Crews responded to 2 working structure fires. One of those fires was in Alsace Township, where crews assisted with water supply and additional searches.

The second fire was in Exeter Township. On arrival, crews encountered fire on the porch and first floor. Crews went into service with Tower 25 and opened the structure up, while engine crews assisted with fire suppression. All Exeter units on location ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 2:30pm on Saturday, Exeter Fire crews were dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with a water emergency in the Schuylkill River. It was reported that a kayaker was in the river and hanging onto branches and could not get out. Rescue-Engine 25 and Marine 25 made the response to assist Cumru units. Marine 25 was deployed into the river and brought the patient to shore.
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Monday night, Exeter Fire crews participated in their last live burn of the year at the Berks County Fire Training Center.

Crews worked on advancing hand lines, searching for victims, throwing ladders, and more. Great job to all of the members that attended burn sessions this year!

There is still time to join our team before the next basic firefighting class starts. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today around 3 p.m. crews of Tower and Rescue-Engine 25 responded to a reported House Fire in Lower Alsace. Upon arriving heavy smoke and fire was reported on the second division of the structure. Once crews arrived, they quickly helped initiate fire attack, roof ventilation, and later on overhaul of the structure. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the local Branch Member's 1st Credit Union manager Mimi, who is also one of our local sponsors, stopped by the station to drop off some cookies for the staff. Member's 1st offers our volunteers membership opportunities into the credit union as well as supporting our community. There support to the Fire Department and the Community is very much appreciated and the cookies are just a sweet as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 8pm Friday night, Exeter Township Fire crews were dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with an accident on the Rt. 422 bypass westbound. Reports indicated a vehicle struck the center median and left the roadway at the third Schuykill River bridge and was on fire along the river.

Chief 25 arrived on location and confirmed the report and had Rescue-Engine 25 go into service ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department is participating in the Boscov's Friends Helping Friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 with shopping from 8am - 11pm.

You can purchase coupons via:

- The Exeter Boys Soccer Game on 9/11 at our information booth from 6:30pm-8pm.
- At Reiffton Station 2 on Sept 16 and Sept 23 from 6:30pm-8pm
- On the day of the sale, at Boscov's East, from 8:30am to 12:00pm ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 1am, Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department crews were dispatched to the city of Reading as part of the 2nd alarm assignment for a working structure fire.

City of Reading:
Swan Court Apartments - N 5th St
- Heavy fire in the apartment building
- 2nd Alarm Transmitted - reports of people trapped on 4th floor
- 3rd Alarm Transmitted - Fire on floors 3 and 4 through the roof

Exeter crews ... (Full Story & Photos)