Hamburg Vol. Forest Fire Crew

Hamburg Vol. Forest Fire Crew Responding to wildland fires in Berks & surrounding counties since 1949

Established: 1949 by Hamburg, PA residents Preston & Anna Derck in response to a number of large forest fires that occurred on the Blue Mountains north of the town; incorporated as a 501(c) nonprofit organization in 1981

Coverage: the Berks County portion of William Penn State Forest (DCNR FD17), and surrounding areas

Crew: (All Volunteer) State Fire Warden, Assistant Warden, and fifteen members
*** Always seeking new crew members! ***

HVFFC will be sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid class, including CPR and AED training, in October. The course will inclu...
08/28/2026

HVFFC will be sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid class, including CPR and AED training, in October. The course will include three consecutive Sundays starting at 9am. Please contact Dean for more information and to RSVP! RSVPs are required as space is limited.

08/25/2026
08/08/2026
Today is Smokey’s Birthday Bash! Come hang out with Smokey, enjoy food & free activities, and vote on your favorite fire...
08/08/2026

Today is Smokey’s Birthday Bash!
Come hang out with Smokey, enjoy food & free activities, and vote on your favorite fire truck.

*~* This Saturday August 8! *~*
08/04/2026

*~* This Saturday August 8! *~*

🎉 COME CELEBRATE! It's Smokey Bear's birthday and we're throwing a party at the Berks County Heritage Center! Join us for Smokey's Birthday Celebration this Saturday, August 8 from 10am-2pm.

The Berks County Heritage Center is located at 1102 Red Bridge Road.

Community Event at the Salvation Army Family Store in Hamburg today until 2pm! Come out and say HELLO 👋
07/25/2026

Community Event at the Salvation Army Family Store in Hamburg today until 2pm! Come out and say HELLO 👋

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Hamburg, PA
19526

Telephone

+16107805986

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