Come on out on May 11th to the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department open house! This is a great event for the entire family. Learn about your local fire department and emergency service organizations. Take a tour of a fire truck, watch a fire department demonstration, meet Silver the arson dog, and more! We will have … Continue reading Community Open House
Avoid Being Scammed
We have heard from neighboring departments that donations are being solicited by one or more persons not affiliated with the fire department. The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department only does one fund drive mailer per year. We do not solicit donations by phone or send additional mailers. If anyone ever has a question that a solicitation … Continue reading Avoid Being Scammed
Burn Ban until 4/5/19
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for our ear beginning 4/3/2019. Due to high winds and very dry air, the potential for brush fires and rapid fire spread is high. As such, Weisenberg and Lowhill townships are instituting a burn ban effective until 4/5/2019.
Thank you for your support in 2018!
From our family to yours, the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department wishes you a very safe and happy holiday and New Year! We are grateful for the support of our “fire family,” our township, and our township residents. As an all-volunteer organization, our department relies on you to help ensure we are able to respond to … Continue reading Thank you for your support in 2018!
Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2019
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administration and operational officers for 2019. Department Administration President – Randy Zack Vice President – Blaine Flexer Treasurer – Jeff Broadhurst Secretary – Jackie Oswald Relief Association Administration President – Bill Wolford Vice President – Scott Wendling Treasurer – Jason Yeakel Secretary – Frank Bartholomew Operational … Continue reading Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2019
Avoid Being Scammed
In recent weeks, fundraising solicitations and requests for volunteer firefighters have been showing up all over PA. They are from a group called Volunteer Firefighter Alliance from Topeka, Kansas. This is a scam and does not benefit our, or any local, fire department. We send out our fund drive once per year, and it comes … Continue reading Avoid Being Scammed
Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting @ WVFD
Penn State Extension is hosting a Spotted Lantern Fly Public meeting from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department. Join them for presentations from Penn State Extension and PA Department of Agriculture as they discuss the latest updates on the Spotted Lantern Fly biology and control/management in our township. Seating is limited! To register: click … Continue reading Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting @ WVFD
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
Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2018
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our administration and operational officers for 2018. Department Administration President - John Guido Vice President - Blaine Flexer Treasurer - Jason Yeakel Secretary - Randy Zack WVFD Relief Association Administration President - Bill Wolford Vice President - Scott Wendling Treasurer - Jeff Broadhurst Secretary - Frank Bartholomew … Continue reading Announcing WVFD Administration & Officers for 2018
2017 Annual Christmas Party
The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department officers, firefighters, supporters, and their families met at the Glasbern Inn for their annual Christmas party and final administrative meeting for 2017. Everyone enjoyed a great meal, good conversation, and festive music. During the meeting, several awards were presented to department members. Chief Carl then presented Deputy Chief Wolford with … Continue reading 2017 Annual Christmas Party