Today marks the 19 year anniversary of the passing of Fire Chief Michael Romig. It’s hard to believe that 19 years has slipped by us already. No one would have ever thought that we would get that phone call on that cold April morning 19 years ago when God took him away from us.

Mike had been a member of the Elverson Fire Company since 1964 and had held many offices in the organization. Mike was the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 69-5 was alerted to assist Berks 24 (Geigertown) on a working woods fire. Shortly after response, dispatch received requests for additional manpower. ATV 69, towed by Utility 69-1 with manpower, made the response. Engine 69-5 arrived and supplied water to Tanker 72 (Brecknock) who was supplying Attack 24. The crew from Engine 5 made their way in to the woods to assist crews with a fire line ... (Full Story & Photos)

The TVFD was alerted to the 200 block of Millard Rd for the brush fire. Brush 69-1, Brush 69-2, Engine 69-1, Engine 69-5 made responses. Upon arrival, Brush 69-1 advised of a 1/4 grass fire burning against an abandoned house. Chief 69 asked for Brush 48 and Engine 48-5 to assist due to the remote location. The Engines staged on the roadway to supply water due to access being only by 4x4 vehicles.... (Full Story & Photos)

5 members of the TVFD completed their certification (and recertification) to become Wildland Firefighters. This certification combines multiple online classes and in station training totaling about 25 hours. Classes completed were:
L-110 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
S‐130 ‐ Firefighter Training
S‐190 ‐ Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
IS‐700 ‐ National Incident Management System ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, TVFD member enjoyed our annual membership appreciation dinner at the Holiday Inn in Morgantown. Members enjoyed hors d’oeuvres during social hour and a full meal followed by an awards ceremony.
The following awards were given out this year:
Firefighter of the year: Josh Stewart

Fire Police of the year: Cameron Whiteman

Junior Firefighter of the year: Emmett Ponsell

Michael D. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 15:35 the Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at Hollywood Casino. Engine 69-5 went en route with 6. Chief 69 went on location with a vehicle fully involved with extension onto 2 other vehicles. Engine 69-5 arrived and deployed both front bumper lines to extinguish the fire. Engine 69-1 responded with 4 and upon arrival manpower assisted with overhaul and clean up. Incident was placed under ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently the Twin Valley Fire Department has received multiple requests for comment regarding the proposed Kurtland Farms biogas project. Being a 503(c) organization, the Twin Valley Fire Department is committed to staying neutral in this matter. Please note, regardless of the outcome of this project, the Twin Valley Fire Department will always be ready and prepared to serve our community. ... (Full Story)

TVFD units were alerted to the area of 176 and 23 for an accident involving a tractor trailer. Chief 69 arrived and advised incoming units to shut down 176 southbound and also there was a fuel spill involved. Rescue 69 arrived and controlled fluids and assisted with traffic control. Utility 69-2 along with 69-30 shut down the interstate at the top of the ramp and diverted all traffic towards the Rt.10 ... (Full Story & Photos)