Kutztown Community Fire Company

08/25/2026

So we had a fire this morning and lost our equipment storage building and contents. Yes it is a loss and the news loves fire pictures but the real story that should be told is the 100 volunteer emergency personnel that gave their time at 2:30 in the morning. My calculation is about $20,000,000 worth of equipment showed up to help us and this equipment was purchased through some grants but mostly by fundraisers and fund drives that were put on by these same volunteers. Support your local Fire and EMS companies!! They are the best of us!

08/25/2026

Working Barn in 31 Local

One working fire, an MVA, and another Box alarm for the day.

Just after 2:30am this morning LCDES sent out the 1st alarm barn assignment on Race Street in Jackson Township brining the Engine and Pumper/Tanker. Deputy 31 arrived to a well involved barn. Engine 32 arrived and conducted a reverse lay 800' to a hydrant on park street, supplying the fire scene for 3 hours, while crew assisted on scene with suppression and overhaul. The PT assisted with the water shuttle for two hours before being released.

After the engine picked up it was placed available on the scene while company 31s crews continued overhaul operations. During this period LCDES notified command 31 of a motor vehicle accident in their jurisdiction. Engine 32 along with Rescue 31 made the response to Lincoln Avenue, finding a single vehicle MVA involving a telephone pole. Engine 32 assisted on the scene for just under an hour before being released.

Later this evening LCDES sent out the dwelling box in the 32-02. Crews arrived to find a stovetop fire that was extinguished by the homeowners fire extinguisher prior to FD arrival. Crews checked for extension and rendered the stove safe before returning.

https://www.kutztownfire32.com/news/30/Working-Barn-in-31-Local

08/23/2026

Car Cruise and Dance

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for our Car Show and Dance this weekend!

Fortunately even with the threat of rain we had a great turn out, and the weather ended up staying in our favor. Big thanks to our sponsors who help make this event what it is, along with Squealing Cheeks BBQ and Twisted Creamery for providing food and refreshments and The Wing Nutz for the evening's entertainment!

Car Show Winners:

Peoples Choice:
1st Place:
Butch Arnold - 1928 Model A Open

Peoples Choice:
2nd Place:
Randy Weinhold - 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS

Peoples Choice:
3rd Place:
Mike Dove - 1989 Chevy Chevelle

Fire Company's Choice:
Joel Miller - 1970 GTO Judge



https://www.kutztownfire32.com/news/29/Car-Cruise-and-Dance

08/07/2026

Save the date fall Pot Pie Dates:

September - 26th
October - 24th
November - 21st

Chicken Pot Pie
$9.00 per quart

Also available:
Bacon Dressing $3
Large bread (white or wheat) $4
Small white bread $2
Payment is with cash or personal check

Doors open at 10:30a
Sales begin at 11am

Pre-Orders can be made for 10 quarts or MORE only!
Message our page or leave a voicemail at 717-866-5200, please leave first and last name with your pre-order.

We do NOT call back to confirm!

Pre-orders are taken up to 5 PM Friday, the day before pot pie.
Pre-orders must be picked up between 11a and 1pm
There will be a separate line for pre-orders.

Thank you!

07/26/2026

Fireman's Games

Kutztown Community Fire Company Takes First Place at Lebanon Area Fair Fireman's Games

The members participated in the Lebanon Area Fair Fireman's Games today, with Engine 32 and a crew of four members representing our department.

Throughout the afternoon, our firefighters competed in several challenging events that tested their teamwork, speed, and skill, including Cone Chucking, Fastest Dress, the Obstacle Course, and the Battle of the Barrel. These competitions highlight many of the abilities firefighters rely on during emergency responses while promoting friendly competition and camaraderie among neighboring departments.

After a great performance across all events, the Kutztown Community Fire Company earned 1st Place Overall, bringing home the championship trophy along with a $750 cash prize for the firehouse.

We are incredibly proud of our members for their dedication, teamwork, and professionalism both on and off the fireground.

Congratulations to our crew on an excellent showing, and thank you to the Lebanon Area Fair for hosting another great Fireman's Games.

Units: E32

https://www.kutztownfire32.com/news/28/Firemans-Games

07/26/2026

1st Due Garage Fire

Just after 1pm today as crews were in house working on some ongoing projects LCDES sent out the 1st alarm assignment for a reported structure fire bringing companies 32, 31, 33, 48, Berks 47 and 28.

With crews in station E32 made the response with 5 shortly after dispatch with the PT following, E32 arrived to find a working fire in a 20x40 detached garage with the residence as an exposure on the A/D corner. E32 placed lines in service with the PT supplying them, Deputy 32 arrived and established the Kutztown Road command while AT32 made their way to the C side of the structure.

Additional units from company 31 arrived and were put to work assisting with the suppression and overhaul efforts as well as checking the exposure residence for any extension.

As additional units arrived manpower was sent to stagging before the box was scaled back.

Thanks again to our mutual aid partners for their assistance!

Units: E32, PT32, AT32

Mutual Aid: W31, TW31, BE28, BT28, TW48, R48. SQ40, T40, BTK47, SO33, PT30

Keystone Hook & Ladder Company No. 1
Neptune Fire Company
South Lebanon Fire Department
Mt. Zion Community Fire Company
Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company
Mt. Aetna Rescue Fire Co #1
Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 of Myerstown

https://www.kutztownfire32.com/news/27/1st-Due-Garage-Fire

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

07/18/2026

Well off Structure in the First Due

Just after 2 in the morning LCDES sent out the 32 box for a reported barn fire.

Deputy 32 went responding with the additional of caller reporting fire through the roof of a barn. Deputy 32 arrived to find a 30x100 equipment shed well off and established the Stracksdam Rd. Command.

Engine 32 arrived laying in from a hydrant at the dispatched intersection and in to the D Side of the structure while W31 picked up the hydrant. Crews initially had hydrant issues prompting water supply to switch to a nurse tanker operation with PT32 and BT28 along with BE28 establishing a fill site. Although this was brief as the issue was quickly resolved and crews never ran out of water. E31, BTK47 and SO33 crews all reported to E32 and assisted with suppression and overhaul. Crews placed three 1 3/4 lines and a 2 1/2 line in service to quickly extinguish all visible fire with TW48 putting their master stream in service to finish the job.

Fire crews remained on scene for just over two hours mopping up.

Units: E32, PT32

Mutual Aid: W31, E31, BE28, TW48, BTK47, PT30, T30, BT28, SO33

https://www.kutztownfire32.com/news/26/Well-off-Structure-in-the-First-Due

Keystone Hook & Ladder Company No. 1
Neptune Fire Company
Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 of Myerstown
South Lebanon Fire Department
Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company
Mt. Aetna Rescue Fire Co #1