At 6:41 the department was dispatched to mile post 295.8 west on the PA Turnpike for a tractor trailer fire. Chief 69 went on location with a working fire impinging on the cars on the trailer. Engine 69-5 went en route with 4 and was advised to pull both bumper lines. Engine 69-1 went en route with 6 and upon arrival have their staffing assist Engine 69-5. Rescue 69 responded and staged at the point ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:05 the Department was dispatched to assist Lancaster Station 39 on a brush fire with ATV 69. Upon arrival ATV 69 was assigned to check the western fire line to extinguish hot spots and check surrounding area. Units cleared at 17:08... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past few weeks, TVFD members have been preparing for the upcoming nice weather and the woods/brush fire that come with it. Driver trainees have put in a lot of hours learning the brush trucks, tool location, hose loads and off road water supply options. Today we completed the hands on portion of the training with a full scale drill on a local property with unusual terrain. The day started ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 16:09 the department was dispatched to 4469 North Twin Valley RD for a brush fire. Brush 69-1 arrived on scene with a 100'x50' area of wooded area on fire spreading to a field. Engine 69-1 and Brush 69-3 arrived and their crews assisted with fire suppression and started overhaul. Engine 69-5 and Brush 69-2 arrived to supply water and staffing. The incident was placed under control at 16:50 with ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 2/18/2024, TVFD was dispatched for Ladder 69 to assist Berks Station 24 (Geigertown). Ladder 69 responded with a crew of 6 shortly after dispatch. While en route, Chief 24 arrived on scene with fire showing out the front and requested the working fire dispatch. Ladder 69 arrived on scene and the crew threw ground ladders and assisted with opening up the structure to check for further extension ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 2/17/2024, TVFD was alerted for Engine 69-5 to assist Station 73 (Ludwig’s corner) on a commercial building fire on the 1000 block of Pottstown Pike (Rt. 100). Engine 69-5 responded with a crew of 6. Shortly after Chief 73's arrival, the working fire dispatch was requested. Engine 69-5 arrived on scene and the crew assisted with fire attack and overhaul. Engine 69-5's operator assisted with water ... (Full Story & Photos)

TVFD was dispatched at 13:33 to the intersection of South Twin Valley RD and Hemlock Rd for a fuel spill. Rescue 69 responded and while en route they were advised approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled. Upon arrival Rescue 69 called back to the station to have Utility 69-1 and Containment 69 respond. The crews spread oil dry down on the area of approximately 60'x100' and contained the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 17:47 the department was dispatched to James Mill Rd for a vehicle fire. Engine 69-1 responded with a crew of 5 and upon arrival deployed both front bumper lines to extinguish the fire. Engine 69-5 arrived to supply Engine 69-1 with water and personnel. Fire was put under control at 18:00. Units stood by until the vehicle was removed from the roadway. Units went available at 18:39... (Full Story & Photos)