Please remember to celebrate safely today. Leave the fireworks to the professionals! West Reading's annual 4th of July fireworks show starts tonight at 9:30 at the West Reading Playground. See you tonight!! … [Read more...]
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:00 The WRFD will be conducting hydrant flushing of all fire hydrants in the Borough starting Tuesday April 19th starting at 8:00 PM. We should complete the flushing by no later than 11:00 PM each night this week. During the flushing you might … [Read more...]
Monday, March 21, 2016 The West Reading Fire Co #1 would like to thank all those who purchased a chicken BBQ on Sunday from our annual Kauffman's chicken BBQ. We hope you enjoyed your dinners and we look forward to Palm Sunday 2017!! … [Read more...]
Snow is on the way!
It doesn't matter if you like snow or not, it's on the way! Please help us help you by clearing the snow away from fire hydrants in your neighborhood... … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from the WRFD!
The very popular West Reading farmers market has moved into the classroom at the WRFD for the winter season. From 10:00 until 1:00 the market will be open for business. Please stop by and take a look at the goods for sale. The market will be open on the following dates: December … [Read more...]
Santa and his Elves!
On Wednesday October 7th we will be hosting our annual Fire Prevention Week "Open House". Please stop by the station that night from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a chance to meet your local volunteer firefighters. We will have free food and games for the kids. You will be able … [Read more...]
Utility 64 has been officially placed into service with the department effective 7/1/15. The new unit has already responded to several emergency calls and is working well for the department. Look for it around West Reading, serving the department and the community. Thank you to … [Read more...]
In addition to the delivery of Utility 64, the department has taken delivery of our first traffic unit for our Fire Police. This 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup which had been used by the Borough's Code Enforcement Department up until last year has been converted into "Traffic 64." The … [Read more...]
Tonight our members along with members of the Kenhorst Fire Company participated in a burn session at the Berks County Fire Training Site. We performed several burn evolutions for the crews to experience live fire situations. Tonight our members along with members of the … [Read more...]
Utility 64 was delivered on Saturday. Thanks to Kovatch Ford and KME Fire Apparatus for your work to get it prepared. Next up is installation of radios and emergency lighting. We anticipate placing it in service next week. … [Read more...]
The WRFD will be conducting hydrant flushing of all fire hydrants in the Borough starting Tuesday night at 8:00 PM. We should complete the flushing by no later than 11:00 PM each night this week. During the flushing you might experience cloudy or dis-colored water and/or reduced … [Read more...]
