Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company

Chester County, PA - Station 68

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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 15, 2013 - Company Meeting
      Starts at 8 pm Members Only

 Jun 1, 2013 - Beef and Beer

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.

 

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Join us at First Fridays This Summer!

Last month VFVFCo, made its inaugural debut at First Friday. Join us June 7th in the parking lot at Main & Bridge Streets. We’d love to meet the people that support us in and around the Schuylkill Township area. Stay in touch with our activities by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.  We hope to see you there!
Valley Forge Participates in the Dogwood Parade

For years, the Phoenixville Area Jaycees have sponsored The Dogwood Festival held in Reeves Park. This year’s festival ran from May 13th through May 18th. The big event for the festival is the Dogwood Parade, held on the last day of the festival. (Full Story and Photos)

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Recently, units from Valley Forge & Kimberton Fire Companies, West End Ambulance and The Schuylkill Township Police gathered at the Renaissance Academy to show the darker sides of distracted and impaired driving.

Just before noon, the companies were dispatched to the area of the student parking lot for an accident with entrapment... (Full Story and Photos)
22nd annual Golf Tournament

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 22nd annual Golf Tournament on May 4, 2013, this has been another successful fund raiser for the fire company.
And a sincere thank you to all of our sponsors... (Sponsor List)
West End Fire Company #3 is STILL your ambulance service 

Lately there have been some changes in the community to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and all of the specifics may not have been explained to you. The Township Supervisors and I thought it would be prudent to explain some of what has occurred in the community... (Full Story and Photo)

Residential Sprinklers; Your Personal Firefighter

The argument between advocates of personal safety and personal freedom has been growing. Indeed, last year there was a very loud debate in Harrisburg that affected the safety of anyone purchasing a newly constructed home as well as the safety of firefighters.

.. (Full Story and Photos)
Fire Safety Training at Local Housing Facility
 
SCHUYLKILL, PA. - On Tuesday, January 29th, three Valley Forge firefighters headed over to Liberty House, a local mental-health housing facility, to discuss fire safety with the staff members. Due to the high occupancy of Liberty House, it is important to constantly review and practice fire safety procedures and fire drills... (full story and photos)
Residential Sprinklers Stop Fire in Home

Just after 3:30 a.m. on January 11th, the volunteers of Valley Forge Fire Company were alerted to a fire alarm in a group home for adults with developmental difficulties. A few moments after dispatch, the Deputy Chief arrived on the scene and reported an active alarm and that the house had been evacuated...(Full Story and Photos) 
Accident with Entrapment on Pothouse Rd.
Schuylkill Twp, Pa. - The men and women of Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company got off to a brisk start of the 2013 New Year when they were dispatched, along with two MICU’s from West End EMS, to an automobile crash that was dispatched as “serious” on Pothouse Road, east of S. Norris in Schuylkill Township... (Full Story and Photos)
House Fire in East Vincent

East Vincent Twp, Pa. - Shortly after lunch on Dec 27th the VFVFCo was dispatched to assist Ridge Fire Co station 62 on a working dwelling fire on Ellis Woods Road in East Vincent Township. Ellis Woods  Command had requested an engine and manpower due to the weather and stubborn fire conditions... (Full Story and Photos)
VFVFCo Participates In WXTU Toy Truck Parade

December 3, 2012.  Instead of sleeping in on a chilly Saturday morning, five firefighters and their companion, Sproket, loaded up Engine 68-1 with toys and headed East on I-76 to participate in the WXTU Toy Truck Parade.  (Full story and photos)
Valley Forge Fire; A Week In Review

October 26, 2012 - Over the past seven days, Valley Forge Volunteers responded to over 10 calls for service. This was in addition to the weekly trainings held on Monday night. This week’s activities demonstrated the diversity needed in today’s ever changing emergency services...(full story and photos)
Fire Prevention Open House

SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA - The Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company held an open house on Monday, October 8, 2012, to celebrate Fire Prevention Week.  Nearly 110 children attended the event with their parents... (Full Story and Photos)
Station 68 takes top honors at State Convention

For 133 years, the Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania has held a convention within the commonwealth. This year’s was held in Norristown in conjunction with Norristown Borough’s bicentennial.  Each year, the Association offers training and meetings for the betterment of all Pennsylvania firefighters... (Full Story and Photos)
VFVFCo Prepares for 2012 State Firemen's Convention

The officers and active crew of Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company are pleased to announce that Station 68 will be participating in this year's Pennsylvania State Firemen's Convention Parade to be held this Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Norristown, PA.  The parade will start at 1pm and will wind through the Historic West End and Downtown Business Districts of Norristown... (Full Story)
7th annual Poker Run

SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA - Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company's 7th annual Poker Run was held on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Once again an outstanding success, the event attracted 222 participants to the annual motorcycle ride fund raiser... (Full Story and Photos)
Engine 68-1 arrives at VFVFCo Main Station

On Friday September 14, The Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company placed a new piece of apparatus in service. The unit will be designated Engine 68-1 and meets the Chester County specifications for both Engine and Rescue. The combination of two of firefighting equipment into one has become very popular to reduce the total number of apparatus needed on scene to mitigate the given emergency. (Full Story and Photos)
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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."


 
 2013 Incidents  
Jan  42
Feb 27 
Mar  26
Apr 25
May  2
Jun  
Jul  
Aug  
Sep  
Oct  
Nov  
Dec  
Total 123

 2012 Incidents  
Jan  34
Feb  26
Mar  33
Apr  37
May  14
Jun  25
Jul  25
Aug  23
Sep  33
Oct  48
Nov  30
Dec  21
Total 350

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



 

 
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P.O. Box 62  630 Valley Park Road  Valley Forge, PA 19481