FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 20 Years of Service - Community Invited to Milestone Anniversary Event Free, family-friendly celebration coincides with Weisenberg Township Community Center grand opening and car show. WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP, PA - The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), Lehigh County Station 51, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August … Continue reading Celebrating 20 Years of Service
Burn Ban: 4/9/26 – 4/15/26
Due to the pending forecast, there will be a burn ban in effect starting 6 am Thursday, April 9th - Wednesday night, April 15th for Weisenberg Township. Open burning is prohibited in the Township during this time. Please note that the burn ban may be extended if conditions do not improve.
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Aircraft Down on I-78
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2026 Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Aircraft Down on Interstate 78 On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 9:23 AM, Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department – along with Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Fogelsville Fire Company, Trexlertown Fire Company, Kutztown Fire Company, and Pennsylvania State Police – was dispatched to Interstate 78 … Continue reading Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Aircraft Down on I-78
2025 Response Summary
What a year it was for our department in 2025! We responded to 218 calls for service, from 53 fires to 71 rescue and EMS incidents. Our team was on the ground for 11 hazardous condition responses, lent a helping hand in 42 service/good intent calls, and stayed vigilant when responding to 41 false alarms. … Continue reading 2025 Response Summary
2026 Department Officer Announcements
As 2025 wraps up, the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administrative and operational officers for 2026. Administrative Officers President: Jeff BroadhurstVice President: Tom GauntnerTreasurer: Jeff StraussSecretary: Ilean RuheLine Officers Chief (C51): Justin OswaldDeputy Chief (DC51): Brian CarlAssistant Chief (AC51): Matt KrapfAssistant Chief (AC51-1): Steve SchafferCaptain (CAP51): Andrew GoodolfLieutenant (LT51): Thomas WilliamsSafety Officer (SAF51): Tom GauntnerChief Engineer: Ralph PastoreRelief Association Officers President: John WheldenVice President: Jesus DominguezTreasurer: Daniel … Continue reading 2026 Department Officer Announcements
2025 Santa Run
The 2025 Santa Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, 2025 (rain date December 14). Please see the route below that Santa and the fire department will take this year. As a reminder, all times are approximate and subject to delay or early arrival. Please understand that picking the "ideal" route through the township is … Continue reading 2025 Santa Run
2025 Annual Fund Drive Notice
Hey, neighbors and property owners in Weisenberg Township! Just a heads-up that our annual fund drive letter is hitting the mail this week. It’s our yearly, direct appeal, and it’s a great chance for you to help us keep our amazing volunteer fire team strong. Your kind support is important in helping us find and … Continue reading 2025 Annual Fund Drive Notice
WVFD Earns 75% Recognition with PA OSFC
August 26, 2025FOR IMMEIDATE RELEASECONTACT: Justin Oswald, Fire Chief(484) 505-8693joswald@weisenbergfire.com Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Achieves 75% Recognition from PA State Fire Commissioner Weisenberg Township, PA - The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that it has achieved 75% recognition with the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Comissioner (OSFC) through the Participating Department … Continue reading WVFD Earns 75% Recognition with PA OSFC
WVFD Earns Lexipol Connect Silver Award (2024)
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce today that it has been recognized for excellence in training management in 2024 by Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that empower performance excellence in public safety. The Lexipol Connect program tracks and evaluates WVFD's performance on five metrics proven to measure success in training management. Our … Continue reading WVFD Earns Lexipol Connect Silver Award (2024)
2025 Department Officer Announcements
As 2024 wraps up, the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administrative and operational officers for 2025. Administrative Officers President: Jeff BroadhurstVice President: Tom GauntnerTreasurer: Jeff StraussSecretary: Ilean RuheOperational Officers Chief (C51): Justin OswaldDeputy Chief (DC51): Brian CarlAssistant Chief (AC51): Matt KrapfAssistant Chief (AC51-1): Steve SchafferLieutenant (LT51): Andrew GoodolfSafety Officer (SAF51): Tom GauntnerChief Engineer: Ralph PastoreRelief Association Officers President: John WheldenVice President: Jesus DominguezTreasurer: Jason YeakelSecretary: Frank Bartholomew