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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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OVERNIGHT CRASH IN HEIDELBERG TWP

November 16

Early this morning just after the big fight at 1:13am, the WVFC, along with Engine 26 (Robesonia), Rescue 34 (Newmanstown), Rescue 31 (Keystone of Myerstown) and Western Berks EMS were dispatched to the area of 2nd St. and Brick Plant Rd. for a vehicle accident with entrapment.

Chief 47 arrived to find a single vehicle vs a tree with an occupant still inside.

Engine 47 arrived and after stabilization ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption HEIDELBERG CRASH INJURES ONE

November 14

On Thursday, November 14 just after 5pm, the WVFC assisted the Robesonia FC with a vehicle accident with injuries. Additional calls reported a driver trapped in one of the vehicles and the call was upgraded adding Rescue 18 (Western Berks FD) and Rescue 34 (Newmanstown) were added.

Chief 26 established command and upon the arrival of Western Berks EMS, the driver was able to be extricated from ... (Full Story & Photos)

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WVFC STAYS BUSY OVER WEEKEND

November 11

WVFC volunteers answered 5 calls for service including 3 reported structure fires since Friday through Sunday.

Friday - 11/9

8:10pm - WVFC was due to assist the Robesonia FC at 377 Jackie Ave. in Heidelberg Twp. for a kitchen fire. Crews from the Robesonia FC arrived to find a fire on the stove out upon arrival and the assignment was held to Co.26 and Ladder 47 for ventilation.

8:31pm - Just ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption BRUSH FIRE ASSIST TO NEWMANSTOWN

November 02

On Sunday, November 2 at 650pm, shortly after returning from our 2nd call within 40 minutes, Attack 47 was requested to assist the Newmanstown FC with a brush fire in the 200 BLK of Cocalico Rd. Attack 47 arrived behind Attack 34 finding a rapidly spreading woods fire endangering a garage, vehicle, and a home. Tanker and Engine 47 also made the response and assisted with extinguishment, water supply ... (Full Story & Photos)

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SURPRISE….IT’S ANOTHER LADDER TRUCK???

November 02

Since the beginning of summer, the WVFC officers have been evaluating the future of Ladder 47, our 1997 Pierce 105’ ladder truck. While there is nothing mechanically wrong with it, we wanted to plan ahead due to being 27 years old. The recommended replacement age is 20 years old.

After being presented several options, the membership of the WVFC approved to partially refurbish Ladder 47. The work ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption ASSIST TO WESTERN BERKS FD

November 01

Yesterday Ladder and Attack 47 assisted the Western Berks FD with a brush fire that extended to a shed in the 700 BLK of Texter Mountain Rd. in South Heidelberg Twp.. Volunteers assisted with extinguishment and overhaul for over an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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3 RUNS FOR MONDAY AND ANOTHER BARN FIRE

October 15

1047am
Barn Fire
137 Goose Ln. - Spring Twp
Tanker 47 assisted the Spring Twp. FD with water supply.

420pm
Tree Down
Quarry Rd. - Heidelberg Twp.
Engine 47 assisted the Robesonia FC with tree removal from road.

1039PM
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
13 N. Robeson St. - Robesonia Borough
Engine & Ladder 47 assisted the Robesonia FC and a faulty detector was found. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo credit: Paul Staley
Photo credit: Paul Staley

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No Caption BUSY WEEKEND WITH BARN FIRE & ENVIRONMENTAL RESCUE

October 13

On Saturday, October 11 around 8:15pm, the WVFC and mutual aid were dispatched to assist the Robesonia Fire Co. for a farm tractor on fire near a barn at 1785 N. Church St. in Heidelberg Twp.

First arriving apparatus found the fire had extended from the tractor to the barn. The barn was filled with a large amount of hay which accelerated the fire to rapidly progress throughout the barn becoming fully ... (Full Story & Photos)

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