Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department

06/03/2026

Today Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department members participated in two events for the Exeter Township School District.

This afternoon, crews travelled to Lorane Hollow Park to help with the fourth grade finale. Crews showed the kids the apparatus, but the highlight was cooling the kids off from the warm weather! Thanks to the APT for the hot dogs!! 🌭

In the evening, crews took part in the Exeter Senior parade! Tower 25 set up to have the Exeter Eagle flying high above the parade route. Other ETVFD apparatus escorted the seniors around Reiffton to celebrate this great accomplishment.

Exeter Seniors and ETVFD Firefighters Jesus Delvalle and Codey Eshenaur participated in the parade. 🚒

Thanks to the Exeter School District for including us in these events!



If you would like to join our team, please click the link below.

https://www.exetertwpfire25.com/apps/public/database/formAdd.cfm?Form_ID=1

06/02/2026

The ETVFD will be assisting the Exeter Township Police Department and the Exeter Township School District with this service.

Please follow the respective social media sites for updates for additional information and road / parking closures.

The Exeter Township School District will host the end-of-watch service of Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Lutz Funeral Home is handling arrangements with the Fraternal Order of Police and Exeter Township Police Department coordinating the service. Gates to Don Thomas Stadium at Exeter Township Senior High will open at 11AM with the service set to begin at noon.

The Exeter Township Senior High School’s lot will be closed to the public. Public parking and a shuttle will be available at Reiffton School, 4355 Dunham Drive. Guests should plan to arrive early as parking may be limited.

The service is expected to last approximately one hour and will conclude with a 21-gun salute and helicopter flyover in honor of Officer Yeager's service and sacrifice.
Officer Yeager’s obituary can be found on the funeral home's website at https://www.lutzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kristen-yeager.

The Exeter Township School District is honored to provide a place for family, friends, colleagues and community members to come together to remember and celebrate the life of Officer Kristen Yeager. A 2002 graduate of Exeter Township Senior High School, Officer Yeager dedicated her life to serving others, and her loss is deeply felt throughout our community. The District extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, fellow officers and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

06/02/2026

The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department had the honor of lining the streets of Exeter to honor former Reiffton Fire Company member and current Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager.

Tower 25 and Tower 45 set up a great ladder arch at 34th Street and Perkiomen Avenue while other ETVFD apparatus staged at different intersections along the procession route.

Thank you to everyone in the community for coming out in force to salute the life of Officer Yeager.

Some photos by Julio Echeverria

06/01/2026

This weekend, Exeter Fire crews responded to 17 calls for service including two working incidents in Cumru Township and Robeson Township.

06/01/2026

Monday Night procession details.

05/31/2026

Condolences to the Rehr family and the RFD. Chief Rehr was a great friend to the ETVFD.

It is with profound sadness that the Reading Area Fire Museum announces the passing of our beloved President and valued Board Member, William H. Rehr III was a passionate leader, dedicated advocate, and tireless champion for preserving and sharing the rich history of firefighting in our community. His vision, commitment, and countless contributions helped make the museum a treasured resource for generations. We extend our deepest condolences to Bill’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The fire service and museum community have lost a truly remarkable individual. Funeral and memorial service details will be shared as they become available.

William H. Rehr III, Rest in peace, Bill You will be greatly missed.

05/30/2026

The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department is devastated to hear about the passing of former Reiffton Fire Company member Kristen Houck.

Kristen was a firefighter with the Reiffton Fire Company for many years and served with her father and brother.

We offer our condolences to her brother, family, and Central Berks PD as they mourn this unthinkable loss.

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026