At 18:58 the Department was dispatched to 238 Laurel Rd for brush, while enroot units were advised of an area 40' on fire. Upon arrival Brush 69-1 confirmed the report and advised of the fire working its way up the hill. Chief 69 arrived on scene and set up Game Lands command with Brush 69-1 and Brush 69-2 working the fire, ATV 69 was instructed to stage in the parking lot and send their crew to Brush ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 13 members of the TVFD, along with members of Glen Moore (48), Ludwig’s Corner (73), and Ridge (62) fire companies met up for our annual spring vegetation fire training. These fires include woods, brush, and field fires.
Crews from all the departments met at station 73 to do a briefing on the days events. Crews then traveled to a local property and did tool reviews, cut fire lines (which ... (Full Story & Photos)

TVFD units along with mutual aid were dispatched to Mountaineer Village section of Caernarvon Twp for a dwelling fire. Chief 69 was advised while responding of reports of smoke from the room and a fire in bedroom. CTPD arrived on scene confirming the reports as Chief 69 arrived and requested the working fire dispatch and all occupants out of the structure. Engine 69-1 arrived and stretched a line ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today marks the 19 year anniversary of the passing of Fire Chief Michael Romig. It’s hard to believe that 19 years has slipped by us already. No one would have ever thought that we would get that phone call on that cold April morning 19 years ago when God took him away from us.

Mike had been a member of the Elverson Fire Company since 1964 and had held many offices in the organization. Mike was the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 69-5 was alerted to assist Berks 24 (Geigertown) on a working woods fire. Shortly after response, dispatch received requests for additional manpower. ATV 69, towed by Utility 69-1 with manpower, made the response. Engine 69-5 arrived and supplied water to Tanker 72 (Brecknock) who was supplying Attack 24. The crew from Engine 5 made their way in to the woods to assist crews with a fire line ... (Full Story & Photos)

The TVFD was alerted to the 200 block of Millard Rd for the brush fire. Brush 69-1, Brush 69-2, Engine 69-1, Engine 69-5 made responses. Upon arrival, Brush 69-1 advised of a 1/4 grass fire burning against an abandoned house. Chief 69 asked for Brush 48 and Engine 48-5 to assist due to the remote location. The Engines staged on the roadway to supply water due to access being only by 4x4 vehicles.... (Full Story & Photos)

5 members of the TVFD completed their certification (and recertification) to become Wildland Firefighters. This certification combines multiple online classes and in station training totaling about 25 hours. Classes completed were:
L-110 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
S‐130 ‐ Firefighter Training
S‐190 ‐ Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
IS‐700 ‐ National Incident Management System ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, TVFD member enjoyed our annual membership appreciation dinner at the Holiday Inn in Morgantown. Members enjoyed hors d’oeuvres during social hour and a full meal followed by an awards ceremony.
The following awards were given out this year:
Firefighter of the year: Josh Stewart

Fire Police of the year: Cameron Whiteman

Junior Firefighter of the year: Emmett Ponsell

Michael D. ... (Full Story & Photos)