On Thursday, June 1 at 1642 hours the WVFC was dispatched on the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) assignment for a working house fire at 11 Maywood Ave., South Heidelberg Twp., assisting the Western Berks FD.

Engine 47 responded and upon arrival the crew set up for RIT until the incident was placed under control and the RIT crew was released from the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday May 9 at 1658 hours Chief 47 saw a large column of smoke in the boro and upon investigating found a working shed fire with extension to a neighboring garage to the rear of 338 W. High St. and called it out just as Berks County DES started getting multiple calls. The structure fire assignment was dispatched which brought the WVFC along with fire companies from Newmanstown, Marion, Robesonia, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, April 22 strong storms moved through western Berks County and the Womelsdorf area was hardest hit.

The storms caused wind damage, including downed trees and utility poles, causing several road closures, as well as the loss of power for our area.

High winds downed several trees and fences and damaged numerous roofs of homes and buildings. A set of metal bleachers flipped over on the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last month the Conrad Weiser West School PTO held a bingo fundraiser and one of the raffle prizes was to have a fire truck take a student and guest to school. Today winner McKensi claimed her prize and chose her brother Alex as her guest. Engine 47, driven by Deputy Chief Ryan Zerbe, arrived at the Conrad Weiser West Elementary School in style with a flurry of lights and sirens. The WVFC was glad ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year Womelsdorf and surrounding communities are celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Tulpehocken Settlement. Here are two pictures taken involving the WVFC when the 200th Anniversary was celebrated in 1923. The first is our 1812 Pat Lyons Hand pumper which is now on loan to the Reading Area Firefighters Museum. The second picture is of our 1921 Ahrens Fox pumper, followed by our 1916 Martin/Halloway ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 25 members and their significant others gathered for our annual banquet at the Williamson Masonic Lodge in Womelsdorf The banquet was catered by The Messy Pig from Womelsdorf.

The Member of the Year award is voted amongst all the members and this year's award went to Fire Chief Robert Martin. The top 10 responders were also recognized. A video, created by our Dept. photographer ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday March 25 at 2115 hours Engine and Ladder 47 assisted the Newmanstown Fire Co. with a gas leak at the intersection of Main St. and Sheridan Ave. The company stood-by for several hours while our fire police assisted with closing the roadways until UGI was able to secure the leak. The WVFC cleared early the following morning after 1am.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night the WVFC provided Ladder 47 to a group of local firefighters, including one of our own, to assist with ground ladder and aerial ladder training for their Essentials of Firefighting class.
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