Watkins Vol Fire Dept

06/18/2026

Super excited to see the things happening on the south side of our county!!!!

🚒 **Exciting Updates from Epsom Volunteer Fire Department!** 🚒

We’re excited to share two major projects that are currently underway to help us better serve the Epsom community for years to come.

🔴 **New Engine Update**
Our new **E-One fire engine** has officially entered production at the E-One factory in Florida! The apparatus is expected to be completed over the next few months, and we look forward to sharing progress updates as construction continues.

🏗️ **Station Expansion Project**
Construction has officially begun on our station expansion project. A new **drive-through apparatus bay** is being added to the station to provide a dedicated home for the new engine and improve our operational capabilities.

These projects represent a significant investment in the future of emergency services in our community, and we are grateful for the continued support from our residents, firefighters, and local leaders.

Be sure to follow our page as we share updates and photos throughout both projects!

**Serving the Epsom community with pride.** 🚒🇺🇸

📸 Stay tuned for construction and apparatus build progress updates!

06/17/2026

Happy Birthday to Lt. David Ward!

Ward is one of those people you can always count on. Whether it’s a call in the middle of the night, a training class, or helping out around the station, he’s always willing to step up and get the job done.

We appreciate everything you do for Watkins and hope you have a great birthday today. Enjoy your day—you’ve earned it!

06/09/2026

Happy 18th Birthday to Katelin Guerrant!

Today, Katelin officially becomes a “full-grown firefighter” with WVFD. Having been around the department since the day she was born, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into a hardworking, dedicated young woman with a true passion for helping others.

Her work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to serving our community make us proud to have her on our team.

Happy Birthday, Katelin! We’re excited to see what the future holds for you.

05/30/2026

Congratulations to a Watkins original on his 31 years of service and retirement!

05/26/2026

Please help us congratulate Katelin Guerrant on graduating high school! 🎓

Katelin has done a great job balancing school while serving with Watkins Volunteer Fire Department, and we’re proud of everything she’s accomplished. In the next month, she will also be moving up from the rank of Junior Firefighter — something she has worked hard to earn.

We’re excited to see what the future holds for her and proud to have her as part of the Watkins family. Congratulations, Katelin! 🚒🔥

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. From all of us at Watkins Fire Department, we thank those who gave everything for this nation and keep their families in our thoughts today.

🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Welcome Wesley!!!!

We are proud to welcome Wesley Norwood as our Community Paramedic. Wesley brings dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to serving our community both in and out of emergency situations. His experience, professionalism, and passion for patient care make him a valuable addition to our EMS family.

As a Community Paramedic, Wesley will play an important role in connecting patients with resources, improving healthcare access, and helping provide proactive care throughout our community. We are excited to see the positive impact he will make and look forward to the continued service he will provide to the citizens we proudly serve.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Wesley Norwood to this important role!

Welcome aboard, Wesley! 🚑

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Watkins Volunteer Fire Department! ❤️

Today, we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, wives, daughters, and mother figures who make our homes, families, and communities stronger every single day.

Whether you’re supporting your family from home, serving beside us in emergency services, or standing behind someone who answers the call day and night — your love, strength, and sacrifice never go unnoticed.

To all the moms out there, thank you for everything you do. We hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and time with those who matter most.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Watkins VFD! 🚒🌷