Not many things taste better than grilled foods this time of year. But its July, and did you know that according to our friends and the National Fire Protection Assn., July (15%) has been the peak month for grill fires? Actually, July is closely followed by June (14%), May (13%) and August (12%). Therefore, while July is the leader, grilling can be dangerous all summer if not done safely.

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On Saturday afternoon July 5, a structural collapse of a building in the 500 block of North 8th Street in Reading resulted in the dispatch of TSFRS Rescue 85 on a mutual aid rescue assignment. R85 responded and staged on Green St per RFD Car 7, who directed the crew to stand-by until it was confirmed that everyone was out of the structure.

Fortunately, R85 was not needed and was released by Command.. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Every year we seem to get fires in dumpsters that are possibly connected to the disposal or use of fireworks. They are generally a nuisance but must be dealt with especially if the dumpsters are in proximity to homes and other property. There were two reported on the evening of July 4, one each in the Berkshire Hills and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.

We always urge the public to handle fireworks ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFR was privileged to participate in the annual Wyomissing Boro 4th of July Parade. This popular event is the largest if not the only 4th of July Parade in Berks County.

TSFR members staffing Engine 85 and Tanker 85 proudly represented the Department and the Township.... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFR members staffing Tanker 85 assisted the Wyomissing Fire Department with the annual fireworks display at the Wyomissing Boro Pool on Thursday night July 3. T85 and its crew of two stood by at Evans Avenue and Old Mill Road in the Boro and fortunately were not called upon to go to work. The tanker remained after the event until released by Command after the display.... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFR Fire Prevention personnel visited the staff at the Columbia Cottage community in the Township on Thursday afternoon July 3 for a fire safety presentation.

The presentation included use of our fire extinguisher simulator. This device offers the public the opportunity to actually get the feel of discharging a fire extinguisher without the accompanying mess and safety concerns. It consists of ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFR Rescue 85 was dispatched to westbound Rte 422 (the West Shore Bypass) for a reported motor vehicle crash on Thursday morning July 3 as part of a mutual assist to West Reading Station 64. The situation was originally reported as two vehicles with at least two injuries and smoke issuing from under the hood one of the vehicles involved.

R85 arrived and found two vehicles against the center concrete ... (Full Story & Photos)

From all of us at Township of Spring Fire and Rescue Service, we'd like to wish you and yours a safe and happy Fourth of July! ... (Full Story & Photos)