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2012 Parade & Housing MAY 14 - A lot more to come, but wanted to get the nominees and winners up. Here is the rundown. ALL MOST FUNCTIONAL & EQUIPPED UNLESS NOTED ENGINE - 2012 - 2006 - Nominees: Po-Mar-Lin, Intercourse, Eastern Berks Winner: Po-Mar-Lin Engine - 2005 - 1996 - Nominees: Gibraltar, Mahanoy City, Ludwigs Corner Winner: Ludwigs Corner Engine - 1995 - 1986 - Nominees: Modena, Amity, Bareville Winner: ... (Full Story & Photos)

Joseph Frassetta, a state forester in the William Penn Forest District, checks a burned area Tuesday at French Creek State Park, where a wildfire burned more than 700 acres in Berks and Chester counties. Reading Eagle Photo

Hopewell Fire Out, But Still a Threat APRIL 18 - In a remote area of French Creek State Park ravaged by fire, Joseph Frassetta places his palm on the scorched forest floor and detects a trace of heat. "Fire hides beneath the ground," Frassetta said Tuesday afternoon. "Even after it rains, it can resurface." Three days after one of the largest - and perhaps most expensive - wildfires in Pennsylvania history was declared out, officials remain ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hopewell Fire is a Reminder to Support Volunteer Firemen APRIL 17 - The fire that has burned the past seven days through more than 600 acres of state park and game lands in Berks and Chester counties leaves us with several warnings and courses of action. Although the cause of the fire has not yet been made public, state forestry officials have confirmed that it was "man-made." Some unconfirmed reports were that the fire was sparked by downed electric wires ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Brush in East Nantmeal APRIL 16 - At 5:24 PM the Twin Valley Fire Department was alerted for brush on fire in the area of the 4200 block of Conestoga Road in East Nantmeal Township. Deputy 69(Hostetler) arrived first and found an area 30'x30' of woods burning. Brush 69-1 arrived next and put a line in service. Brush 69-2 and Engine 69-2 arrived and assisted with bringing the fire under control. The fire was brought under control ... (Full Story & Photos)

Burn Ban in Effect for Berks, Chester and Lancaster Counties APRIL 16 - WEST CHESTER, PA _ The Chester County Board of Commissioners declared a ban on open burning for all Chester County residents and businesses, effective immediately. The temporary 30-day ban is based on current weather conditions and forecasted conditions, as well as the recent wildfire in French Creek State Park. Gusting winds, combined with dry fields and forests have made conditions extremely unstable ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chris 'Pump' Haldeman Photo

Things to do to Protect your Home & Property APRIL 16 - Due to the heightened threat of wildfires in the area, homeowners that live in a wooded setting or in areas that are susceptible to wildfires are urged to create a defensible space around your home. Many homeowners are complaisant to wildfire risks and have the mind set that it will not happen here. The large wildfire at Hopewell proves that it can happen here in "Our Backyard"and homeowners do need ... (Full Story & Photos)

One in Cardiac Arrest and Two Trapped on the Green Stamp APRIL 14 - At 1:44 PM the Twin Valley Fire Department along with Elverson EMS and Medics from Brandywine Hospital were alerted for an auto accident with entrapment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at mile marker 306.4 east bound. Rescue 69 and Engine 69-2 arrived with 8 volunteers and found one subject still trapped in the vehicle. Assistant 69(Hornberger) established "306 Command" The rescue's crew went to work ... (Full Story & Photos)

Remembering Fire Chief Michael Romig APRIL 11 - Today marks the sixth year anniversary of the passing of Fire Chief Michael Romig. Its hard to believe that six years has slipped by us already. No one would have ever thought that we would get that phone call on that cold April morning six years ago when God took him away from us. Mike had been a member of the Elverson Fire Company since 1964 and had held many offices in the organization. Mike ... (Full Story & Photos)

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