Stop by the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department's Station 2 (Reiffton) following the annual Memorial Day parade to enjoy some food, see the apparatus and meet your local firefighters.

Tentative Schedule of Events:
Monday, May 26
Parade - 9 to 10 a.m.
Ceremony at Forest Hills - 10 to 11 a.m.
Open House at Reiffton - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.... (Full Story & Photos)

Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department crews recently took some time to give The Village Academy students at tour of Station 2 (Reiffton). During the tour, the kids learned about fire prevention and safety, as well as learned about equipment crews use in firefighting and rescue operations.... (Full Story & Photos)

The spring is high time for brush fires, which can quickly spread and cause significant damage to homes, property and the environment. These fires can be unpredictable, fueled by dry vegetation, strong winds and warm temperatures. Over the weekend, ETVFD crews were dispatched to several brush fires, including a field fire in Oley Township.

To support the ETVFD's brush firefighting efforts, Deputy ... (Full Story & Photos)

ETVFD crews had a busy night responding to two working structure fires Thursday. Just after 6:30 p.m., the department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Perkiomen Avenue in the City of Reading for Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) on the second alarm assignment. ETVFD members split crews and provided RIT, searches, assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. Later that night, members were dispatched ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning kept ETVFD crews extremely busy. The night began with the department's weekly training, which continued a focus on ground ladders and hose lines. As training was wrapping up, members were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Perkiomen Avenue (Route 422 East) and Lorane Road. Upon arrival, crews found a significant crash scene with entrapment ... (Full Story & Photos)

ETVFD members, township officials, and sponsors attended the 22nd annual Volunteer Firefighter Recognition and Scholarship Banquet. This event provides us with a special opportunity to honor the dedication and hard work of our members who give so much to our community throughout the year. We celebrate their achievements, mark milestones and recognize the unwavering service they provide. This banquet ... (Full Story & Photos)

Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department junior member Codey Eshenaur has been immersed in the world of fire service from a young age. As a child, he would often accompany his father to the fire station, where he began to form lasting relationships with the department's members.

“I like being a volunteer with the Exeter Township Fire Department because it’s another family to me,” says Codey. “It’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

Between training, calls and a community event, the ETVFD kept busy on Saturday. Members spent the day doing additional training on truck and engine company operations, including forceable entry, hose line advancement, ground ladders, and set up and operation of Tower 25.

Throughout the day, crews were dispatched to several calls, including a structure fire on the 4000 block of Mayapple Lane and an ... (Full Story & Photos)