The weekly drill topic for Monday night November 4 was vehicle extrication. Personnel focused on vehicle stabilization and disentanglement using wooden cribbing, reciprocating saw and the battery-operated spreaders, cutters and ram from Rescue 85.

Stabilization is a prerequisite to virtually all rescue operations, especially involving a vehicle. Working on a stable platform is safer for both ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to the dry weather conditions, the Township of Spring has enacted a township wide temporary burn ban & water conservation request. The measures are in effect starting 10/29/24. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday October 26, TSFR held its annual Open House at our station. TSFR personnel met with over 200 community members and families to demonstrate the functions of the fire department and provide fire and safety educational opportunities. We were joined by partner agencies from Spring Township PD, Parks and Recreation and Public Works, Western Berks EMS, West Side Emergency Management and Berks ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our annual Fire Prevention Open House is THIS SATURDAY from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please come and join us for a day of fun, food and activities. There will be displays and demonstrations of fire and rescue equipment, fire prevention and safety education and a variety of giveaways and gifts for all.

This year, the event will include a FILL THE FIRE TRUCK station that we hope to load with non-perishable ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday October 19 TSFR personnel competed the second and final structural burn session for 2024 at the Berks Conty Fire School. Career and volunteer firefighters engaged in several firefighting evolutions in the residential side of the structural burn building which were intended to reinforce basic firefighting techniques and principles.

TSFR personnel are required to complete at least one structure ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday October 17, the students and teachers at the St. Albans Pre-School in the Wilshire/Whitfield area of the Township were treated to a visit by TSFR personnel. FP Lt. Gibbs was joined by volunteer personnel and career members of the D Platoon who provide fire safety education and a tour of Rescue Engine 85.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday night shorty after 9pm, Engine 85 was dispatched with Company 42 (Cumru Township FD) for a Structure Fire in the 200 block of Hunters Rd. In Cumru Township. Captain 42 arrived on location with a fully involved 30 x 30 shed. E85 arrived and assisted Tanker 42 and Engine 57 with suppression and overhaul. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday 10/14/24 at approximately 10:13am the TSFR and multiple mutual aid departments were dispatched to the 100 block of Goose Lane in Spring Twp. for a structure fire, reported to be a barn. Units arrived on location and reported a working fire. Multiple tanker were requested to the scenes to establish a water supply. The fire was contained the original fire building. ... (Full Story & Photos)