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! ***

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.

08/04/2026
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 👋

07/20/2026

Safe travels to our crews working the wildfires out west!

Hidden dangers of working in wildlands: using a chipper to help clear brush? Think Safety First!
07/20/2026

Hidden dangers of working in wildlands: using a chipper to help clear brush? Think Safety First!

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Hamburg, PA
19526

Telephone

+16107805986

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