This week was another very busy week for The Exeter Township Fire Department. The department responded to 35 emergency calls. Crews responded to incidents ranging from working Structure Fires, Vehicle Fires, Automatic Fire Alarms, etc. Some of the calls The ETFD responded to were

- Automatic Fire Alarm (Jacksonwald Elementary on 4/9)
- Vehicle Fire (Kerr Road 4/10)
- 2nd Alarm Structure Fire (Mt. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Exeter Township Fire Department proudly welcomed home an apparatus that first joined the company nearly a century ago. Thanks to a generous donation by the Reiffton Fire Company Social Quarters, ETFD brought back a great piece of history — a 1930 Mack fire truck.

The piece has been owned by a private collector in Maine for a number of years. Through the support of the Social Quarters, Deputy ... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday evening, shortly before 6 PM, The ETVFD was dispatched for a reported Structure Fire on Sunrise Road in Exeter Township. Upon arrival, Deputy 25-2 reported heavy fire pushing out of the rear side of the building. He then struck a second alarm. Crews were able to make a good stop on the fire before it spread further through the structure and caused more damage. All occupants were able to get ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Saturday, ETVFD personnel, township officials, and sponsors attended the 21st Annual ETVFD Firefighter's Appreciation Banquet. This banquet was hosted at the Reading Country Club where members and patrons sat back for a relaxing night of dinner, conversation, and awards.

Awards were handed out after the dinner. The following people won awards.

Firefighter of the Year - Phil Ellingsworth ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday morning at approximately 2:00 AM, The ETVFD was dispatched to assist Robeson Township with a Structure Fire assignment. Upon arrival, Tower 25 was set up and began master stream operations. Due to the intensity of the fire, all personnel worked on the structure's exterior. Tanker 25 and Rescue 25 were also dispatched, and provided assistance with water shuttling and supply. Crews were on ... (Full Story & Photos)

The recap taken from the monthly Fire Chief's report.... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Friday, crews from the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department were invited to a breakfast that honored local heroes from Berks County. The crew pictured received The Red Cross Animal Rescue Hero Award for their actions in an incident on Gaskill St during the historic flooding this past summer.

This is the 6th time that The ETVFD has been awarded a Red Cross Award.

If you or anyone you ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the past 24 hours, The ETVFD has responded to two working fires. Last evening at approximately 7:00 PM, Exeter was dispatched for a reported Structure Fire at Arkema. Upon arrival, Deputy 25-2 confirmed the reports and upgraded the assignment to a working fire. Initially, a processing machine caught fire, and due to a quick response, the fire was limited to the machinery and ductwork. Crews were ... (Full Story & Photos)