Earl Township Vol. Fire Co. No.1

10/27/2026

Last evening for our monthly joint training we focused on vehicle stabilization.

Crews from Earl Township, Eastern Berks Fire Department, and Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue reviewed cribbing techniques, suspension systems, and size up reports.
While it's rare we have a vehicle in such a workable condition, it gave the opportunity for members to focus on their skills.

After the review, we ran multiple run in drills utilizing the different equipment available.

10/19/2026

On Sunday members from Earl Township, Eastern Berks Fire Department, and Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue attended their annual joint live burn.

This year members focused on the commercial side of the burn building utilizing stand pipes for multi level fires and commercial basement fires.

A total of 8 evolutions were completed with 16 fires. Interior certified firefighters from Earl Township are required to attend a minimum of 1 live fire training per year for continuing education.

Special thanks to the Dan's Deli crews for providing and delivering delicious food for our crews and instructors on their day off!

10/15/2026

It’s a beautiful night to come out and meet the local first responders and see our apparatus! Tanker 19 will be out to support the event!

Please use the following traffic patterns for this evenings fire prevention open house. Visitors should enter the parking lot at the entrance closest to Swamp Pike. Handicapped parking will be available in the side lot of the fire department. We ask that all other vehicles utilize the stone parking lots to the rear of the firehouse and Turkey Hill. When leaving, please exit the complex out Martin Avenue.

See you soon!

09/18/2026

Attack 19 assisted by Eastern Berks Fire Department Rescue Engine 97, Oley Fire Company Division of Fire & Rescue Rescue 5, and Bally Community Ambulance Association Intermediate 505 handled a vehicle accident with injuries Wednesday afternoon in Pike Township.

Units arrived to find one work van off the roadway with negative entrapment. EMS treated and transported one individual from the scene.

Fire units remained on scene for two hours as tow units removed the vehicle.
Old State Road was reopened once emergency vehicles cleared. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the accident.

08/30/2026

On Saturday, 3 firefighters completed Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue class hosted by Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue.

The class was held over 3 dates and went over rope rescue equipment and how to build hauling systems for safe, efficient victim rescue.

08/28/2026

Station 19 apparatus handling a small fire alongside West Philadelphia Avenue in Earl Township earlier this week.

Units from Earl, Eastern Berks Fire Department, and Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue were dispatched for a brush fire along the roadway.
Brush 19 arrived with a small fire and held the assignment.
Units were available in about 15 minutes.

07/11/2026

We would like to make a special shout out to Corey and the crew at Gilbertsville Auto Supply.
After returning from a garage fire in Washington Township, crews noticed the batteries on Tanker 19 overheating and off-gassing which poses serious danger and places the unit out of service.
Within one hour, Corey left his home, opened the store and had us a new battery.

Thanks to Corey and Gilbertsville Auto Supply for going out of their way on a Friday evening to get our fire apparatus back in service!

Support those who support us!

07/09/2026

Earlier this afternoon, Engine and Tanker 19 were dispatched and responded to assist Eastern Berks Fire Department with a working structure fire on Forgedale Rd in District Township.

The Station 19 crew of 6 operated on scene for about 2 hours assisting with fire suppression and overhaul.

07/06/2026

The Fourth of July weekend kept our crews busy as we responded to 10 different emergency incidents.

With storms bringing multiple calls in our first due as well as three structure fire assists to Boyertown Borough, Oley Township, and Amity Township.

Earl Township Volunteers staffed the station during the inclement weather ensuring prompt responses to all incidents.

06/23/2026

Our department will be out at Camp Cadet throughout the week assisting with presentations, emergency services education, and much more.

We look forward to supporting the Camp Cadet for years to come