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Welcome to the Official Website for Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company #1
A 100% volunteer fire company located in Womelsdorf, Berks County, PA. We operate an engine, ladder, tanker, and attack unit. Our primary coverage areas include Womelsdorf Borough and Heidelberg Township since 1833.

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SHED FIRE IN THE BORO
May 09
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)
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STORMS HAMMER WOMELSDORF
April 24
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)
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ENGINE 47 POSING AS A SCHOOL BUS?
April 18
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)
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#THROWBACKTHURSDAY
March 30
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)
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WVFC HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
March 27
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)
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Millcreek Twp. Gas Leak
March 27
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)
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CALLS CONTINUE IN THE DORF
March 18
The calls started early on St. Patrick's Day for the WVFC. At 0445 hours the WVFC was dispatched to assist Western Berks EMS with forcible entry into an apartment for a medical emergency.
Two hours later firefighters from Womelsdorf and surrounding communities were dispatched to 103 Park Place Circle for a house fire.
Deputy 47 was advised by Berks DES the occupant was reporting smoke and a burning ... (Full Story & Photos)
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