40th Anniversary Presentation of Central YMCA Fire

10 S 2nd St Reading

Saturday, January 25 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Join the Reading Fire Department and the Reading Area Firefighters Museum for a compelling presentation marking the 40th anniversary of the tragic Reading Central YMCA Fire. This event will feature firsthand accounts from those who were on the scene the night of the fire, where Firefighter Donald Jacobs and three civilians lost their lives. Attendees will learn about the events leading up to the incident and how it transformed the fire service in Reading. Tickets are free and available at ReadingAreaFirefightersMuseum.com. If you are unable to attend in person, join the virtual audience online at FireAlertsPA.com