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Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company
P.O. Box 185 - 412 W. Kings Highway
Wagontown, PA 19376 
(610) 384-2770

The Chicken BBQ scheduled for May 24 has been CANCELLED.

Single Vehicle MVA

May 6, 2008
Single vehicle motor vehicle accident, Pickup truck versus pole, driver entrapped. 

(picture courtesy of David J. Garver)

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(picture courtesy of Westwood Fire Co.)

Mobile Home Fire in West Brandywine Township

April 26, 2008

Station 35 was dispatched, along with 34, 49, 76, and 93 for a building.  It was then upgraded to a fully involved, unoccupied mobile home.

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Wagontown assists with Prescribed Fire Project

April 24, 2008
Today the members of the company assisted the Chester County Parks Prescribed Fire Crew with a 4 acre controlled burn on the Rice Farm property.  The members assisted with Utility 35 and Brush 35-2 with holding crews and water supply.

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Wagontown celebrates it's 61st Annual Banquet

The 61st Annual Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company Banquet was held on April 18, 2008, at Volunteer's Hall.  The banquet was catered by Shady Maple and the entertainment was provided by Deejay Earl Taylor.

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The Boys of the Bering Sea

April 21, 2008
Capt.'s Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand and Capt. Sig Hansen were in town today for a book signing.  They were promoting the book Deadliest Catch for the Discovery Channel and Time Bandit - Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's Deadliest Jobs, written by Andy and Johnathan.

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Wagontown Purchases a 1999 Pierce-Dash Pumper

It is with great pleasure that Wagontown announces the purchase of a 1999 Pierce Dash Pumper from the Yardley- Makefield Fire Company.  This would not be possible without the generous assistance of the West Caln Township.

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Wagontown Assists Station 34 with a Building Fire

April 12, 2008
Dispatched to assist 34 on a building fire.  Fire was at the All Seasons Campground in an abandoned building.

 

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Countywide Federal Grant Awarded Through Westwood

On Friday, March 14th, 2008 the United States Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a grant to the Westwood Fire Company to assist Chester County volunteer fire companies recruit more personnel.
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Wagontown assists Martin's Corner on Woods Fire

March 30, 2008

Sunday was a busy day for Wagontown.  We were dispatched for 2 woods fire assists with Station 34 and one helicopter landing.

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BINGO MOVING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!!!

Starting Wednesday, February 6, 2008

The Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company will be moving it's Friday Night Bingo to Wednesday Nights, starting Wednesday, February 6. 
The doors will open at 5 and the games will begin at 6:30 p.m..

  • Progressive Jackpot

  • Snack Bar

  • Instant Winner Games

Wagontown Completes Boaters Safety Course

March 15, 2008
Today members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 5NR 4-9, presented a course on boaters safety. The course, America's Boating Course, meets the standards for the PA Fish and Boat Commission's requirements for boat operations.

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Burning Permits Required for West Caln Township

This is just a reminder that a burning permit is required in West Caln Township for open burning.  To acquire a permit contact Fred B. Echenbach, Fire Marshall. 

Wagontown Responds to Coatesville for the Building Fire

March 6, 2008
At around 20:50 Hrs. Wagontown Fire Company was dispatched to relocate to Station 41 (Coatesville) who were at a building fire in the 300
Block of Valley Rd.  At around 21:00 hours, after just backing into station 41 the relocate companies were brought into the scene for manpower. 

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Daylight Savings

March 5, 2008
The Clocks change this Sunday March 9, 2008 at 0200 Hrs, so it is time for you to take a moment to ensure your family is protected.  According to a U.S. Fire Administration Press Release, 4000 people died in house fires last year.

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Wagontown Places New Air Packs In Service

February 21, 2008
On February 13, 2008, Jay Abel, from the Firestore.com delivered fifteen new MSA Firehawk 30 minute 2007 compliant SCBA.  The SCBA were the first items delivered to us, from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

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Smoke in Garage

January 29, 2008

Arrived on scene to find a 1 story detached 2 bay garage with heavy smoke showing and fire breaking through the roof on the north side. 

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Wagontown Responds to Second Alarm in Coatesville

January 28, 2008
At 08:52 hours Wagontown Fire Company was alerted to relocate to Station 41 (Coatesville) as they were on a working fire on Poplar St off Graham Ave.

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Stove Fire

January19, 2008

Station 35 arrived on location to find the stove fan/vent, of a  home, laying on top of the stove.  Cooking on the stove ignited the fan filter.  The fan filter was soaked in grease and was in need of replacement, before the fire.

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Passing of Asst. Chief Josh Wuertz

It was with deep regret that the Glen Moore Announces the pa
ssing of Asst. Chief Josh Wuertz. Josh lost a long hard battle with Leukemia which had taken it's toll on him.  Josh served with the Glen Moore Fire Company since the age of 15.  He worked his way up through the ranks to the current position of Asst. Chief.  Josh also served as a police officer with the North Coventry Police department where he also served as police officer and a detective with the department.  Josh was devoted to both his family and community service, which will leave a large void in both.  So we must say good bye to a brother and friend.  Services will be announced in the future.

Josh you will be missed.

Vehicle Into a Dwelling

January 5th 2008

Station 35 was dispatched to a vehicle into a dwelling at 22:13 hours along with Rescue 28 (Parkesburg) and Ambulances 34-1 & 2 (Martin's Corner).

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Motor Vehicle Accident With Entrapment

January 4th 2008
We were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at 1300 hours along with station 49 (East Brandywine), Medic 93, and station 34 (Martin's Corner), station 76 (Coatesville VA) was added for manpower assist.

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Wagontown responds to control burn gone wrong
Friday January, 4 2007

At approximately 14:15 hours Station 35 and Station 34 (Martins Corner) ambulance were dispatched to the 300 block of South Sandy Hill Rd for a trash fire. Upon arrival, Utility 35 and Assistant 35 (Ziegler)  were met with a moving field fire with exposures to a barn and horse shed.

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Wagontown receives the FEMA Firefighters Assistance Grant
Friday January 4th 2008
By Asst. Chief T. Ziegler


On Friday Wagontown received official notice that we were in fact in receipt of our grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These grants are awarded to fire companies who submit grant applications for needed equipment, apparatus or other items that would not normally be funded without some type of assistance.  As a volunteer non-profit fire company we rely on funds that are raised through what ever means the company can do. Also we rely heavily on the residents support through our fund drives to
help equip us to respond to emergencies.  This grant money will replace our current aged breathing apparatus with the current state of the art 2007 compliant Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.  The grant will also allow us to purchase new turnout gear for our active crew. The awarding of this grant was a big boost to morale as we continue to train and equip our company for the future.

Wagontown receives Pa State Fire Grant

Friday January, 4 2007

The Wagontown fire company received notification of a grant awarded from the State Office of the Fire Commissioner.

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Wagontown Undergoes an Engine Room Make-Over

December 23, 2007

Late this morning the members gathered at the station to complete a project that was well worth the wait. The new gear lockers, that were made by the White Horse Machine shop, were installed.

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Wagontown Receives Water Rescue Accreditation

Today Todd Stahl from the Pennsylvania Water Rescue Instructors Association took time from his busy schedule to come to Wagontown. His purpose was to review the equipment and training records of the members for Accreditation of our Water Rescue service.

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Wagontown attends structural burn with Coatesville

On a very brisk Saturday morning, the crews from Wagontown left for the West Chester Fire Training School. The purpose was for a joint training with the Coatesville Fire Department (41 &43). 

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ICE (In Case of Emergency) protocol
It is the responsibility of any agency and its members wishing to use ICE to consider how best the initiative should be employed.  At no time must critical care intervention be disturbed for the pursuance of ICE
information. In this setting, responsibility for obtaining ICE information should be obtained by other responsible bystanders on scene.
The following are notes intended solely for guidance.

What is ICE?
ICE has been devised in response to research that shows 80% of people do not
carry any
emergency contact details with them at all times. A similar proportion now
carries a mobile
phone, correct use of which can speed up notification of next of kin or
designated contacts
following an accident.
Other benefits include helping with identification, and gaining details of
the patient’s medical
history, including medical conditions, allergies, blood type etc.
The role of the public
People who carry a mobile phone are being encouraged to prefix an existing
contact in their
phone’s address book with the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency).
The ICE contact should be someone who can be reached if a patient becomes
sick or injured
to such an extent that they are unable to communicate. The contact should be
made fully
aware that they have been designated as such.
The role of the responder
That all personnel attending sick or injured casualties seek or employ a
resource to seek ICE
in any phone obviously belonging to a patient. This should be standard
procedure to be used
as an adjunct to facilitate best practice.
To look for indications which show the patient subscribes to the paid-for
ICE card service (or
other paid-for emergency notification services).
These could include car stickers, key fobs, credit-card style wallet cards,
a sticker on the
phone, a wristband or pendant.

Does ICE work for everyone?
The mobile phone system can work for all phone owners, but has limitations
in some
circumstances, such as:
• Where the phone is protected with a password
• Where is it damaged or the battery is flat
• Where the responder cannot be sure it belongs to the casualty
ICE will either then call the emergency contacts or pass these details to
the Police to do so.
Further information can be found at www.icecontact.com
 

The Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company has been recognized by the state of Pennsylvania for participating in its Certification Program. We have over 35% of our Fire Crew certified at National levels for Firefighting and Hazardous Materials training.

If you are interested in joining the Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company, please click here to download a membership application. 

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Up Coming Events

  • Wednesday Night Bingo- Doors open at 5, games start at 6:30.

  • April 9, 16, 23, and 27 - Phase I Water Rescue Training.

 

 

# of Alarms

'05

'06

'07 '08
January

27

12

17 23
February

11

20

14

13
March

15

32 24 24
April

14

19 28  
May

27

15 13  
June

23

27 16  
July

24

31 24  
August

23

11 19  
September

18

17

26

 
October

26

14

29

 
November

19

15

18

 
December

17

12

21

 

Alarm Type '05 '06 '07 '08
Ambulance Assist 17 20 13 5
Appliance Fire 4 1 1 1
Assist PD 5 1 1 1
Automatic Alarms: 17 15 15 4
Brush Fires 1 22 7 2
Chimney Fire 6 2 1  
CO Detector 1 1 2  
Controlled Burn 3   1  
Electrical Fire 0 5 4 1
False Alarm 2      
Fire Police 15 22 30 7
Fuel Spill 1 1 2  
Furnace Malfunction 3   5 1
Gas Leak 3 3