Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue 66

Our 2021 Seniors have officially graduated from High School. We couldn't be any prouder of these young men and women. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to them coming home while away from either at Military or College. See bio from members left to right: Paige Reinhart... Paige has already enlisted into the United States National Guard where she will leave for Boot Camp on Monday June 14th. She will then be attending the Penn State University. She will maintain her membership within the MTFR and be active while home. Antonio Cipolla 2021 Graduate from Muhlenberg High School. Following graduation, Antonio will be moving to Harrisburg and will be a Live-In member at the Progress Fire Company where he has been a member for just under x3 years. While living there, he will be attending HACC to obtain his degree in Fire Science. He will also be traveling and testing in different cities to obtain employment in the fire service. He will maintain his membership within the MTFR and be active while home. Alex Krick 2021 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. After High School he plans on attending Wilmington University and plans on majoring in Criminal Justice as well as playing on their Baseball team. He will maintain my membership with the MTFR and plan to be active when I am home. Drue LaFaver 2021 Graduate from Muhlenberg High School. Following graduation, Drue will be moving to Harrisburg and will be a Live-In member at the Progress Fire Company where he has been a member for just under x3 years. While living there, he will be attending HACC to obtain his degree in Fire Science. He will also be traveling and testing in different cities to obtain employment in the fire service. He will maintain his membership within the MTFR and be active while home. Mckenzie Dromie Mckenzie is our newest member. She has already enlisted into the United States National Guard where she will be leaving in July for Boot Camp. She will then be attending a University to further her academic career. She will maintain her membership within the MTFR and be active while home.

Around 0712 hours today, MTFR was added to the MVA assignment with Muhl EMS for an accident at Pottsville Pike and Water Street with updated reports of one entrapped. R66 arrived and went in service removing the entire driver side, roof and steering wheel. The driver was extricated and turned over to EMS and transported to the local trauma center.

Please see the link provided for a recall on Kidde Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Be sure yours is not on this list. https://kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com/

Thank you to the Dollar Tree in the 3000 block of North 5th Street Hwy for their donation of 5 balloons in recognition of our 5 Seniors Graduating tonight.

Engine 66 took in the working engine compartment fire in the area of Sofianos Lane.

Thursday night training was a scenario of an auto body shop with fire. Searches were conducted for a missing employee. Members masks were blacked out for zero visibility. Prior we had a small cookout.

Tonight, members made a trip over to the Berks County Fire Training Center and practiced some interior firefighting, pump operating and ground ladders. This is 1 of 3 Training sessions scheduled for there.

On June 2nd, we had a working fire on a commercial property in Muhlenberg Twp in the 5300 block of Allentown Pike. Chief 66 was on scene with a working fuel fed fire with fire extending into a 1 1/2 story building. Eventually there was a slight explosion. Members were told to evac the structure and go with defensive operations. We went in service with foam and finally got the fire under control. Great work by all on the fire scene. A special shout out to Wal-Mart for donating some bottled water to the members working on the scene. Pics provided by Fire Photographer Tony Miccicke

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requiring drivers to safely merge away from an emergency response area takes effect on April 27, according to PennDOT. Drivers who cannot move over safely must slow to at least 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. PennDOT defines an emergency response area as one "where an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency responders have lighted flares, posted signs, or try to warn travelers."... https://www.penndot.gov//T/Pages/Move-Over,-Slow-Down.aspx

On the early hours of June 1st, Engine 66 was dispatched on the structure fire assignment to Maidencreek Twp on East Wessner Road. Crews arrived and assisted with suppression efforts. First arriving units from the Blandon Fire Co had fire from the roof.

The members of the MTFR thank the Porcaro family (Dean, Denise, Dante & Victoria) for generously donating a sofa and ottoman chair to us to better furnish our stations in Hyde Park and Tuckerton for the membership to comfortably rest while in station.

Muhlenberg Township Residents, PEMA has released the following on the approved SBA Disaster Declaration for TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS on August 4, 2020. Those that had uninsured losses can apply virtually for low interest loans from the SBA. A Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center (VDLOC) has been established and the deadline to apply for Physical Damage is February 16, 2021 and September 20, 2021 for Economic Injury. Please pass this along to anyone you know within our municipal...ity that suffered losses during this event. Berks and Philadelphia are the declared core counties, the other declared counties Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Schuylkill are contiguous to the cores. Any resident or business residing within the 10 declared counties and with damages/losses caused by the Aug. 4th storm can apply for a SBA low interest loan. All applications will be taken either on-line at the SBA website or through their 800 number. No physical SBA center will be opened in Pennsylvania. For those qualifying residents and business that were on the SBA assessment spreadsheets in Berks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties will be contacted by a SBA representative. Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (VDLOCs) Open: Monday Sunday (7 days/week) Hours: 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Eastern Time Closed: Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of the holiday Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 659-2955 Web: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/16/2021. The Governor has issued his press release on this declaration. https://www.governor.pa.gov//governor-wolf-announces-low-/ Please see our webpages for further information: www.MT66FR.com www.muhlenbergtwp.com

The members of the Muhleneberg Township Fire & Rescue express our most heartfelt condolences to the Biehl family on the loss of retired Chief Scott Biehl. Thank you for your service, God speed, RIP Chief. https://www.milkinstrymbiskifuneralhome.com/ob/Scott-Biehl

A reminder that Santa Claus will be passing through the Riverview Park section tonight starting at 530. Please if your not on the scheduled route, please make plans to an area to see him. Thank you.

As winter weather approaches please be sure to keep a clear path to all fire hydrants in your neighborhood. As responders it is paramount that we have all the tools to complete the job, and the fire hydrant is one of our most critical pieces to assure that the job can be done. To all those we serve, please stay safe and warm throughout the storm and the rest of the winter season. Thank you all for your continued support!