⚕️ RFD Implements New Advanced Lifesaving Equipment to Improve Patient Outcomes in Medical Emergencies
First department in New England to deploy Zoll’s Zenix technology The Reading Fire Department announced today that it is rolling out new clinically advanced resuscitation equipment from Chelmsford-based ZOLL®. The…
🚨 RPD and Law Enforcement Partners Investigating Bomb Threat at Supermarket; Determine Threat Not Credible
READING — The Reading Police Department and law enforcement partners are investigating a bomb threat that was called into a Reading supermarket, and eventually determined to be not credible. On…
🌎 RPD to Wear & Offer Unique Patch to Raise Awareness of World Down Syndrome Day
READING — Deputy Chief Christine Amendola and Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson are pleased to share that the Reading Police Department will once again wear special uniform patches throughout the…
🧯 Aerial Drone Video from the James Road Fire Aftermath
Aerial video shows the scene on James Road following a three-alarm fire on Wednesday night that left one firefighter and one resident injured in freezing temperatures. A once-familiar neighborhood house…
🔥 Reading Police and Fire Departments Respond to Three-Alarm Fire on James Road; Firefighter and Resident Injured
The Reading Police and Fire Departments, with support from mutual aid partners, responded to a three-alarm fire that left a firefighter and a resident injured in freezing temperatures on Wednesday…
💺 Reading Police Department Announces Car Seat Installation Events
Deputy Chief Christine Amendola is pleased to share that the Reading Police Department will be hosting multiple car seat installation events for residents. Car seat installations will be held from 11…
📨 RPD Reminds Residents of Blue Envelope and SafeWatch Programs
Deputy Chief Christine Amendola and the Reading Police Department would like to remind residents of the following programs geared toward assisting community members. The Blue Envelope Project was created in…
🚓 Reading Police Department to Host Annual Citizens Police Academy
READING — Chief David Clark has announced that the Reading Police Department is hosting its Winter 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) starting in January. The CPA begins Wednesday, Jan. 28, and…
🚒 Reading Fire Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Aligning Resources to Meet Community Safety Goals The Reading Fire Department is requesting a 4.01% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need to sustain minimum staffing levels,…
🚓 Reading Police Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Department cites need for proactive policing and expanded safety programs The Reading Police Department is asking for a modest 2.59% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need…
