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
WVFD 2023 Year in Review Video
We are pleased to share with your our 2023 year in review video. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfp1OQ2-Ylk&t
WVFD 2022 Year in Review Video
We are pleased to share with your our 2022 year in review video. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AEL-XpPJAo
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
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%
Early Morning Truck Fire on I-78
Around 2:00am on 5/30, Station 51 and Berks county station 46 were dispatched for a truck fire on I-78 west. 5101 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. 51 crews arrived shortly after and deployed an attack line with foam to extinguish the fire. Crews remained on scene for approximately 1.5 hours before returning … Continue reading Early Morning Truck Fire on I-78
2017 Summary of Emergency Calls
Station 51 responded to a total of 182 emergency calls in 2017. Additional details can be found below. Fire, Smoke, CO & Water Flow Alarms - 49 (27%) Misc. Service Calls (Citizen or Police Assist, Trees, Wires Down, Traffic Control, etc.) - 33 (18%) Structural Fires - 22 (12%) Medical Assist - 21 (12%) Vehicle … Continue reading 2017 Summary of Emergency Calls
Christmas Eve Car Fire
On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, Stations 51, 8, 17, and 62 were dispatched to a car fire with exposure. Chief 5101 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. Shortly thereafter, Engine 5111 was on scene and quickly knocked down the fire. Crews performed overhaul and were released shortly after.
2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Berks
At approximately 10:40am on 12/15/17, Station 51 was dispatched to a 2nd alarm commercial structure fire in Lynn Township. Stations 17 and 10 from Lehigh County, along with Berks units responded as well. Truck 5131 and Tanker 5121 responded with crews to assist with fire attack and water supply. The fire was placed under control … Continue reading 2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Berks
Station 51 Responds to MVA on I-78
On 11/21/2017 in the afternoon, Stations 51, 8, 56, and 62 were dispatched to I-78 Eastbound for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) with Rollover & Rescue. 5101 arrived on scene and reported negative rescue. Station 62 transported one patient to the hospital while the remaining stations provided spill and traffic control.