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
March Member 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 March Member Spotlight
February Member 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 February Member Spotlight
January Member 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 January Member 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
WVFD Transitions to New Website
You may have noticed that our website looks a little different. Well, that's because it is! We have completely redesigned our website and transitioned to a new web host, WordPress, which will not only give our fire department more flexibility but also save our volunteer fire department approximately $800 per year! Our website and social … Continue reading WVFD Transitions to New Website
Fire Prevention Week 2020
If you weren't aware, it's national Fire Prevention Week. Check out this short video to learn about some quick fire safety tips to help keep you and your family safe. https://youtu.be/ISFoWTjGtBk
New Pumper Tanker Contract Awarded to Rosenbauer
The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that we have partnered with the Rosenbauer Group and Horrocks Fire and Rescue Apparatus to build a new pumper tanker. The pumper tanker will be built by Rosenbauer America at their South Dakota facility. The new 3,000 gallon pumper tanker is expected to be placed into … Continue reading New Pumper Tanker Contract Awarded to Rosenbauer
Fall Electronic Recycling Event 2020
*FOR WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY*Weisenberg Township is sponsoring an electronics recycling day on 10/10/2020 starting at 9:00am until 12:00pm (or until the trucks are full). Several items can be recycled free of charge. Some items require a fee, payable by cash or check only. For information about what items can be recycled, and which require … Continue reading Fall Electronic Recycling Event 2020