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2023 ETVFD Calls
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Feb 75
Mar 102
Apr 131
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2022 1227
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2020 1166
2019 1156
2018 1087
2017 1084
2016 1124
2015 1051
2014 1106
2013 1007
2012 1131
2011 1073
2010 803
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ETVFD Watchdesk, May 30

Around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening the ETVFD along with mutual aid from the surround area was dispatched to the Mascaro Recycling Facility on Lincoln Rd for a fire in the co-mingler. The fire was minor and crews cleared quickly.

While the cause is under investigation, we want to remind you to check the manufacturer's recommendations for recycling on batteries and other electronics items as this often ... (Full Story & Photos)

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ETVFD Participates in Memorial Day Parade

ETVFD Watchdesk, May 29

The ETVFD participated in the annual Exeter Township Memorial Day Parade. This is a day that department members look forward to all year and is truly a family event. While several marched in the parade, the children of the members rode on a decorated float and threw candy to spectators. The parade started at the high school and went to the Forest Hills Cemetery. After the parade there was a brief ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Car Strikes Tree on Church Lane Road

ETVFD Watchdesk, May 20

Shortly before 10 am on Saturday morning ETVFD was alerted to a car that had struck a tree in the 500 block of Church Lane Rd. The two injured were transported to local hospitals by Penn State Life Lion EMS.

Fire police assisted Exeter Township Police with traffic control until the vehicle was removed from the road.

The investigation of the accident is being handled by the Exeter Township Police ... (Full Story & Photos)

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ETVFD Crews Assist on Early Morning Fire Saturday

ETVFD Watchdesk, May 14

Early Saturday morning, just after 4:30am, Exeter Fire Crews were dispatched on the initial alarm to Cumru Township to assist on a structure fire. Units arrived on scene and confirmed a working structure fire with entrapment. Exeter crews were requested to stand as RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) and assist with fire suppression. Exeter units remained on scene until after 9am to assist.

Please ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption ETVFD Members Continue Firefighter 1 Training

ETVFD Watchdesk, April 23

The ETVFD brought on several new members in the last twelve months. Those members are working on obtaining the national firefighter certification through training at the Berks Fire Training Center.

This weekend, one of the sessions was about forcible entry. Students were shown ways to gain leverage and learn where the weaker spots are in doors and door frames to make gaining access easier. When ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Department Celebrates Another Successful Year of Service

ETVFD Watchdesk, April 16

The membership of the ETVFD gathered on Saturday night at the Reading Country Club to celebrate another successful year of services to the community and recognize members for outstanding service to the Exeter community. Kudos to the banquet committee on putting together a great evening of music, food and fellowship.

Members were recognized for top response totals as well as our Junior Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Fire Devastates Home on Monday

ETVFD Watchdesk, April 10

The ETVFD and mutual aid units were alerted to a home on fire on Monday just before 1:00pm. Upon arrival Deputy Chief Lessig reported fire showing from the second floor and requested two additional tankers be added to the assignment. Mutual aid from from Amity Fire Company, Birdsboro-Union Fire Department, Cumru Township Fire Department, Earl Township Fire Company, Gibraltar Fire Company, Lower Alsace ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Ritters Road Car Fire

ETVFD Watchdesk, April 03

Monday night before 9:30 PM ETVFD was dispatched for the report of a car fire on Ritters Rd. Captain Hoover arrived on scene and reported an engine fire in a vehicle that was extending into the passenger compartment. Engine Tanker 25 from the Stonersville Station along with Rescue 25 from the Reiffton Station responded and the crews extinguished the fire.

Fire police were on scene and handled traffic ... (Full Story & Photos)

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