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)

The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported tree that fell onto a home located at 4781 Oley Turnpike Road in Exeter Township. Arriving crews found a tree had uprooted and fell onto the front of the house, causing moderate damage. At the time the tree fell, the house was occupied by an adult female and two children. The adult and one child were transported to an area ... (Full Story & Photos)

Several Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members were recognized for their heroic, selfless actions at two recent fatal fires in Robeson Township during the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Monday, May 12. These members were honored for embodying the firefighter code of ethics in their commitment to serving the community.

Below is an overview of the members who were ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend was filled with an array of trainings for the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department. Members took to Berks County Fire Training Center for the May live burn session, where teams focused on different fire ground activities, including fire attack, incident command, RIT and search. While the live burn was happening, members took part in a flashover simulator training that was held ... (Full Story & Photos)

April was a busy month for the ETVFD with crews responding to 139 calls, putting the department's 2025 year-to-date total at 542 calls. There are several community events coming up in May, including the annual Memorial Day parade and open house — we look forward to seeing you there! If you're interested in joining a progressive department that's committed to supporting the community, visit joinetvfd.org... (Full Story & Photos)