This Evening a Strong Storm rolled threw the township, leaving a path of destruction behind it. Crews were out the whole evening cleaning up trees, blocking off roads with wires down, and making sure that people were unharmed in homes that were damaged during the storms. A special thanks to all companies that assisted with the clean up and searches throughout the night.     Photos by Bob Stone.

Members of Company 49 had a refresher on their vehicle rescue training this evening. Members practiced on stabilization and the use of power and Hurst Tools and the different ways you can use them all. Before the Training was over, members participated in a mock entrapment call in which they needed to get a victim out of a car the was on its side. Members executed the rescue perfectly. Members learned a wealth of knowledge and had a great refresher in vehicle rescue techniques.       Photos By Bob Stone.

At approximately 18:30, Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 49) was dispatched, per request of Montgomery Chief 57 (West End), to assist on a working Building Fire in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. Crews from Rescue 49, Engine 49-1, and Utility 49 arrived on location and assisted with setting up water supply and with knocking down the bulk of the fire. As well as overhaul and salvage of what was left of the mansion after the fire was knocked down. Crews from 49 were on location of the fire grounds until approximately 0800 the next day after assisting with a massive overhaul operation that when threw most of the night and into the morning. Thankfully no one was injured in the fire and members of 49 returned home safely the next morning only being exhausted from the nights events.    Photos By Bob Stone 

At 20:05 Amity Fire Company (Company 49) and Monarch Fire Company (Company 6) were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident, unknown injuries, on Old Airport Road at Winding Creek Drive.  As Rescue 49 went responding additional information of a motor cycle verses a car was given to the crew.  As Rescue 49 arrived on location they were advised the motor cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was unconscious.  A MedEvac helicopter was placed on stand by as the crew started patient care.  Company 6 established a landing site at the Daniel Boone Middle School while Company 49 worked with EMS on transporting the patient to the landing site.  The patient was transported to the landing site but due to CPR having been started was not able to be flown and was transported to Reading Hospital by Ambulance where he was pronounced dead.  All crews cleared the seen a short time later.  Company 49 was requested by Police to return to the seen around 22:00 hours to assist with lighting for a Police investigation.  Rescue 49 and personnel returned to the seen for and additional 2 hours while police conducted their investigation. 

At 0706, Companies 49, Montco 57 (Stowe), Ladder 15 (Boyertown) and Montco Rescue 69 (Pottstown) were dispatched to Colebrookdale Rd for a shed fire.  Rescue 49 arrived to find a working shed fire that was due to a lightning strike.  Rescue 49 placed the booster reel in service and knocked down the fire with its tank water.  Units were clear within one hour.

Units on scene: Rescue 49, Engine 49, Engine 49-1, Tanker 57, Ladder 15 and Rescue 69.

On Wednesday, June 3rd thru Saturday June 6th Amity Fire & Rescue will hold their 2nd Annual Fireman’s Carnival presented by “Tons of Fun”. Come join the festivities again this year with a host of rides, activities, games and prizes; as well as a Beer Garden for those 21 years and older! 

Great fun for the whole family!
Last year was such a success that the members of Amity Fire & Rescue couldn’t resist in hosting this event again! Join other families, friends and neighbors in the area for great laughs, great fun and unlimited memories!   And who wouldn’t want to watch a spectacular FIREWORKS Display!
Now get a “Round Tuit” and come join the fun… (Printable “Round Tuit” Attached as Picture)
 
Highlight of Events are as follows:
Wednesday June 3rd – FAMILY NIGHT – Enjoy Ride Specials ALL NIGHT!
Friday June 5th – FIREWORKS, LIVE BAND & BEER GARDEN – 7:00pm thru 11:00pm FEATURING BURNING HOUSE!  Fireworks to start at 9:45pm (Rain Date Saturday June 6th)
Friday June 5th & Saturday June 6th – DUNK TANK – Try your luck to DUNK a firefighter!
Saturday June 6th – 1:00pm thru 5:00pm – RIDE SPECIALS!

At 21:17, Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 490 and Oley Fire Company (Company 5) were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident on 662 and Oley Turnpike Road, Oley Township. Crews from 49 arrived on location and powered down the vehicle and went available.   Photos By: Bob Stone.

At 17:44, Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 49) and Montgomery Station 57 (West End) were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident ,Unknown Injuries, on 422 and Squirrel Hollow Road, Douglass Township. Crews arrived to find no injuries, but fluids down. Crew attended to the fluids down and went available. Photos By Bob Stone

Amity Fire Company and Oley Fire Company squared off in a softball game today.  The game was to increase exercise for both companies as well as team building.  Everyone who participated had a great time and many laughs. Both fire companies work closely together on many calls and this was a way to strengthen our working relationship. The game was very close but in the end Oley Fire Company was the winner with a score of 16-19.

This evening members of the Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 49), Exeter Township Fire Department (Company 25),  Earl Township Fire Department. (Company 19) and Montgomery County,West End Fire Company. (Company 57) participated in a rural water shuttle drill. Engine 49-1 drafted out of three portable tanks and pumped the water to Engine 49, while tankers from 25, 19 and 57 shuttled water from a near-by hydrant. The training was very informative and members learned a lot of valuable information on both the operational and safety aspects of rural water operations. Thank you to all companies participating in this Drill and we look forward to continually training with you all!   Photos by Bob Stone.

The Amity Fire Company received a donation from the Villa at Morlatton today to upgrade our current radio system.  System upgrades include signal repeaters on apparatus and several portable radios.  Our current radio system had many "dead zones" throughout our coverage area including several at the Villa at Morlatton. This generous donation of $8,992.00 will ensure efficient communications for firefighters.  With this new equipment we can better protect the residence at the Villa of Morlatton, our firefighters and the surrounding communities. We thank the Villa at Morlatton for this donation and its commitment to the safety of its residences as well as the community.      Photos by Bob Stone

Today members of the Amity Fire Company participated in the annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  This annual event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to assist the foundation in granting wishes to children with life-threatening conditions. It was our privilege to have Adam Settle on board with us today in the officer's seat manning the sirens and horn.  It was very moving to see the hundreds of trucks show up to participate in the World's Longest Truck Convoy.  Thousands of people lined the convoy route as we traveled through Lancaster County. 

The members of the Amity Fire Company held their annual fundraiser by selling flowers for Mother's Day.  Once again this was a great success raising nearly $1000 to help the fire company. Thank you to all those who came out and supported this fundraising event.

At 09:51 Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 49) was dispatched to assist Exeter Township Fire Department (Company 25) on a structure fire with entrapment. Rescue 49 went responding with in minutes of dispatch followed by Engine 49-1.  Rescue 49 arrived on location and the crew went into firefighting operation.  Engine 49-1 arrived on location and set-up water supply operations for the tanker task force.  The fire was brought under control in about an hour and crews remained on seen to assist with overhaul. Company 49 went available at 16:22 and returned to station. 

Our condolence's and prayers go out to the family in this tragic event.

At 19:45, Amity Fire and Rescue (Company 49), Monarch Fire Department, Tower 7 (Birdsboro)  and Rescue 1 (Mount Penn) for R.I.T, were dispatched for a possible structure fire at 32B Douglass House, Amity Gardens Apartments, Amity Township. Fire Police Captain 49 arrived on location with smoke showing and then Assistant 49 arrived on location and confirmed a working Structure fire with fire pushing out the window. Engine 49 and Chief 49 arrived on location as the first in engine and Chief 49 assumed Command as the crew of the engine stretched  out the first in line and knocked the bulk of the fire concentrated in the one of the two bedrooms. Engine 49-1 and Deputy 49 arrived on location and the crews of Engine 49-1 entered the structure and assisted the Engines crew with knocking down the rest of the fire and beginning overhaul. Crews From 6 and 7 opened the roof and assisted with ventilating  the structure. The fire was quickly knocked down and then crews went into salvage and overhaul of the apartment building. Crews later went Available around 22:30.    Photos By Robert Stone, JR

Thanks to all companies that assisted at the fire scene and that were on stand-by.