A vehicle fire was reported on Rte. 222 near the Mohns Hill Road exit on Friday morning October 30. TSFRS Rescue Engine 85 responded and arrived on scene to find a passenger vehicle well involved in fire on the side of the road in the northbound lanes. The fire actually occurred in the Cumru Twp section of the highway and as such Cumru FD Station 42 was also enroute.

RE85 stretched the bumper ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFRS members responded to assist the Reading Fire Department with a structure fire in the 700 block of N 10th Street in the city late in the afternoon of Friday October 30. Engine 85 responded on the second alarm for a multiple structure rowhome fire initially reported as a pile of sticks burning that extended into connected properties in that block. The fire ultimately went to a third alarm.

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As you can see from the banner headline at the top of our web page, the National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the elevated fire risk posed by our current weather conditions. This applies to most of PA and surrounding areas.

Here it is---

Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 7:50AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ There is an elevated risk for fire spread today ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you and big shout out to our friends at Mission BBQ for making a generous donation to our Smoke Detector Fund!!

TSFRS has been providing and installing free smoke detectors to homeowners in Spring Township for many years, generally to ensure that every floor level is protected. These detectors are purchased using donated funds that are separate from our tax-supported Fire Department budget. ... (Full Story & Photos)

TSFRS Rescue Engine 85 responded to a working garage fire in Robesonia Boro on Wednesday morning October 28 as part of a mutual aid assist to Robesonia Station 26 for a working structure fire in a detached 3 car garage on Chestnut Avenue in the Borough. RE85 was conducting a fire safety program for a day care center when the request was transmitted. Accordingly, the company gracefully extricated ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday October 28 saw Rescue 85 and TSFRS members paying a visit to the St. Albans Christian Learning Center class. 18 students and 5 adults were treated to a tour of Rescue 85 and a visit with a fully decked out firefighter.

As is our standard approach with our very young friends, we try to emphasize that firefighters aren't scary. We want them to know that they should not hide from them but ... (Full Story & Photos)

The tots at the West Lawn United Methodist Pre School program were treated to a visit from TSFRS Engine 85 for a tour and meeting with a decked-out firefighter on Monday and Tuesday mornings, October 26 and 27.

The children were shown the engine and all of its hardware. Most importantly, they got to see a TSFRS firefighter don his personal protective equipment ensemble including breathing apparatus. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We want to take this opportunity to give a shout out to some of the groups that supported us with our recent Open House.

First, we'd like to thank Mays Sandwich Shop in West Lawn for helping us out with the tasty ham, Italian and turkey subs, and providing the chips from Dieffenbach's Snacks. Our guests and personnel all appreciated the change from our traditional hot dog offering.

Also, our appreciation ... (Full Story & Photos)