This morning the WVFC assisted the Bernville Fire Company with a fully involved garage fire at 330 Batdorf Rd in Jefferson Twp. Ladder, Attack, and Tanker 47 made the response.

While Tanker 47 assisted with water supply, our volunteers from Ladder and Attack 47 assisted with extinguishment and overhaul for several hours. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight just before 10pm while members were still at the firehouse after our monthly meeting, a house fire was dispatched at 50 Martin Rd in Jackson Twp, Lebanon Co., assisting the Keystone Fire Co of Myerstown.

Ladder 47 was out the door immediately followed later by Engine and Tanker 47. Upon arrival, the crew from L47 began performing truck company operations and ventilated the roof. Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon just after 2pm, the WVFC and Richland Fire Co were dispatched for a house fire in the 100 Block of Main Street in the village of Stouchsburg in Marion Twp., assisting the Marion Fire Co.  Chief 52 arrived on scene and requested a second alarm bringing additional fire companies after bystanders reported an occupant still trapped inside.  

Ladder, Engine, and Tanker 47 made the response ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the WVFC was notified we were awarded
two grants totaling $103,345.00 through the Local Share Account Statewide (LSA) Grant Program. This program is funded through online gaming revenues.

These funds will be used with upgrading our vehicle exhaust extraction system, the purchase of battery operated positive pressure fans, and purchasing vehicle rescue equipment to replace outdated equipment.

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After responding to 3 fires in 3 days, the calls continued on Monday.

Sunday night a crew from Engine 47 stood by as the second-due RIT team at a fully involved barn fire in South Heidelberg Twp., assisting the Western Berks FD.

On Monday At 6:00am the WVFC and Rescue 18 were dispatched to assist the Robesonia Fire Co. with a crash with entrapment involving a vehicle on its side in the 100 BLK ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the years, our members have helped recover or rescue a variety of animals — including dogs, cats, ducks, iguanas, macaws, and, most recently, a deer. But today brought something new for the WVFC when Ladder 47 was requested by the Newmanstown Fire Company and Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to help recover a bear from a tree on Round Barn Road in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County.

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In the past 24 hours, the WVFC ran 9 calls for service including a major technical rescue.

11/5/25
5:37am: 9340 Old Route 22 - Bethel Twp.: Ladder 47 was cancelled en-route after being dispatched for a bin of shavings on fire from a previous building fire. Assisting the Bethel Fire Co.
9:15pm: 328 E. Penn Ave - Wernersville Borough: Ladder 47 was cancelled en-route for an odor of smoke at the Speedway ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday while the WVFC and Newmanstown Engine 34 were on the scene handling a fire alarm in Womelsdorf Borough, at 3:27pm Berks County DES dispatched an accident with entrapment involving an overturned dump truck on N. Church St. between Manbeck Rd. and Stricker Rd. in Heidelberg Twp. Also dispatched was the Robesonia FC, Western Berks FD, and Western Berks EMS.

Engine and Attack 47 cleared the ... (Full Story & Photos)