Exeter Fire and EMS crews had a busy day honoring our fallen heroes from the 9/11/01 events. In the morning, members gathered at the 9/11 memorial in front of the Reiffton Station. After that we attended a church service at Reformation Lutheran Church to honor all fire … [Read more...]
Farming Ridge Boulevard Fire
The ETFD and mutual aid companies responded to Farming Ridge Boulevard in Exeter Township for a reported structure fire. Engine-Tanker 25 arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire. Crews immediately went to work and made fast work of the fire. All units cleared the scene … [Read more...]
Boscov’s Back to School Event
Exeter Fire and EMS crews attended the annual Boscov's East Back to School event. The crews showed residents the apparatus and handed out fire prevention materials. … [Read more...]
Tanker Training with Amity Fire Company
Crews from the Exeter Township Fire Department and Amity Fire Company got together to practice tanker operations. The units gathered at the Owatin Creek Elementary School in Exeter Township and practiced a tanker shuttle. … [Read more...]
ETFD at Crestwood Pool
As an end of the summer treat, the Crestwood Pool in Exeter Township opened its doors for the ETFD members and their families! The crews took advantage of the offer to cool off from the summer heat!! Thanks to Crestwood Pool for your friendship. … [Read more...]
Pine Avenue Garage Fire
The ETFD and mutual aid companies were dispatched to Pine Avenue in Exeter Township for a reported barn fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a well involved detached garage. Fast action by crews prevented the fire from spreading to two nearby houses. All units cleared the … [Read more...]
Gold’s Gym and Exeter Township Fire / EMS Join Forces
Gold's Gym and the Exeter Township Fire/EMS Department have joined forces to develop a partnership that will enable our fire and EMS personnel to utilize the state of the art facilities throughout the region. Our physical fitness team will be working with Gold's to develop … [Read more...]
SAFER Grant and AFG Grants Awarded!
The Exeter Township Fire Department is pleased to announce the awarding of two grants totaling more than $400,000 through FEMAs Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant programs. These grants will be used to help … [Read more...]
Goodwill Industries Fire
At 10:30PM, crews were called to Goodwill Industries in St. Lawrence for a reported fire in a dumpster close to the building. Units arrived on the scene and confirmed the report. The assignment was upgraded to the building fire response. Crews from companies 25, 1, 4, and Reading … [Read more...]
Northview Road Structure Fire
Just after 8PM, crews from companies 25, 7, and 49 (RIT) were dispatched to Northview Road in Exeter Township for a report structure fire. Initial reports indicated a fire on the 2nd floor with two dogs still inside the residence. When crews arrived they found all people and pets … [Read more...]
Crews attended the practical portion of the Apparatus Preventive Maintenance class held at the Stonersville station. The members that attended learned the importance of performing preventive maintenance on the apparatus and also learned how to do inspections of the apparatus. … [Read more...]
Members of Exeter Township Fire and EMS attended the annual May Day Festival on Friday, May 20th and Saturday, May 21st. Crews took the time to show attendees the importance of fire safety in the Kid's Safety Trailer. We also showed the residents our fire apparatus. … [Read more...]
Exeter Township Fire and EMS crews attended the annual health fair held at St. Catherine's Church on Rt. 562 in Exeter Township. The crews provided fire safety information, blood pressure screening, and showed community members the apparatus. We appreciate the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Accident with one trapped
Just before 1145 on Friday morning the Exeter Twp. fire Dept. was dispatched to the 1100 BLK of Lincoln Rd for an accident with injuries. First arriving units investigated the accident and upgraded the assignment to and accident with one trapped, with the car being pinned up … [Read more...]
Members of the Exeter Township Fire Department attended the Red Cross Heroes Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza in Wyomissing. The ETFD received the fire safety heroes award (See Store Below). Everyone had a great time at the event and we are honored to receive this award. … [Read more...]