Reading Fire Dept Emergency Medical Services

02/22/2026

🚨 LAST CALL TO ORDER! 🚨

It’s not too late to order your very own Reading EMS 25th Anniversary apparel! The online store closes this Friday, February 28th! Get yours today and support the brave men and women of Reading EMS!

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02/18/2026

We were honored to be invited by the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences to speak with high school students from Governor Mifflin High School about careers in medicine and emergency services. 🚒🚑

EMS Lieutenant Zak Adams was on hand to share his experiences, discuss career paths in fire-based EMS, and answer questions about what it takes to serve the community in these critical roles. He was also joined by representatives from other Berks County EMS agencies, giving students a well-rounded look at the many opportunities available in prehospital and medical careers.

Thank you for the invitation and for investing in the next generation of healthcare and public safety professionals!

02/14/2026

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Yes… we are open today,
Valentine’s Day too 🚑❤️

No chocolates, no roses,
Just gloves and PPE,
Because emergencies don’t care
What day it happens to be 😅

Happy Valentine’s Day from Reading EMS —
We’ll bring the lifesaving, you keep the candy 🍫🚨

02/14/2026

Fire officials say there are no injuries and no one was at home at the time of the fire.

02/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Stoudt on his well-earned retirement from the Reading Fire Department after a lifetime of dedicated service to the citizens of Reading.

Throughout his career, Chief Stoudt exemplified leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. His service has left a lasting impact on the department, the city, and the countless lives he helped protect along the way.

We thank Chief Stoudt for his years of sacrifice and dedication, and we wish him nothing but happiness, good health, and fulfillment in the next chapter of his life. Congratulations on an outstanding career and a well-deserved retirement!

02/11/2026

🚑 New Post! 🚑

We’re excited to introduce a new monthly feature designed to give our community a closer look at what we do—when you need us most.

Starting this month, we’ll be sharing our previous month’s call volume so you can see just how busy our crews are and how often they’re answering the call to serve the residents and visitors to the City of Reading. These numbers reflect the dedication, resilience, and teamwork of our EMS professionals.

💬 We invite you to ask questions, share thoughts, and join the conversation

🚨 And if these numbers inspire you, we’re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team

Transparency, engagement, and community connection matter to us—and this is just one more way we’re working to bring you along for the ride.

Stay tuned for more and thank you for supporting Reading EMS!

02/05/2026

only 10 days left! Ends on 2/15/26 at midnight! Order today

01/27/2026

B & D platoons were held for 48 hours to up staff for Winter Storm Fern. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

01/24/2026

Hello everyone! Winter Storm Fern is expected to make its way to the northeast early tomorrow morning. To help you get through it, here are a few things to keep in mind:

- Make sure you have plenty of food, water, and medications ready.
- Keep warm clothes and blankets handy.
- Charge all your phones and have some extra battery packs.
- Check that your heaters are working well and that you have carbon monoxide detectors if you need them.
- Also, please remember to check on your neighbors.

We’ll be here and ready to help with extra people and equipment. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll all be on the other side of this storm together!

01/23/2026

01/16/2026

Today we congratulate EMS Lt. Mike Grow on his retirement from the Reading Fire Dept. Mike, thank you for your dedication and hard work over the years. Enjoy your retirement!

01/15/2026

We are hiring!

We are seeking qualified and highly motivated paramedics who are eager to work in a fast-paced urban environment. If you possess the necessary skills and are passionate about this field, we encourage you to apply today!