Over the past two weeks, Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members have participated in hands-on training focused on building key rescue skills.

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Members rotated through four stations designed to prepare them for water-related emergencies:
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Between responding to over a dozen calls and providing support for the annual World War II Weekend event, it was a busy couple of days for the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department. On Friday, an ETVFD crew staffed Rescue Engine 25 to cover Bern Township for the kick off of the World War II Weekend. Members provided additional staffing at the event on Saturday and Sunday. Crews responded to a ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to 118 calls in May, bringing the department call total to 663. If you are interested in serving your community, the ETVFD wants you. Apply today at joinetvfd.org.... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier this week, Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members completed our vehicle rescue training module, sharpening critical skills that matter when every moment counts during crashes. Vehicle rescue was the focus of the department's weekly Tuesday night training. During the hands-on training, crews practiced removing glass, doors and roofs from two different vehicles. The vehicle rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

ETVFD crews attended Exeter Township School District's Junior High School Career Fair on Wednesday. Crews presented fire prevention material, as well as member recruitment forms for students interested in a future career in the fire service. If you would like to be part of the ETVFD, please visit joinetvfd.org... (Full Story & Photos)

Our vehicle rescue training module kicked off earlier this month, starting with the fundamentals. Members have reviewed the proper use of our eDRAULIC rescue tools, including the ram, cutters, spreaders and combi tool. They also got hands-on working on cribbing, struts and air bags for lifting and stabilization. Officers taught members about different extrication techniques and reinforced the importance ... (Full Story & Photos)

The past weekend was busy with calls for ETVFD crews, including two vehicle fires and an accident with injuries. On Saturday night, crews assisted with the first vehicle fire in the engine compartment following an accident with injuries on Perkiomen Avenue. Crews assisted with patient care and road cleanup before being placed available. Tower 25 was also part of the ladder arch for West Reading's ... (Full Story & Photos)