incident.

Attached is an audio clip from the incident and the links to the FIREHOUSE Magazine Publications.

Members of ETFD trained on Tower 25 at the Exeter Junior High School Tonight. Members underwent different evolutions such as throwing ground ladders and climbing the ladder of Tower 25 to the bucket. Crews also simulated a search and rescue operation utilizing Tower 25.