William H. Rehr III

In Memory of President William H Rehr III. Bill has served as President of the Reading Fire Museum since 2003.

 Bill was a dedicated servant to his community and served as a firefighter for the City of Reading for over 50 years, earning many accolades during his service. He worked diligently to bring the 911 emergency phone system to Berks County, and in February of 1988 he served as the first 911 coordinator. He was promoted to Fire Chief in 1996, a role he held until his retirement in 2011. Firefighting remained his passion, and he served as a committed board member and President of the Reading Area Fire Museum.