units were sent for a injury MVA, D61-1 Miller came across the MVA, units form 61 alerted to EMS with patient care, and transport, fire police closed the roadway. No Entrapment was found on scene, rescue 61 to assist with Patient care and fluids. Tilden PD assisted as well as HEMS, Schuylkill Valley and Mulhenburg EMS

Crews from 61 were sent to assist Co 40 with a reported chimney fire, Deputy 40 arrived with a possible chimney fire requested co 40 and ladder 61 to continue in with the rest of the structure fire dispatch. Ladder 61 took A side and crews went to work throwing ground ladders and laddering the main roof, where they placed chimney operations in-services while other crews worked to clean inside fire box area. No Extension found, roof opps dropped chains to clear block. Deputy 40 Delong had command crews extinguished the fire and returned into service.  Units on the scene were 40, 61, 38, 37 and EMS

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WINDSOR TWP., Pa. -  WFMZ News

Firefighters say a brake malfunction sparked a raging tractor trailer fire on I-78 Monday night in Windsor Township.

Part of the highway had to be closed while crews responded to fight the flames.

The truck was hauling merchandise for Dollar General.

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TILDEN TWP., Pa. - WFMZ News  

Travel on Interstate 78 in Berks County was halted for a time Thursday morning while crews airlifted a truck driver to the hospital.

A helicopter landed on I-78 near mile marker 26.4 in Tilden Twp. after a truck carrying a clay-type material rolled over on its side, trapping the driver.

Police closed the interstate in both directions while the chopper landed on the highway.  The accident happened between Hamburg and Shartlesville.

There's no word on the condition of the driver or what may have caused the accident, which happened around 10:30 a.m.

Eastbound lanes were  open, but the right lane in the westbound lane was closed while crews work cleaned up the mess. All westbound lanes reopened around 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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R61 was sent on a non injury MVA, due to ice on roadway a car left roadway and got hung up. Driver and passengers not hurt just could not exit car. R61 arrived and provided stabilization to free occupants.Rescue 61 placed into service while Patriot Towing Assisted on call with Hamburg PD .

61 was alerted for a a dual call run. D61-1 Miller took in the AFA at the Blue Mountain Academy- Reports of a false alarm and detector from staff on site. D6-2 Emes took in reports of a building Collapse. The department split up and handled both calls. Due to heavy snow falls a exterior roof collapsed no structure damage found. Crews assisted with isolating roof and clearing egress for apartment building. Hamburg PD assisted. D61-1 Miller cleared Tilden AFA due to a malfunction detector.

Chief 61 Hatt and Hamburg Codes called regarding call.

The Tilden Township Structure Assignment was sent to Lowes on Tilden Ridge for a reported dwelling fire, Upon Chief 61 Hatt response Berks advised from a unknown Firefighter on scene with a dumpster fire to the rear of the store. Chief 61 Hatt on scene with a working fire he has all units continue in due to the compactor being attached to the compact shoot to the rear of the building Chief 61 placed 61 command into service. Multiple units went into service with RE61 stretching two hand lines for primary attack and the second for exposure control. Ladder 33 took as side to deal with smoke in the building, tankers and units form the other companies went to man power until the fire and Dumpster were removed and contents removed before the fire was placed under control. Units cleared following over haul.

Units on call 61, 40, 33, 41, 50, 77 EMS Tilden Township Road Crew and Trail Towing Heavy Duty

Article By The American Heart Association:

The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snow drifts can strain a person’s heart.

 
 
To help make snow removal safer, the American Heart Association has compiled a list of practical tips.
·         Give yourself a break. Take frequent rest breaks during shoveling so you don’t overstress your heart. Pay attention to how your body feels during those breaks. 
·         Don’t eat a heavy meal prior or soon after shoveling. Eating a large meal can put an extra load on your heart.   
·         Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower. The act of lifting heavy snow can raise blood pressure acutely during the lift. It is safer to lift smaller amounts more times, than to lug a few huge shovelfuls of snow. When possible, simply push the snow.
·         Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1
·         Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or immediately after shoveling. Alcohol may increase a person’s sensation of warmth and may cause them to underestimate the extra strain their body is under in the cold. 
·         Consult a doctor. If you have a medical condition, don’t exercise on a regular basis or are middle aged or older, meet with your doctor prior to the first anticipated snowfall.
·         Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Heart failure causes most deaths in hypothermia. To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation. Wear a hat because much of your body’s heat can be lost through your head. 
 
Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the “movie heart attack,” where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:
 
·         Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.   
·         Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.   
·         Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.  
·         Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness       
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
 
Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff is also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room. If you can’t access EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. If you’re the one having symptoms, don’t drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other option. 
 

 

Due to the last several storms, heavy ice and snow build up have caused concerns for residents, we urge residents to please check your rooks for build up, to prevent roof collapses. Members gathered to help clear snow from the roof of the Field House, this gave members the chance to do some ladder and rope operations while clearing weight from the roof of our building.

TILDEN TWP, Pa. - Story By WFMZ News

A 200-year-old log cabin was destroyed by a fire in Berks County early Thursday, and the weather added an extra degree of difficulty for firefighters.

The first call came in around 3:20 a.m. for firefighters to respond to Fisher Dam and River roads, adjacent to the Schuylkill River in Tilden Township.

By the time the Hamburg fire chief arrived on the scene, the cabin was fully involved in fire and 3/4 of the structure had already collapsed.



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Fire officials said the weather provided extra challenges for crews. Chunks of ice made it unsafe for firefighters and the slippery conditions made it difficult for trucks to get there.

Multiple fire departments from throughout the county responded to the fire and they left the scene by 6:30 a.m.

The building was a total loss. No one was injured.

Investigators have not yet determined how the fire started.

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A Port Clinton home sustained heavy damage in a fire, officials said Monday.

The fire started Sunday about 7 p.m. at 51 South St., just north of the Berks County line, forcing out the two adults and two children who resided there, said Jarrod Emes, Hamburg Fire Department deputy chief.

No one was hurt but the home's first and second floors were heavily damaged, he said.

The fire required several departments from northern Berks and southern Schuylkill counties to extinguish, in part because of the property's rural location and limited access, Emes said.

Water was limited, so several tankers were used.

The cause is still under investigation, but it's not suspicious, Emes said.

Officials did not release the name of the family, which is staying elsewhere with Red Cross assistance.

There were also about a dozen pets in the home and they survived, Emes said.

The Schuylkill County SPCA is assisting, he said.

Officials did not have a damage estimate.

 

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Following the 61 MVA Penn dot and PSP requested the Company for a wash down, during the night snow had covered all the traffic lights along RT 61 North and South Bound form the County Line to the Perry Township Line in the 61 First due. RE61 used a trash line to wash down the lights so they would be operating again. RT 61 was temporary shut down during this time to complete this for the state.  Penn Dot re salted the road following this.

Early Saturday Morning, crews were dispatched to RT 61 following a snow storm, for a MVA with entrapment Chief 61 Hatt arrived confirmed a 2 car mva with entrapment in 1 car. Units from hamburg and Shoemakersville FD assisted with extricating a side impact car, and extricating the patients who were transported to local medical facility by EMS. Fire police assisted on the call.

With another round of snow blanketing the region along with frigid temperatures made for a long day at the 61 house. Crews responded to multiple MVAs. Fire Police were needed for the shut down of I78 due to multiple jacked knifed tractor trailers.

Early morning hours of January 13, Rescue and RE61 were request as part of the rescue assignment for the reports of a car on its roof one person trapped as a assist to Co 30 Centerport FD. Officers from 61 arrived and found 1 1 car mva, car on its roof, PT self Extricated, crews assisted before returning from the assignment. R61 assisted with Lighting. EMS and PSP were on the scene. D61-2 Emes and D61-1 Miller assisted on the call.

later that morning  Co 61 crews were dispatched to the area of Windsor Street in Hamburg for a power outage, Engine 61-3 and crewman confirmed a blown transformer, units assisted Meted before clearing the call. D61-1 Miller assisted