Bernville Fire Company

About Bernville Fire Company

Since 1928, Bernville Fire Company has been the cornerstone of emergency response and community service for Bernville, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. Located at 6701 Bernville Road, our volunteer fire company has proudly served as first responders, protectors, and neighbors to the residents and businesses throughout Berks County for nearly a century.

Our Mission and Commitment

At Bernville Fire Company, our mission is straightforward yet profound: to protect lives, property, and the environment through professional emergency response services while fostering community spirit and safety awareness. Every day, our dedicated volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and support staff stand ready to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When you call us at 610-488-6592, you can trust that experienced, well-trained professionals will be there when you need us most.

We understand that emergencies don't wait for convenient times. Whether it's a structure fire in the middle of the night, a vehicle accident during rush hour, or a medical emergency on a holiday weekend, Bernville Fire Company volunteers leave their families, jobs, and personal commitments to serve our community. This selfless dedication has been the foundation of our organization for generations.

Comprehensive Emergency Services

Bernville Fire Company provides a full spectrum of emergency services to protect our community. Our fire suppression capabilities include structural firefighting for residential and commercial properties, wildland firefighting to protect our rural areas and natural spaces, and specialized rescue operations. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment and undergo continuous training to ensure we can handle any fire-related emergency effectively and safely.

Our emergency medical services team provides critical pre-hospital care, working closely with local hospitals and medical facilities to ensure patients receive the best possible care from the moment we arrive on scene until they reach definitive medical treatment. Our EMTs and paramedics are trained to handle everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, and we maintain advanced life support capabilities to serve our community's medical needs.

Vehicle rescue and extrication services are another crucial component of our emergency response capabilities. Our team is trained and equipped to handle complex vehicle accidents, including those involving heavy machinery, commercial vehicles, and situations requiring specialized extraction techniques. We work seamlessly with law enforcement and other emergency services to ensure rapid, safe, and effective rescue operations.

Community Involvement and Fire Prevention

Beyond emergency response, Bernville Fire Company is deeply committed to fire prevention and community education. We believe that preventing emergencies is just as important as responding to them. Our fire prevention programs include school visits where we teach children about fire safety, home escape planning, and the importance of smoke detectors. We conduct fire safety inspections for local businesses and provide guidance on fire prevention measures and emergency planning.

Our community involvement extends far beyond emergency services. Throughout the year, Bernville Fire Company hosts and participates in numerous community events that bring neighbors together while supporting our operations. Our annual fundraising events, including our famous chicken barbecue dinners, carnivals, and holiday celebrations, not only raise essential funds for equipment and training but also strengthen the bonds that make our community special.

We take pride in our open-door policy, welcoming community members to visit our station, learn about our equipment, and meet the volunteers who serve them. These interactions help build trust, understanding, and mutual respect between our fire company and the community we serve.

Volunteer Spirit and Training Excellence

The heart of Bernville Fire Company lies in our volunteer members who come from all walks of life but share a common commitment to serving others. Our volunteers include teachers, mechanics, business owners, retirees, students, and professionals from every industry imaginable. What unites us is our dedication to protecting our community and our willingness to sacrifice personal time to help others in their moment of greatest need.

We maintain the highest standards of training and professionalism. Our volunteers participate in regular training sessions covering firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and leadership development. We work closely with state and regional training organizations to ensure our members have access to the most current and comprehensive training available.

New members undergo extensive training and mentoring programs to prepare them for the responsibilities of emergency response. We believe that proper training not only makes our volunteers more effective but also helps ensure their safety and the safety of those we serve. This commitment to excellence has earned Bernville Fire Company recognition as one of the premier volunteer fire companies in Berks County.

Equipment and Facilities

Bernville Fire Company maintains modern, well-equipped facilities designed to support our comprehensive emergency response capabilities. Our fire station houses multiple fire engines, rescue vehicles, ambulances, and specialized equipment needed for various emergency scenarios. We continuously invest in updating and maintaining our equipment to ensure we can provide the most effective emergency services possible.

Our apparatus fleet includes pumper trucks equipped with the latest firefighting technology, aerial ladder trucks for high-rise and elevated rescue situations, rescue vehicles loaded with extraction and emergency medical equipment, and ambulances staffed with advanced life support capabilities. We also maintain specialized equipment for hazardous materials response, water rescue, and other unique emergency situations that may arise in our service area.

Looking to the Future

As we look toward the future, Bernville Fire Company remains committed to adapting and evolving to meet the changing needs of our community. We continuously evaluate new technologies, training methods, and service delivery models to ensure we remain at the forefront of emergency services. Our strategic planning process involves community input and focuses on maintaining our high level of service while preparing for future challenges.

We recognize that the needs of our community continue to grow and change, and we are committed to growing and changing with them. Whether that means expanding our emergency medical services, enhancing our technical rescue capabilities, or developing new community education programs, Bernville Fire Company will continue to be there for our neighbors when they need us most.

For nearly a century, Bernville Fire Company has been more than just an emergency service provider – we have been an integral part of the fabric that makes our community strong. We invite you to learn more about our organization, consider joining our volunteer team, or simply stop by to meet the dedicated individuals who are proud to serve as your local firefighters and emergency responders. When you need us, we'll be there. When you don't, we'll still be here, training, preparing, and serving our community in countless ways.