On Monday afternoon July 6, TSFRS and Western Berks EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Penn Avenue and Riegle Ave in the West Lawn section of Spring Township for vehicle crash with unknown injuries. As the units were enroute Berks County Communications reported 2 vehicles involved, with one possible injury.

Upon arrival, Engine 85 provide immediate scene traffic blockage on the west bound ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFRS Rescue 85, Fire Police and Western Berks EMS Medic 6521 were dispatched to the intersection of Penn Avenue and Perkasie Avenue in the West Lawn section of Spring Township on the evening of July 4. The call was reported as a vehicle crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. R85 arrived on location simultaneously with M6521 and the medic unit staff with patient care and packaging under their ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the 4th of July, TSFRS participated in the annual parade in Wyomissing. Engine 85 joined our neighbors in Wyomissing in the annual event that is attended by over 10000 viewers (based on the number of flags handed out). The temperatures which had been in triple digit country leading up to the event, moderated and made the day bearable. In addition to bands, floats, cars, bikes and a variety of ... (Full Story & Photos)

On an excessively hot and sweltering afternoon of Thursday July 2, TSFRS Engine 85 was returning from another call when a fire involving a combine and surrounding field was dispatched on Green Valley Road in neighboring Lower Heidelberg Township. Based on conditions of the day and the dry conditions in the region, E85 contacted Western Berks FD FC18, confirmed their location, availability and staffing ... (Full Story & Photos)

From all of us at the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Service, we wish you to have a very happy 4th of July. This one is extra special because we are celebrating 250 years of democracy in the best country on the planet. Maybe not perfect, but always striving to be better.

May the blessings of this nation and its people go with you and yours, not just this weekend, but all year long!

Go out...stay ... (Full Story & Photos)

We're only going to say it one more time...this year.

Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly and with respect.

Be very careful with sparklers, especially in the hands of unsupervised and excited children. They are red hot and basically as hot as a blow torch. Kids, pets and easily ignited stuff are especially at risk.

All fireworks involve fire and explosions. These release energy ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFRS would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and the entire law enforcement community on the Line of Duty Death of PA State Police Trooper Michael E Pahira, Jr. Trooper Pahira was struck and killed by a passing semi while conducting a safety inspection of a commercial vehicle on the side of the road on I-81 near Frackville, on Wednesday morning July 1. Trooper Pahira was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after midnight on Tuesday June 30 TSFRS Rescue 85 and Fire Police responded to the area of Penn Avenue and Reading Avenue in Wyomissing Borough on an assist to our neighbors at Wyomissing FD for a reported vehicle crash with entrapment and possible fire.
WFD Ladder 79 reported on location while R85 was still enroute and confirmed smoke coming from the engine compartment but no entrapment. L79 ... (Full Story & Photos)