Exeter Deploys 16 Firefighters and RIT to Second-Alarm Fire in Shillington Borough
Photo by Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department
Photo by Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department
Photo by Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department
Photo by Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department
Exeter TWP, PA - The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department committed substantial resources and personnel late Saturday night to assist neighboring emergency crews battling a multi-alarm structure fire in Shillington Borough.
On the night of September 19, 2026, emergency dispatchers alerted regional departments to a working structure fire in Shillington. Exeter Township Rescue-Engine 25 was initially dispatched as the designated Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), establishing a specialized, dedicated rescue company ready to intervene immediately should interior firefighters become trapped or disoriented.
As conditions escalated and incident commanders struck a second alarm, Exeter deployed Utility 25 to provide additional manpower and equipment support on the fireground. In total, 16 Exeter firefighters mobilized to aid suppression and support operations on scene.
While operating in Shillington, Exeter volunteers maintained dedicated standby crews back at their home station, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response coverage for Exeter Township throughout the incident.
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