Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

It’s also a good time to check or change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. In addition to regular battery changes, experts say the alarm devices should be replaced every 10 years to better ensure your safety.
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Exciting news from Amity Fire Company! We are partnering with Lucky Squirrel Printworks this October, and promoting breast cancer awareness with special shirts and sweatshirts designed to spread hope and support. Get yours before our store closes on October 16, 2024. Together, we can make a difference! 🚒 Check out the link below! https://luckysquirrelpw.chipply.com/amityfirebc/store.aspx?eid=340612 ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derrick Nester, a cherished lifetime member of our fire department. Derrick dedicated his life to serving our community with bravery, commitment, and selflessness. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, camaraderie, and unwavering dedication to protecting and serving others. His contributions to our department and community will never be forgotten. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0240 this morning Station 49 was dispatched to assist Boyertown Area Fire Rescue (Station 95) on a second alarm working fire. Engine 49 with a crew of 4 responded and assumed primary Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) once arriving on location. Crews operating on scene for approximately two and a half hours and were released shortly before 6am. The cause of the fire is under investigation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 16, 2024 Amity Fire Company had the please to make a special appearance at two of our members special day. The whole department would like to congratulate Captain Eddie Keefer and Exterior Firefighter Kayla (Lochner) Keefer on tying the knot! Here’s to many happy years together! ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 4:30pm on Sunday February 25, 2024, Engine 49 with a crew of five were dispatched to assist Station 19 (Earl Township) on a reported Structure Fire. Personal from Station 19 arrived on location and found a two-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing to the rear of the structure. Chief 19 arrived and struck second alarm to get resources on the road. E49-1 and Utility 49 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday evening February 6, 2024 the firefighters of Amity Fire Company Station 49 participated in the Railroad 101 Safety Training Course presented by a representative from Norfolk Southern Railroad at the Amity Fire Company fire station.

The classroom session starts with an introduction to Railroad Safety and builds on basic concepts of protection of the responder while operating in the railroad ... (Full Story & Photos)

Winter weather may be moving into Berks County this evening but Station 49 is prepared to respond when needed. CPT Tully provided a nice piece on WFMZ which outlined the companies plans in the event our services are needed this evening and into the morning hours. Please if you do not need to be on the roadway this evening into tomorrow morning please stay off the road.

Check out the Artical below:
https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/first-responders-prepare-for-expected-snowfall/article_d21c9ca0-b3c6-11ee-b853-770155ec76d4.html
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