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Welcome to the Offical Website of Birdsboro-Union
Fire Department
The Burn Ban for Birdsboro Borough and Union Township has been lifted. You may burn in accordance to your Municipality's Burn Ordinances.
Amity Manor Structure Fire
MAY 29
- 19:10 hrs: Tower and Rescue 7 were alerted with Company 6 (Monarch), Engine & Rescue 49 (Amity), and Rescue 5 (Oley) for a reported roof fire after a lightning strike at Amity Manor. Chief 49 (M. Zomolsky) and had nothing evident from the exterior. After crews from 6 & 49 entered the structure, they found a working fire in the attic area. Crews from Tower 7 arrived and split their crew of six ... (Full Story)
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Have a safe Memorial Day
MAY 26
- Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer kick-off barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons. Safety tips Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Keep children ... (Full Story & Photos) |
E7 nears completion
MAY 25
- The truck committee is getting ready for a trip to the Pierce plant in Florida, for the final inspection of our new Perice Saber engine. This engine will have a 1750 GPM pump, and a 1700 water tank. Here are some photos of the new E7 thanks to Sam Terry ... (Full Story & Photos) |
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Crews Help Stage an Education of DUI Accidents
MAY 11
- Crews from Company 7 (BUFD), 6 (Monarch), and 49 (Amity), along with M680 (Southern Berks EMS), PA State Police and Berks County Coroners Officer participated in a mock DUI accident at the Daniel Boone High School. This is an annual event to help educate students to the real reality of drinking and driving.... (Full Story & Photos) |
Birdsboro Women's Club Street Fair 2012
MAY 05
- The Members of the Birdsboro Union Fire Department took part in the Birdsboro Women's Club Street Fair, the members of the department handed out Fire Prevention information and members of the company's recruitment and retention committee were on hand trying to encourage new members to join the department. While at the event the members were attacked by Swoop the Eagles mascot!... (Full Story & Photos) |
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| 2012 Incidents |
| Jan |
37 |
| Feb |
56 |
| Mar |
46 |
| Apr |
39 |
| May |
0 |
| Jun |
0 |
| Jul |
0 |
| Aug |
0 |
| Sep |
0 |
| Oct |
0 |
| Nov |
0 |
| Dec |
0 |
| Total |
178 |
| 2012 Jobs |
| Fires |
6 |
| Assists |
4 |
| Extrications |
2 |
| 2011 Incidents |
| Jan |
47 |
| Feb |
60 |
| Mar |
45 |
| Apr |
46 |
| May |
44 |
| Jun |
38 |
| Jul |
40 |
| Aug |
74 |
| Sep |
76 |
| Oct |
86 |
| Nov |
47 |
| Dec |
39 |
| Total |
642 |
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