The ETFD and mutual aid companies were dispatched for a structure fire on the 5400 block of Perkiomen Avenue in Shelbourne Square Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, Deputy 25 reported there to be active fire in a dryer unit. Rescue Engine 25 arrived and deployed a hand line. Crews were on location for approximately one hour before going available. Thank you to all mutual aid departments for your help.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Exeter Township Fire Department was dispatched Tuesday morning to the 2600 block of Perkiomen Ave in Mt Penn Borough for a reported structure fire. The on-duty crew responded and arrived to find smoke showing from the structure. Crews went in service and located a kitchen fire with some extension into other areas of the residence. All units had the fire under control within 10 minutes of arrival ... (Full Story & Photos)

Exeter Township Fire Department crews were dispatched Tuesday night for a two-vehicle crash with fire and entrapment on East Baumstown Road (Route 422 Eastbound) at South Center Road. Crews arriving were met with heavy fire from one of the vehicles involved in the crash. The fire spread to a parked car that was hit (not involved in the initial crash) but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday night kept Exeter Township Fire Department members very busy, starting with our weekly training that focused this time on hydrant operations. During training, the ETFD were called to help rescue a kitten stuck in storm drain on Pennsylvania Avenue. The kitten was successfully rescued and given to those who called about it. Crews were later dispatched at 11:15 p.m. to a garage fire on the 1400 ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Friday, Tower 25 made its way to the Reading Country Club to set up and assist the Exeter Community Education Foundation with the golf ball drop that is a part of their annual golf outing. FF/EMT Clissa, with help from Exeter PD Detective Rocco, dropped the balls on a designated target from Tower 25's bucket. Thanks for the invite; we look forward to next year!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Exeter Township Fire Department is excited to announce a brand-new initiative: Community Connect from First Due. Community Connect will empower you to take an active role in fire safety. This free initiative is open to our immediate coverage area of Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough.

With Community Connect, you can enter details about your home, including who lives there and how to contact ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Saturday, Staffing Crews took advantage of the beautiful weather to get some Marine unit training on the river. Along with boat operations, the crew reviewed the proper deployment of resources and how to navigate the waterway if you were to find yourself in the rapid waters during rescue efforts. This is one of many specialties The ETFD does.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members spent the past few weeks reviewing brush fire operations, which are common in our area. Brush fire season typically starts in the spring and ends in the fall and are fueled by dry, hot and windy conditions. During training, members learned more about containment and extinguishment tactics, equipment maintenance and apparatus operations, including our new Brush 25 which was placed into service ... (Full Story & Photos)