The Temple Fire Company will be holding their annual Fair July 8th thru 12th on the fire company grounds located behind the firestation at 4963 Kutztown Road in Temple. "Family Night" every night, ride all the rides from 6PM till 10PM for one low price! Come out and enjoy Food, Rides, Games and a Midway provided by Jim Houghton Ent. The Fair will conclude with Fireworks on Saturday July 12th at 10:30PM. Come on out for a great time for the whole family!

On Sunday June 29th, the sixth call of the day for Temple volunteers came at 1846 hrs. for a Motor Vehicle Accident with unknown injuries to the area of 1991 Mount Laurel Road in Alsace Township, Company 8 (Alsace) was also dispatched. Assistant 8 arrived first on location reporting 1 vehicle off the road with entrapment. Rescue 11’s crew began extrication while being hindered by a 12 inch diameter tree branch which came through the sunroof and into the driver’s area. Company 8 firefighters assisted with stabilizing the tree branch during the extrication. With the use of hydraulic rescue tools, Temple firefighters extricated the victim. Company 11 cleared the incident at 1931 hrs. Just another weekend at the "ELEVEN HOUSE".

On Sunday, June 29th at 0711 hrs. Company 11 and Rescue 10 were dispatched to the intersection of Business Rt. 222 and Leesport Ave. for a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Additional report was of numerous calls reporting 2 vehicles involved with 1 on its side and a person lying on the ground. Deputy 11 arrived on location confirming one person who was self extricated lying on the ground being attended to by Squad 560, no ejection. "ELEVEN HOUSE" EMT’s performed patient assessment collared and boarded 5 patients including 2 pediatrics. Members also controlled fluids from both vehicles. Company 11 cleared the incident at 0810 hrs.

On Friday, June 27th at 1437 hrs. Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the on ramp to Rt. 222 S. from Rt. 61 for a reported tractor trailer rollover with possible entrapment. Driver was self extricated prior arrival on location. Temple firefighters remained on location and assisted with fluid and scene control while the tractor trailer was being righted. Company 11 cleared the incident at 1611 hrs.

On Thursday June 26th, Company 11 went to the Reading/Berks Fire Training Center to drill on rescue of consious and unconsious victims via ground ladders. Members also reviewed proper carries, raises and placement for excuting such rescues.

On Thursday May 29th members from Company 11 drilled on Vertical Ventilation Operations at the Reading/Berks Fire Training Center. This nights drill included review of the operation of different types of vent saws, proper ground ladder raises, roof ladder placement, and proper technigues for cutting both inspection holes and vent holes on a peaked roof.

On Saturday May 18th the volunteer firefighters from the Temple Fire Company braved stormy weather and held thier annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser in the parking lot of the Temple WAL-MART. The annual sale was a big success with all of the proceeds to benefit the Firefighter’s Equipment Fund. The members of the Temple Fire Company would like to thank everyone in the community for coming out and supporting us.

On Friday April 30th at 1559 hrs. Companies 10, 11 & 13 were dispatched to 1042 Saylor drive for a reported oven fire. Chief 13 arrived first on the scene reporting smoke showing from the exterior. Based on Chief 13’s report, Chief 10 then confirmed a working fire with extension to the cabinets. Engine 11-1’s crew assisted with Company 13 firefighters with fire supression, checking for further extension and ventilation of the residence. Company 11 cleared the incident at 1709 hrs.

On Saturday April 26th both Muhlenberg Township Companies 11 & 10 (Temple & Goodwill) held a joint structural burn session at the Reading / Berks Fire Training Center. Numerous burn evolutions were run including basement and multiple level fires.

On March 8th & 9th, the Temple Fire Company hosted a 16 hour State Certified Pump Operations I class which was conducted by The Bucks County Community College. Members from Temple Fire Company, Goodwill Fire Company & Wyomissing Fire Department participated in the class which included Hydrant & Drafting exercises, and all aspects of operating a pump. The Temple Fire Co. would like to thank Hondo Nobel of Bucks County Community College and Jeremy Searfoss of the Reading Fire Department for serving as Instructors for this class.

On Wednesday February 20th @ 1710 hrs. Companies 11, 10, & 13 were dispatched to 5370 Allentown Pike at WAL-MART for a possible structure fire. Engine 11-1 arrived first on location reporting a moderate smoke condition in the Grocery Entrance with no evacuation in progress. Crews located the source of the smoke being a working fire in the ductwork of a forced air insulator barrier in the Grocery Entrance area. Truck 12 was then dispatched to assist with roof access. Large amounts of debris were found smoldering in the ductwork and blower unit. Fire was extinguished and firefighters thoroughly checked the area for any extension. Companies cleared the Incident at 1846 hrs.

On Tuesday, January 22nd @ 1841 hrs. Companies 11, 13 & 10 were dispatched to 5203 8th Avenue in Temple for a possible chimney fire. Engine 11-1 arrived first on location reporting smoke and embers issuing from the chimney. Temple firefighters entered the residence checking for any fire on the 1st and 2nd floors. Company 13 members laddered the roof to access the chimney. 13-12, who was on the roof, confirmed a fire in the chimney and began extinguishment operations. No extension was found inside the building and the fire was extinguished. Companies went available around 1945 hrs.

On Tuesday, January 22nd @ 0236 hrs. Companies 13, 10, 11 & Ladder 1 were dispatched to 1909 King Street in Laureldale for a reported structure fire. 13-12 was first on location reporting a working fire with heavy fire showing on Side A. Company 13 firefighters stretched the initial attack line and Engine 11-1’s crew performed a search which was negative, then aided in fire suppression. Company 10 members forced entry into the lower garage and assisted with water supply. Firefighters from Companies 11 & 10 went to the roof via ground ladders and opened up a 4x4 vent hole. A secondary search was then performed after the fire was extinguished ans also was negative. Members from Ladder 1 (Mt. Penn) assisted with many fire ground operations. Company 11 cleared the incident @ 0425 hrs. January has been a very busy month for "THE ELEVEN HOUSE" firefighters, who have responded to 36 calls with 6 being working fires!

On Monday, January 21st @ 1650 hrs. Companies 10, 11 & 13 were dispatched to 27 Seminary Avenue for a reported structure fire. 13-11 arrived first on the scene and confirmed a working fire with heavy fire showing on the 3rd floor. Engine 11-1’s crew stretched the initial attack line while Ladder 10 was being set up for roof operations. Company 10 members also set up numerous ground ladders and Company 13 members stretched another 1 3/4" line in the adjoining exposure and checked for any extension. Fire was held to the 3rd floor bedroom. Firefighters from all three companies then proceeded with the overhaul operations. Temple cleared the incident @ 1952 hrs.

On Sunday January 20th @ 2123hrs. Company 11 along with Companies 12 & 32 were dispatched to 127 West Wessner Road in Maidencreek Township for a reported structure fire. 12-10 arrived first on location reporting a working fire on the second floor. Fire was knocked down by Company 12 (Blandon) firefighters prior to Engine 11-1 arriving on location. Temple firefighters assisted with checking for any extension and overhaul operations. Company 11 cleared the scene @ 2245hrs.

On Wednesday, January 16th @ 0936hrs. Companies 11,10 & 13 were dispatched to 150 Tuckerton Avenue at NGK Metals for a reported structure fire. FM66 arrived first on location reporting a working fire in a mobile office that was located at the rear of the facility. Engine 11-1’s crew made entry, opened up the floor and adjacent wall and extinguished the fire with an 1 3/4" hoseline. Firefighters from Companies 10 (Goodwill) and 13 (Central) assisted with the overhaul operations. Company 11 cleared the incident @ 1036hrs.

On Wednesday December 26th @ 1413hrs. Company 11 along with companies 13,10 and 1 for RIT were dispatched to 3346 Marion St. in Laureldale Borough for a reported structure fire. 13-10 arrived first on location reporting a working fire with heavy fire showing from the first floor Side B. Engine 13 arrived first on location and stretched attack lines as Ladder 10 set-up for roof work. Engine 11-1 was assigned to hit a hydrant and lay 5" supply line into the scene. Temple firefighters went to work assisting with fire suppression in the first floor and basement. "ELEVEN HOUSE" members also assisted with extensive overhaul operations. Company 11 cleared the scene at 1640hrs.

On Monday December 24th @ 2327hrs. Company 11 was redirected from a Carbon Monoxide Emergency with one confirmed deceased victim, to assist Company 10 at Rt. 61 at the entrance to the Clover Farms Dairy for a MVA with entrapment. 10-10 arrived first on location confirming heavy entrapment. Rescue 11 was next on location and began extricating one passenger located in the front seat. Rescue 11 cleared the scene at 0026hrs. just in time for Santa!

On Tuesday October 30th @ 0324hrs. companies 10, 11 & 13 were dispatched to 807 Rainbow Avenue for a reported structure fire. 11-10 arrived first on location and reported smoke issuing from the eaves then 10-10 confirmed a working fire. Engine 10’s crew stretched an attack line while Engine 11-1 laid 200’ of supply line up to Engine 10. Engine 11-1’s crew pulled the ceiling in the second floor hallway and located a fire in crawlspace. Companies extinguished the fire, checked for any extension and ventilated the structure. Temple cleared the incident at 0457hrs.

On Monday October 29th at 1346 hrs. Companies 11, 10 and 13 were dispatched to 8th Ave & Hay Rd. @ KIDSPEACE for a structure fire. Additional reports were being given of a manual pull activation, sprinkler system activation and additional calls of fire on the second floor. 11-11 arrived first on location and established Muhlenberg Command. Engine 11-1’s crew reported a moderate smoke condition on the second floor and located the origin to be a fish tank, cabinet and wall. Upon further investigation, the fire was extinguished by the rear of the fish tank melting and releasing the water, no sprinkler was activated. After firefighters checked for any extension, they then ventilated the building. 11-11 then terminated Muhlenberg Command and companies cleared around 1500hrs.