100% Volunteer

146 E. Maple Grove Rd.
Denver, PA 17517
Phone # (717) 445-6293
Fax # (717) 445-8271
bvfc33@bowmansvillefire.com

Total Calls
2006     123
2005     124
2004     152

Forestry Crew Responds to Island Fire

06/26/08 Around 17:00 hrs the forestry crew from Station 3-3 and Station 3-4 were dispatched to a island fire on the Susquehanna River on Upper Bear Island.  Four members from Station 3-3 responded along with six members from Station 3-4. After helping with extensive overhaul, the crews were released around midnight.

Standby at Station 72

07/06/08 Engine 3-3-2 along with Deputy 3-3 went to standby at Berks Station 72 (Brecknock) while they stood by at Governor Mifflin days for the fireworks. Engine 3-3-2 crew ran all of Brecknock Township, Berks County and part of Spring Township. After standing by until approximately 23:00 with zero calls all units returned and went available.

Structure Fire

04/17/08 Station 3-3 was dispatched to assist Berk’s Station 72 (Brecknock) for a reported structure in the area of Penn Sylvan Dr.  Units from Berks Station 72 reported fully involved shed with exposures.  With quick knockdown the assignment was held to Station 72, Engine 3-3-1, and Engine 3-3-2. After some overhaul all 3-3 units went available.

Barn Fire

04/17/08 While still in station from the previous call, station 3-3 was dispatced for a barn fire in the area of 487 Edwards Rd. to assist Station 3-4 (Churchtown).  Engine 3-3-1 and Engine 3-3-2 responded to a fully involved shed.  The crew from Engine 3-3-1 went in to help with knockdown and overhaul while the crew from Engine 3-3-2 stood by for other calls. After approximately 1 hour all Station 3-3 units went available.

Vehicle Accident With Entrapment

07/18/08 At approximately 17:00 hrs, Engine 3-3-1, Engine 3-3-2, Squad 3-3, Rescue 1-3, and Ambulance 3-19 were dispatched to 288.6 eastbound on the PA Turnpike. Deputy 3-3 responded and was informed from Turnpike of no entrapment and rescue was recalled. Engine 3-3-1 responded and Deputy 3-3 was told there was still confinement. Rescue 1-3 was redispatched. Engine 3-3-1 arrived and the crew stabilized the vehicle and started removing the roof with the Homotro Combo tool. Rescue 1-3 arrived and helped remove the rest of the roof and remove the patient.  After approximately 1 hr all units went available.

Standby at Station 70

07/27/08 On Sunday, after severe storms went through Berks County, Station 3-3 was dispatched to standby at Berks Station 70 (Grill).  Chief 3-3 and Engine 3-3-1 responded with a crew of six to Berks County.  Enroute Capt. Lehman, who was officer on Engine 3-3-1, was notified from Berks County that they had a pole and wires call on 200 Block of High Blvd, Engine 1 rerouted. Looking for the call Engine 3-3-1 crew came across a large tree blocking the road.  Chief 3-3-3 went and checked on the wires call which amounted to nothing while Engine 3-3-1 crew took on the task of removing the tree from the roadway.  After approximately 2 hrs all units went available and returned to station

Mobile Home

07/31/08 At 18:33 hrs Station 3-3 was dispatched for a mobile home at 158 West Maple Grove Rd. right next to the station. Deputy 3-3 and Engine 3-3 responded and went on location with nothing showing. Engine 3-3-1 crew went interior to look for the cause of a light haze inside. With extensive interior investigation with a thermal imaging camera, it was found to be an electrical problem in the outside air conditioner. All mutual aid companies were released,  After approximately 30 min, all 3-3 units went available and returned.

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