Welcome to Amity Fire Rescue

Amity Fire & Rescue Proudly Protects The Townships Of Amity, And The Southern Half Of Douglass, Located In Historic And Beautiful Berks County, Pennsylvania. Both Townships Are Mostly Rural With Several Medium Density Developments, A Combined Area Of Approximately 25 Square Miles And Population Of About 14,000. Two Major Highways Run Through Our Area, PA State Rt. 422, A Four Lane High Volume Artery And PA State Rt. 662. Calls Presently Average 400+ Per Year.

 
RIT Response to Exeter
Sunday, August 29, 2010 
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Shortly after 11 PM, Rescue 49 was dispatched to assist the Exeter Township Fire Department on a structure fire on Orchard View Drive.  Rescue 49 established the RIT / Safety Sector on arrival.  Rescue 49 was released by 1 AM.


 
   
   
Motor Vehicle Accident on Pine Forge Road, Douglass Township
Thursday, August 19, 2010 
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Tonight Amity Fire and Rescue and Montco Station 57 (West End) were dispatched to Pine Forge Road, Douglass Township for a Motor Vehicle Accident, vehicle into a building. Crews arrived on location to find a one vehicle accident, vehicle partially into a building, with negative injuries. Crews later went available.


 
   
   
The 3rd Annual Fireman's Carnival is going off with a Bang!!
Saturday, July 31, 2010 
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Today's is the last day to come out to the Carnival and Support you local fire department!! Come out and sink you local fireman in the dunk tank, ride some rides,eat some food and have a great time!! Thanks to all people assisting with the carnival and all people that came out in support of the fire department.   Photos by Chief 49!!


 
   
   
Uncontrolled Burn at the Pine Forge Academy
Friday, July 30, 2010 
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This Evening Amity Fire and Rescue and Montco 57 were dispatched to the Pine Forge Academy for an uncontrolled burn. Crews arrived and extinguished the fire and passed the investigation over to FM-27. Crews later went available. Photos by FM-27


 
   
   
Motor Vehicle Accident On 562 with Injuries
Friday, July 23, 2010 
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Today Amity Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident on 562. Crews arrived on location to find a Two vehicle accident with injuries. Crews assisted with fluids down, powering down the vehicles, and patient care. Crews later went available. Photos By Chief 49


 
   
   
Boot Drive at Wawa
Sunday, July 18, 2010 
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Today Members of the 49 house had a Boot Drive at the Wawa. Members sold company attire and collected donations for the fire company. Thanks to all people that showed their support and donated and a Special Thanks to Wawa for allowing us to use their facilities.


 
   
   
Possible Structure Fire on Mulberry Place, Amity Township
Friday, July 16, 2010 
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This Evening while crews were out on a transformer fire, they were alerted for a possible structure fire on Mulberry Place, Amity Township. Crews arrived on location with nothing showing. Crews entered the structure and found nothing and turned the home back over to the home owner.


 
   
   
Car Fire Training
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 
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This Evening Crews had a refresher on vehicle fires. Newer members as well as senior members all learned some new techniques and was an overall very productive training. Photos by Farva's Mom.


 
   
   
Burn Ban for Amity Township is Lifted!
   
Friday, July 9, 2010 
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Effective on July 13, 2010,

The Burn Banned has been Lifted!

From,

Amity Township Fire Marshal's Office


 
Motor Vehicle Accident on 662 and 562
Thursday, July 8, 2010 
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Today Amity Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 562 and 662 at Yellow House for a Motor Vehicle Accident with fluids down. Crews arrived on location to find a two vehicle accident with one patient eval and severe fluids down. Crews powered down the vehicles, applied oil dry and assisted with traffic control. Photos By Chief Richter and LT 49-2 Heist.


 
   
   
Pottstown July 4th Parade
Saturday, July 3, 2010 
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Today Amity Fire and Rescue participated in the Pottstown July 4th Parade. All members that participated had a great time traveling in the parade and look forward to next year!!


 
   
   
"The County Line Band" and Amity Fire and Rescue at the Villa at Morlatton on Sunday, June 13
Sunday, June 13, 2010 
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On Sunday, June 13 the 49 House will be participating in Summer Concert Series at the Villa at Morlatton. On Sunday, June 13 "The County Line Band" will be preforming at the Villa starting at 6pm. Crews from the 49 House will be assisting will cooking the hamburgers and hot-dogs for the event. Come out and support the Villa at Morlatton and the Amity Fire Department. We all look forward to seeing you all there!!!


 
   
   
Congrats to Drew Yanos for Graduating High School
Monday, June 7, 2010 
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The 49 House would like to congratulate member Drew Yanos on graduating High School. Drew has been a member for the past 4 years and is currently a Probationary Firefighter. He also currently is in his final stage of fire school to become a Interior Firefighter. Congrats Drew and keep up the great work!!

Love the 49 House!


 
   
   
Burn Building Day!
Sunday, June 6, 2010 
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Today, after the accident, members of the 49 House gathered up and went to the Burn Building. Crews participated in several burns located in either the basement, second, or third floors. Members tested all of their skills today and brushed up on some as well to better prepare us for the real thing. A special thanks to all members that participated in the burn as well as to the staff of the facility.


 
   
   
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries on 422 West Bound in the Area of Baby Dolls
Sunday, June 6, 2010 
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This Morning Amity Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the Area of Baby Dolls on 422 West Bound, Amity Township, for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on location and assisted with patient care and packaging. Crews also attended to a significant amount of fluids and gas on the road from the fuel tank of the red car being punctured. Crews later went available.


 
   
   
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