Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Co No 1

Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company is a civic organization that offers 24-hour fire suppression, rescue and hazardous material response services. It covers an area of more than 10 square miles and serves over 4,000 residents. The company, founded in 1895, maintains the International Navistar ladder truck, which is used for structure fires, fire alarms and carbon monoxide calls. Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company also has an engine to handle vehicle accidents, brush fires and public service calls. Its fleet additionally includes a tanker equipped with a supply hose and portable generator and portable lights and hand tools. The company features facilities to hold weddings, birthday parties and other social events of up to 200 guests. It also maintains a relief association that utilizes the company s funds to purchase safety equipment and to pay death benefits to qualifying members. Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company is located in Womelsdorf, Pa.