Early this morning at 0416am, the WVFC was dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a silo fire at 27 Mill Rd. in Tulpehocken Twp., assisting the Mt. Aetna Fire Co.

Upon Ladder 47’s arrival, they were reassigned and set up for aerial operations due to access to the silos. Personnel utilized a 1” water line and silo nozzle to extinguish a fire at a chute near the top of the silo. ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the return of our 1997 Pierce ladder from refurbishment, it was time for our reserve ladder to move to its 4th home. The truck started it's life with the Levittown Fire Co. on Long Island, NY as Ladder 6, then to Old Forge, PA near Scranton as Ladder 93, then Womelsdorf as Ladder 47.

The reserve ladder served Womelsdorf, Heidelberg Twp. and surrounding communities and exceeded expectations, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, March 27, at 130pm, the WVFC was dispatched on the 2nd alarm for a house fire at 389 Mountain Blvd in Wernersville Borough, assisting the Western Berks FD.

Ladder and Tanker 47 made the response, with this being the first call for Ladder 47 since being placed back in service after its refurbishment.

Upon arrival, Chief 47 was assigned as the Manpower Officer while WVFC volunteers assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

After months of delays which seemed like forever and unexpected issues out of our hands, the WVFC took delivery of our 1997 Pierce ladder from Glick Fire Equipment Company last Friday. The truck was out of service from 2/25/25 through 3/24/26 for its refurbishment.

This past Tuesday our members transferred all the equipment from our reserve ladder back to the truck and it was placed in service late ... (Full Story & Photos)

The WVFC continued the tradition of providing a Ride A Fire Truck to School as a prize for the Conrad Weiser West School PTO bingo fundraiser held earlier in the school year. Today winner Elena, who’s birthday just happen to be today, claimed her prize and chose her friend Leon as her guest. Engine 47, driven by Deputy Chief Ryan Zerbe, arrived at the Conrad Weiser West Elementary School in style ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 22 members, significant others, and guests gathered for our 26th annual recognition banquet.

This event allows the WVFC the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our volunteers for their hard work and accomplishments from the previous year.

This year it was again held at the Country Fare Restaurant in Myerstown. Everyone was treated to an excellent buffet-style meal, followed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the WVFC was notified we were awarded
two grants totaling $84,736.00 through the Local Share Account (LSA) Category 4 Grant Program. This program is funded through online gaming revenues.

These funds will be used with purchasing new battery operated tools and water supply equipment such as hose, nozzles, adaptors and other equipment.

We would like to thank Senator Chris Gebhard and State ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)