Much like a news reporter, my job as the Public Information Officer is to provide the community with facts and objective reports. However on this eve of the 9/11 terror attacks on our nation, I can’t help but put my feelings and the feelings of just about everyone in the fire … [Read more...]

FYI: The Photo Fund Drive has begun door to door visits. With a donation to the department, your family is invited to our firehouse on the listed dates for a family portrait to be taken by a professional photographer. We thank each and every one of you who make a donation. … [Read more...]

Featured Member of the Week: Joe Pilkerton What inspired you to become a Volunteer? My parents from hanging around the Firehouse when I was a kid. What is your most memorable moment since becoming a member? Every call is memorable so I have no particular moment. What … [Read more...]

What inspired you to become a Volunteer? I come from a family of career and volunteer firefighters as well as women who helped in the ladies auxiliary. I was raised to always help others and that became a desire that has guided me through my life. What is your most memorable … [Read more...]

Vice President & Firefighter Steven Hilgenberg Jr   How old are you? 40   How long have you been a volunteer at WBVFD? I have been a member for 21 years.   Are you a responder or administrative member? I am currently an active riding member and … [Read more...]

At approximately 10:15 this morning, WBVFD E-22, Chief 2, West Annapolis Medic 40 were dispatched to a maternity call in the area of Busy Bee cleaners. Family was en route to the hospital and was held up in traffic due to a vehicle collision at Rt 2/Lee Airpark Dr. With delivery … [Read more...]

Our featured member of the week is Assistant Chief John Sweeney. He has held many positions in the department, as an administrative member, a responder and an officer. He is ultra dedicated, volunteering almost as many hours as he works at his full time job each week. We thank … [Read more...]

Lt. Scott McDonald is a dedicated member who deserves the spotlight this week. In the past several years he's worked hard to earn the title of Lieutenant, he runs a high number of calls and is often taking classes to further his knowledge. Thank you for your hard work, … [Read more...]

Our featured member of the week is Mike Williams. Mike has done an incredible job in not only taking many classes to be able to ride but steps up to help at nearly every station function possible. Once a cadet himself, he now helps with the current cadets. This year he also … [Read more...]

Our first featured member is Caleb Cobb. As much as we'd like to brag about Caleb, we'll let you read his responses to your questions! How old are you? 18 How long have you been a volunteer at WBVFD? 3 years. Are you a responder or administrative member? … [Read more...]

On the afternoon of April 12, Brush 2 was dispatched to assist with a large brush fire in the 1100 block of Honeysuckle Lane in the Crownsville area. Initial dispatch indicated that an area of brush approximately 100' wide was on fire and spreading. The call went to 2 alarms due … [Read more...]

Sunday, April 15 from 12-4pm, stop by the station at 529 Londontown Rd to meet with our membership team and fill out an application to serve your community! Teens ages 13-15 can apply to become a cadet member as well. Free training! … [Read more...]