Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company

Chester County, PA - Station 68

Home

Company Info

About Us

History

Executive Board

Auxiliary

Meetings

Inside VFVFCo

Apparatus

Officers

Active Crew

Fire Fighter of the Month

Fire Fighter of the Year

Chief's Report

Historical Call Stats

Certifications

Public Information

Fund Drive

Fire Prevention

Volunteering

Pool Fills

Social Room

Events

Facilities

Grove Rental

Grove Calendar

Scouts & Camping

Multimedia

Videos

Downloads

Misc Images

News Archives

Links

Contact Us

Active Members Area

Fire Store

Fire Store Home

2012 Calendars

Patches

Hats

T-Shirts

Long Sleeve T-Shirts

Sweatshirts

Womens Apparel

 
Welcome to the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company
Station 68

Protecting Your National Heritage
Since 1949

 





Proudly serving the citizens of
Schuylkill Township
and the surrounding communities
 in Chester and Montgomery counties

Upcoming Events

 

  May 16, 2012 - Company Meeting 
      Starts at 8 pm Members Only  

  May 19, 2012 - Bingo
     Social Room, Starts 7pm

  June 2, 2012 - Beef and Beer
     Grove, open to the public, 5pm 

  June 9, 2012 - Texas Holdem
     Social Room, sign up 6:30pm

Future Events

 


Welcome to the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company Website.  Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company proudly protects 7,000 people living in an area of 9.4 square miles. We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our Fire company takes great pride in protecting and serving our community as well as preserving our rich history in Valley Forge.  We are always looking for new volunteers and help from the community.

 

Latest News and Information


Follow us on:    

VFVFCo Rescuers Complete National Trench Rescue Certification

Earlier this month, some of our members completed the National Certification of Pro-Board Trench Rescue Technician. This particular course has two levels. During the 56 hours of coursework, rescuers are trained to work in different types of trenches and to lead a team of rescuers operating at a trench incident. (Full Story and Photos)

Early Morning Truck Accident on Rt. 23

SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA - At 12:10am on Saturday May 12, 2012, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company and West End Ambulance, MICU 67, were dispatched for an accident involving an overturned truck on Rt. 23 in the area of Davis Rd... (Full Story and Photos)

Charlie Schmidt 1925 - 2012
 
It is with great sadness that the officers, active and social members of the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company announce the passing of former Fire Chief, Charter and Life Member, Charles D. Schmidt.
 
Charles D. Schmidt, 86, of Valley Forge, died Saturday May 5, 2012...(Full Story and Photos)

Busy Day for Valley Forge Firefighters

On Sunday, April 15th, 2012, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company responded to five emergency calls in four municipalities, that including two confirmed house fires... (Full Story and Photos)

Jerry Walker 1966 - 2012

It is with great sadness that the officers and active members of the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company announce the passing of Trustee Jerry Lee Walker.  

Jerry Walker, 45 of Schuylkill Township, died last weekend at home.  Jerry was the VFVFCo. Social Trustee and a great friend to all.(Full Story)

VFVFCo Assists PFD on Working Apartment Fire

PHOENIXVILLE PA - At 12:37 am on Thursday morning, Valley Forge Vol. Fire Co. was dispatched to assist the Phoenixville Fire Department on a report of smoke in an apartment on the 200 block of Church St.  MICU 67-4 of West End EMS was the first to arrive on scene and reported heavy smoke... (Full Story and Photos)

Brush Fire at Nature Center
 
UPPER MERION TWP, PA. - Shortly after 1pm on Thursday February 23rd, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to assist Upper Merion township fire companies on a brush fire at the McKaig Nature Center off of King of Prussia Road. Engine 68-5 and Brush 68 made the response shortly thereafter. (Full Story and Photos)

68 Assists Berwyn At Working House Fire

TREDYFFRIN TWP, PA - On Monday January 23, 2012, just before 1 am, Rescue 68 was dispatched along with Malvern Fire Company to assist Berwyn Fire Company at a working house fire... (Full Story and Photos)

Vehicle Rescue on Pawlings Rd.

LOWER PROVIDENCE TWP, PA - Shortly before 1am on Friday January 20, 2012, Valley Forge Vol. Fire Co. was dispatched to Pawlings and Sullivan Road to assist Lower Providence Fire Company on an accident with entrapment... (Full Story and Photos)

   


Overturned Vehicle on Rt. 29

SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA - On Thursday January 12, 2012 at 11:49pm, the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company (Station 68) was dispatched for an accident on State Rd (RT 29), south of E. Pothouse Rd.  Assistant Chief 68 (Taylor) was first onscene and reported a vehicle flipped over on its roof and blocking the roadway. (Full Story and Photos)


Firefighters Participate in Toy Truck Parade

On December 10th, 2011, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company participated in the 92.5 WXTU Toy Truck Parade. Over the past month, firefighters collected over three large boxes of toys for all ages... (Full Story and Photos)
Station 68 Assisted Boro at 4-Alarm Building Fire

PHOENIXVILLE, PA - On Sunday, October 30, 2011 at approx. 6:31pm, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company (Station 68) was dispatched for one engine to assist Phoenixville Fire Department on a call for smoke in a building on the 300 block of Bridge Street. The initial reports described heavy black smoke coming from the roof of the Car Quest Auto Parts building... (Full Story and Photos)
Rare October Snow Storm Strikes the Region

SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA - As an early Nor’easter bore down on much of the North East on Saturday, October 29, 2011, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company was prepared for whatever the storm had to offer... (
Full Story and Photos)
Click here for our
News Archives

Attention Patch Collectors
We do not respond to inquiries requesting patches for trade,  however our fire company patch is now available for purchase through our Online Fire Store. 
In addition, visit our online store for a variety of Valley Forge Vol. Fire clothing including patches, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more. 
Thank you.




"Please note, our annual fund drive request is by letter only. We do not solicit any donations by telephone so please be cautious about telephone calls soliciting funds for your local fire company. In addition we do not employ a telemarketer to handle our fund drive. All efforts are handled by our volunteers except for the printing of our letter and the bulk mailing process."


 
Fire Fighter of the Month
 2012 Incidents  
Jan  34
Feb  26
Mar  33
Apr  38
May  
Jun  
Jul  
Aug  
Sep  
Oct  
Nov  
Dec  
Total 131

 2011 Incidents  
Jan  28
Feb  25
Mar  18
Apr  27
May  22
Jun  35
Jul  38
Aug  42
Sep  42
Oct  38
Nov  27
Dec  28
Total 370


  Past Incidents  
2011  370
2010  369
2009  329
2008  373
2007  327
2006  333
2005  282
2004  281
2003  341



 

 
Pool Fills

 
You can help Chester County, PA fire companies, visit HelpFightFire.com for details

 
NEW
Chester Co. Fire
and EMS

Fire Dept frequencies

AND

Chester Co, PA area Police Depts
as wells as Fire and EMS frequencies

from
RadioReference.com



Number of Unique Visitors Today

Counter
"Protecting Your National Heritage"
P.O. Box 62  630 Valley Park Road  Valley Forge, PA 19481