Supporter Bill Buss demonstrates fire extinguisher safety at an open house Our member spotlight for the month of July is Supporter Bill Buss. Bill has supported countless events and efforts at our fire department for several years. "I joined as a supporter because I wanted to feel involved with a good cause I like being … Continue reading Bill Buss – Spotlight
Steve Schaffer – Spotlight
Asst. Chief Schaffer operating at a chimney fire. Our member spotlight for the month of June is Assistant Chief Steve Schaffer. Steve has served many roles at our fire department and has risen through the ranks to Assistant Chief.He started volunteering in 1996 as a junior firefighter at Tri-Clover Fire Department. "My uncle was the … Continue reading Steve Schaffer – Spotlight
John Whelden – Spotlight
FF/EMR Whelden at a recent training event Our member spotlight for the month of May is Firefighter John Whelden. John joined the fire department when it formed several years ago. He says that, "I decided that this was my opportunity to get involved and serve our community. I soon learned what was expected and how … Continue reading John Whelden – Spotlight
Andrew Goodolf – Spotlight
FF Goodolf Our member spotlight for the month of April is Firefighter Andrew Goodolf. Andrew joined the fire department because he wanted to become a member of something that would benefit the community he lives in. Andrew also felt that firefighting could become his career some day and he wanted to learn more about it. … Continue reading Andrew Goodolf – Spotlight
Our Fleet – Spring 2021
With a mix of rural, suburban, and commercial occupancies, it is important that our emergency fleet meets the diverse needs of our coverage area. Enjoy this short video highlighting our apparatus! https://youtu.be/d-nc6FwtZxw
Jackie Oswald – Spotlight
Our March member spotlight is on Jackie Oswald. In addition to helping the department with fundraisers, Jackie serves as the department's Secretary - one of our administrative officer roles. In Jackie's words, "my husband has always been involved in the fire service as a firefighter and with him being so involved, I wanted to share … Continue reading Jackie Oswald – Spotlight
Judy Westenhoefer – Spotlight
February's member spotlight is on Judy Westenhoefer. Judy is a long-time supporting member of our fire department and also serves as Trustee. In Judy's words, she joined because she has a family and friend connection to the volunteer fire service. Her good friend, who is a firefighter at the same rural department that her uncle … Continue reading Judy Westenhoefer – Spotlight
Gerardo Perez-Camargo – Spotlight
January‘s member spotlight is on Gerardo Perez-Camargo. In Gerardo’s words, he joined because he was curious about the volunteer fire service and thought it would be a great way to get to know his community. Gerardo’s favorite part of volunteering is the, “camaraderie among firefighters. We look after each other and we have each other’s … Continue reading Gerardo Perez-Camargo – Spotlight
2020 Response Summary
Our 2020 response statistics are now available. Our all-volunteer department ran 202 emergency calls last year. The number one category was fires (29.7%), followed by rescue and EMS responses (18.32%), and false alarms (18.32%). This information is also depicted below. We are thankful that these calls were handled safely and effectively by our well-trained team. … Continue reading 2020 Response Summary
2021 Department Officer Announcements
As 2020 wraps up, the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administrative and operational officers for 2021. Administrative Officers President: Randy ZackVice President: Justin OswaldTreasurer: Jeff BroadhurstSecretary: Jackie Oswald Operational Officers Chief (5101): Matt KrapfDeputy Chief (5102): Brian CarlAssistant Chief (5103): Scott FreemanAssistant Chief (5104): Steve SchafferCaptain (5105): Jeff BroadhurstLieutenant (5106): Justin OswaldChief Engineer: … Continue reading 2021 Department Officer Announcements