The Wyomissing Fire Department along with the Spring Township Fire Department will be holding our second annual "Fill the Boot" fund drive on May 19th between 10am and 5pm at the Broadcasting Square Shopping Center in Spring Township. All proceeds will go to the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year, all monies raised will go towards sending local children with Neuromuscular Disease to summer camp. Please come out and show your support for children in need!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 On this night, WFD members drilled on Vehicle Fire Operations which was held at the Berks County Fire Training Center. All training in the month of May focuses on Engine Company Operations and this drill served a great refresher when handling vehicle fires.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 At 0945hrs. Companies 85, 18, Tower 79 and Rescue 11 for RIT, were dispatched to 307 Woodside Avenue in Spring Township for a reported structural fire on the second floor. Chief 85 arrived on location confirming a working fire. Wyomissing firefighters along with Western Berks firefighters vented the roof and after interior crews were ordered to evacuate the building due to deteriorating conditions, used Tower 79 for master stream operations. Later WFD members also assisted in extensive overhaul. Through the course of the incident, additional units from Companies 64, 36, 57, 42, 55 and Lancaster County were dispatched to scene, eventually taking the incident to 4 alarms.Mount Penn Ladder 1 relocated to Station 79 and Off-Duty Wyomissing Career Staff were recalled to cover Wyomissing and Spring Township during the incident.Company 79 cleared the scene around 1500hrs.
On April 27th and 28th, the WFD hosted a Firefighter Survival Training Course. Members from the FDNY's Rescue 5, Ladder 39, Monticello NY and Annapolis MD Fire Deptartments served as the Instructors for the event. Friday night's session included a powerpoint presentation and Instructors sharing their own experiences on the fireground. Saturday was the Hands-On portion of the event using an aquired structure, which focused on collapses while performing searches and calling a Mayday, firefighter dis-orientation, wall breaches, window bailouts, ladder slide bailouts, and personal escape system bailouts.The WFD would like to thank Cutting Edge Fire Training Group for providing knowledgable and experienced Instructors for this excellent training event. If you would like to hire Cutting Edge for your Department's training needs, visit them at www.firetraininggroup.com or just click on the banner which can be found in the left column of our web site!The WFD would also like to thank Country Meadows Retirement Community for allowing us to use the structure for training purposes prior to it's demolition.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 On this night the WFD was at the Berks County Fire Training Center to drill on the Irons and Hook & Can positions which make up the "Inside Team" of the Truck Co. While operating under live fire and limited visability conditions, the Irons and Hook & Can firefighters gained entry to the structure, then proceeded to locate the fire and search for any possible trapped victims.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 At 0436hrs. Tower 79 along with Engine 85 and 25 were requested to relocate to the City of Reading to cover calls while the Reading Fire Dept. and Berks County Companies 64, 55, 69, 36, 10 and 1 operated at a 3 alarm structure fire in the City. Tower 79 relocated to the Third and Court Street station. Off duty WFD Career firefighters were then recalled to cover the rest of Wyomissing and Spring Township with Engine 79 while the Tower was committed to the City of Reading.Later at 0927hrs. Tower 79 along with RFD Engine 2 were dispatched to 1040 Madison Ave. for a Residential Fire Alarm. Tower 79 was later released by a Reading Fire Dept. Deputy Chief and returned to Wyomissing Borough around 1030hrs.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 On this night, the WFD utilized our own Roof Simulator as members drilled on Roofman duties. The Roofman's duties include the tasks of getting access to the roof via ground ladders, climbing ladders with the proper tools and equipment, then cutting both inspection and ventilation holes on both pitched and flat roofs.This is just the first, in a series of month long drills, focusing on each job assignment of the Truck Company.
Sunday, April 1, 2012 Engine 79 was dispatched at 0443 hrs. to assist Company 85 with a vehicle fire on Route 222 South near the Mohnton exit. WFD members assisted Spring Township firefighters with vehicle access and overhaul.Engine 79 cleared the scene about 30 minutes later.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 At 0318 hrs. Company 85, 18, Tower 79 and Rescue 11 for RIT were dispatched to the rear of 2411 Penn Avenue for a reported garage fire. Company 85 units arrived on location and confirmed a fully involved detached garage. Later, a second alarm was transmitted bringing in Engine 79-1 as well as other mutual aid companies. WFD members assisted with suppression, lighting and overhaul.Company 79 cleared the incident approx. 90 minutes later.
Byron "Chip" Burns has been with the Spring Township Fire Department for over 40 years and has recently received a heart transplant and is undergoing rehab. Numerous benefits have been scheduled to held Chip's family with the medical expenses.On Monday, April 9th between 3pm and 7pm there will be a blood drive at the Spring Township Fire Department (2301 Monroe Ave, West Lawn). Please contact Lieutenant Rodney Stamm at 484-332-0666 for more information and appointment times.There will also be an "all you can eat" spaghetti dinner will be held on Sunday, May 6 2012 from 4pm-7pm at the West Lawn Community Center located at Woodside Dr and Noble Street in West Lawn. The meal is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12 years old. Children under 6 are free.Dinner includes a salad, roll, dessert and beverage. (All you can eat.)Walk ins are welcome, but tickets can also be purchased at the fire department. You can call 610-898-1452 ext 112 for Davey Adams.
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