100th Anniversary Celebration T-shirts and Mugs are still available in our social hall. Please stop by and get one while supplies last!!
 
 
T-shirts will be available in Black & Maroon
M-XL $18.00
XXL-XXXL $20.00
 
Mugs – Glass w/ Pewter glaze $10.00

On Monday July 19th, our company got the opportunity to train with the members of Greenfields Company 55 over at V&M Towing in Ontelaunee Twp. The crews worked on several different techniques with stabilization and extrication. This was also a great time for the members from 55 to be able to get some hands on experience with the hydraulic tools.
Our time spent together was great. Being able to share different ideas with each other and putting them into a plan to get a job done is amazing.
It was great working these members and hope to share some more time together.
Thanks again 55!!

At 1039 hours, companies 37, 11 and 12 were dispatched to 410 Degler Street in Leesport Boro for a possible structure fire. Crews arrived and first believed the odor of smoke was from a light ballast. Upon further investigation, crews found some poor wiring in the ceiling causing the rafters to burn. The power was secured and crews were eventually released.
 
Co. 11 was back in station at 1141 hours.
 
Any pics, contact Capt 11.

Thanks for these pictures Chris!!

At 1705 hours, Companies 11, 10, 13, and 85 for RIT were dispatched to 36 Mountainside Road @ L&J Moving for a reported structure fire. A third party call advised that the business was on fire possibly involving some trailers. Engine 11-1 arrived and Captain 11’s initial report was smoke showing from the A,D corner. As we pulled closer onto the scene, we found that some railroad ties were burning right next to the building on the front D side corner of the building. Muhl PD was on scene and had already dumped a dry chem extinguisher onto it as well as the use of a garden hose. The crew from Engine 11-1 stretched a line as others made their way into the building with the use of the Knox Box Key. Chief 10 arrived and took command. Co 85 was immediately released as the interior crews confirmed that there was no extension into the building. The assignment was reduced to only Engine 11-1. Some minor ventilation was needed as a little smoke entered the building from the door entered by the interior team. Engine 11-1 was placed back into service. Chief 10 terminated command and placed the remainder of this assignment avail.
 
Co 11 was back in station @ 1747 hours.

At 2259 hours, Companies 12, 11, 520, 535, and 670 were dispatched to 662 Main Street in Blandon for a MVA with injuries involving a motorcycle. Fire personnel from Company 12 were on scene reporting 2 injuries and placed aero medical on standby. Rescue 11 was re-directed to station 12 at the baseball field to set up an LZ. EMS arrived and stood down the helicopter and advised both will be going to RHMC by ground. 11 was released.
Company 11 was back in station @ 2332 hours.
 
Anyone with pics, contact Capt 11.

At 0726, Companies 10 and Rescue 11 were dispatched at the request of Medic 560-2 to assist at an MVA with injuries and now confirmed entrapment at North 11th Street and Rt 12 in Muhlenberg Twp. Units arrived to find a 2 car MVA with one that had rolled completely back onto its wheels with some significant roof cave in. Crews worked fast to stabilize the car and remove a door and roll the roof. The pt was extricated onto a long board and loaded into 560-2.
Company 11 was back in station @ 0814 hours.
 
Anyone with pics, contact Capt 11.

Another Fair season ends. A week of rides, food, games, and fun has ended for the year. Thanks to all who came out to support us. We look forward to seeing you all next year.

As the day started out very disappointing with lots of rain in the forecast, our firefighters, wives, girlfriends and friends arrived early to start yet some more preparations for the day’s festivities. Guests from several Berks & surrounding counties started to arrive. As the start time was nearing, the rain began to come down harder and harder. However as the parade was about to begin, a miracle occurred and the rain just stopped. Several pieces of apparatus along with some marching groups were on hand to celebrate all the way through the parade route. Once the parade was over, several companies remained on hand to see us celebrate the housing of the new Rescue Truck, dedicate our new fire house, and honor our 100 years of service to Temple / Muhlenberg and all other surrounding areas.
 
Larry LaFaver was acknowledged for his current 38+ years of service to the company as well as Robert Gauker for his current 36+ years. Fire Chief Mark George and 1st Assistant Chief Craig Reinhart were both honored for their 20 years each of being in their Chief positions.
 
We will post a complete list of parade winners within the next few days. Congrats to all who won.
 
We want to also acknowledge that we missed the presence of our very close brothers and sisters from Leesport, Blandon, & Shoemakersville who were all in Leesport at a residential structure fire. As we were sad that they could not be here, we are just very happy that they all did the job safe and no one was hurt.
 
Thank You to all who helped judge this event. As there was much to judge and decide, you all did a great job, as well as helped to make our day a very special one.
 
Thanks to Company 10 & 13 for covering calls as we took the day off to celebrate and enjoy a night for ourselves.
 
So as the day seemed to be doomed, it ended very amazingly.
 
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!

At 1705 hours, Companies 11 & 10 was dispatched to the area of the 5400 block of Leesport Ave at the Met-Ed substation for a reported wire down / brush fire. Area residents had just experienced a brief power outage and within two minutes, the companies were toned out. Deputy 11-1 arrived and reported 2 working and fast moving grass fires along with a wire down. He assumed Muhlenberg Command. Engine 11-1 arrived and waited for the confirmation from Met-Ed that the lines were shut down. Once this was done, crews from both companies worked hard and fast to control the fires. Company 13 was requested for water supply with both of their tankers.
 
Company 11 was back in station at 1826 hours.

At 1330 hours, Companies 10, 11, & 560 were dispatched to an area of woods behind the Reading Expo Center on the upper parking lot off of North 13th street for a reported MVA with unknown injuries and a report of a possible vehicle fire. Police and EMS arrived and confirmed a car was in the woods and it was fully involved. Units confirmed that the driver was still inside the car. Rescue 11 and Engine 11-1 arrived and went into service while Deputy 11-1 worked to try and rescue the driver from the car. While attempting the rescue, Deputy 11-1 suffered 2nd degree burns to his ear, suffered exhaustion and was transported to RHMC for treatment where he was released just a short time later. The driver unfortunately did not survive from his injuries. During this incident, Tanker 13 was requested for water supply.
 
A great job to all for their efforts in this unusual incident.
 
Company 11 was back in station @ 1702 hours.

The members of the Temple Fire Co mourn the loss of former firefighter Shawn Laity. Shawn had been a very active member of our department in the past prior to him moving from the area. Our hearts go out to his wife and daughter, as well as the rest of his family. We will always cherish all the great memories we all shared together.
 
Shawn, you will never be forgotten!!
 
Family is asking for donations in Shawn’s memory to the Alpha Omega Players at 301 East First Street Birdsboro, PA 19508-2369

Our annual Temple Fire Company Fair will be held from July 6th thru July 10th. As always we will have ride specials every night with some amazing rides to enjoy. Also, there will be plenty of food to eat.
 
Along with all of this, we will be hosting a Fireman’s Parade to celebrate our 100th year anniversary, a new building dedication, and the housing of our new Rescue truck. The parade will start at 1pm, and it will be the same route as the Temple Halloween Parade. It will start on Sharp Ave and will end on Mt Laurel Ave by 6th Ave. Following the parade, the rides will open and all fair activities will be made available. There will also be a ceremony, and the prizes will be handed out from the parade a short time there after.
 
Shirts and mugs will be available for purchase this day at the Fire Company and also at the parade registration.
 
Shirts:
Med-XL $18.00
XXL-XXXL $20.00
 
Mugs:
$12.00
 
Then, to end all the week long festivities, there will be a firework demonstration @ 1030pm.
 
Hope you all can attend to help celebrate these times for us.

At 0708 hours, Companies 11 & 10 was dispatched to assist Medic 560-4 on a single car MVA on Rt 222 south bound in Muhlenberg Twp. Rescue 11 arrived on the scene. The car was stabilized, and the driver side door was popped open. EMS gained access and removed the pt safely. Equip was returned and crews were placed avail.
 
11 was back in house @ 0747 hours.

At 1505, Companies 10 & 11 was dispatched to assist Medic 560-2 at 300 East Bellevue Ave in Muhlenberg Twp at an MVA that was originally with unknown injuries, but now confirmed confinement. Rescue 11 arrived with Engine 10-1. There was a 2 car mva in traffic. The driver of the one car was unable to get out her door. Rescue 11 went into service and removed the driver door allowing EMS to gain better access to the pt. Crews assisted with extricating the pt onto a long board. Once the pt was fully immobilized, they were loaded into 560-2. Crews contained some minor fluids.
 
Company 11 was back in station @ 1549 hours.