Engine 3 and Ladder 1, Reading Fire Department 3rd and Court Unofficial

Engine 3 and Ladder 1, Reading Fire Department 3rd and Court Unofficial Reading Fire Department’s unofficial page for Engine 3 and Ladder 1.

06/01/2026

🔥 Another course announcement for our 2026 Fire Conference. Been a while since you took a rope class? This will be perfect for you. Registration will be opening for our conference soon!

Rest easy Chief. Thank you for everything!
05/31/2026

Rest easy Chief. Thank you for everything!

05/30/2026

🔥Another class announcement for our 2026 Reading Fire Conference! Mark your calendars, this year will be bigger and better than the last. Keep an eye out of registration opening soon.

05/24/2026

🔥One of the classes at this year’s Reading Fire Conference will be our brothers from Philly Tin Helmet Training, LLC delivering an intensive 2 day RIT class!! A class you shouldn’t miss. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for upcoming registration information.

05/24/2026

We are looking for more sponsors of this year’s Conference! Message us if interested. Thank you for your support!

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05/12/2026

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04/28/2026

Ladder 1 arrived as first due truck this afternoon to the 300 block of N 14th Street for a 1-story commercial fire. This view is from Ladder 1’s tillerman.

The driver and officer worked to cut open a roll-up door for hose line access before making their way to the roof. Engine 3 operated as the second-due engine. C-Shift working.

Yesterday afternoon, Engine 3 responded to Box 902 as the RIT company on the initial alarm. A second alarm was struck to...
04/28/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Engine 3 responded to Box 902 as the RIT company on the initial alarm. A second alarm was struck to provide additional manpower due to fire extension through multiple void spaces. Ladder 1 responded on the second alarm; the Officer and driver proceeded to the roof to assist Ladder 3’s driver with completing vertical ventilation, while the tillerman split off to operate inside. Companies were on scene for around 2 hours before being released. C-shift working.

Engine 3 takes first due to another fire yesterday in the unit block of N Carroll St. Ladder 1 cleared up from training ...
04/18/2026

Engine 3 takes first due to another fire yesterday in the unit block of N Carroll St. Ladder 1 cleared up from training and arrived as second due truck. Crews were chasing fire in multiple void spaces throughout both homes and the fire eventually went 2 🔔🔔.

Photos by The Daily Mess In Berks County

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Reading, PA
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