Spring is brush fire season in our region. Area fields are full of dry crop residue, wooded areas are covered in dry leaves and yards haven’t turned green yet. The mixture of low humidity, high winds and plenty of available items on the ground to burn can make for a very dangerous situation. The Township … Continue reading Important Notice Regarding Open Burning in the Township
Coronavirus Facts & Information
Coronavirus Facts & Information (Links & Information courtesy of PA Senator Pat Browne) Senator Browne wants to make sure that you are aware of the best source of information for how Pennsylvania is dealing with the Corona Virus. The PA Dept. of Health has added a Corona Virus page. You can click this link to … Continue reading Coronavirus Facts & Information
2019 Emergency Response Summary
In 2019, our department responded to 201 calls for emergency service. The breakdown is as follows: Rescue & Emergency Medical Service: 59, 28.36%Fires: 49, 24.38%False Alarm & False Call: 48, 23.88%Service Calls: 20, 9.95%Hazardous Conditions: 17, 8.46%Good Intent Calls: 8, 3.98%Severe Weather & Natural Disaster: 1, 0.50%Special Incident Type: 1, 0.50%
New Tripoli Bank Donates to WVFD
We would like to thank the New Tripoli National Bank for their generous donation and for supporting our department. Acts such as this help our volunteer fire department continue to protect our community. Thank you!
Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2020
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administration and operational officers for 2020. Department Administration President - Randy ZackVice President - John GuidoTreasurer - Jeff BroadhurstSecretary - Jackie Oswald Relief Association Administration President - Tom GauntnerVice President - Bob ElbichTreasurer - Jason YeakelSecretary - Frank Bartholomew Operational Officers Chief (5101) - Matt KrapfDeputy … Continue reading Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2020
2019 Annual Fund Drive
Dear Neighbor, The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, which covers all of Weisenberg Township, is asking for your support in our annual fund drive. Established in 2008, the Weisenberg Fire Department volunteers have dedicated themselves to providing the highest level of safety and service to our local community. We are asking for financial donations as well … Continue reading 2019 Annual Fund Drive
WVFD Receives Donation From Seipstown Grange
On November 8th, several area organizations (including our fire department) received a generous donation from the Seipstown Grange #1657. The Grange is a non-profit, non-partisan, fraternal organization that advocates for rural America and agriculture. Our department is grateful to the Seipstown Grange for their support, helping our family protect yours.
Caution: Some Smoke/CO Detectors Not Tested to Standards
As we kick off National Fire Safety Week, our local departments have been made aware of several brands of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are being sold that have not been tested by nationally-recognized laboratories such as UL. We are sharing the list that has been provided to us by Vision 20/20, an organization that … Continue reading Caution: Some Smoke/CO Detectors Not Tested to Standards
Fall Flea Market
WEISENBERG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2500 GOLDEN KEY RD. (RT. 863) KUTZTOWN, PA. 19530 OCT. 5, 2019, 8 am to 2 pm, rain or shine 10’ by 10’ spaces available indoors and out, bring your own tables if you can. Cost $10. We have a limited number tables for rent at $5. Set … Continue reading Fall Flea Market
WVFD Places Duty Officer Vehicle Into Service
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Dept. Places Duty Officer Vehicle 5199 Into Service Unit 5199 has recently been placed into service. The unit will act as a Duty Officer / Quick Response / Incident Command Vehicle and will be shared between the 6 Operational Fire Officers (Chief, Deputy Chief, Asst. Chief, Captain & 2 Lieutenants). The unit … Continue reading WVFD Places Duty Officer Vehicle Into Service