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Our Volunteers
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Our Volunteers
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What makes West Reading Fire Department great, like any other organization, is its people. We are very proud of the diverse group of volunteers who have come together as a team to protect the lives and property of West Reading and its surrounding areas. We salute the dedicated men and women who make up our company: the firefighters, fire police, junior firefighters, and semi-active (fund-raising) members who keep our company strong!
Below is some information about just a few of the many fine volunteers in our company. Through this page we hope to remind everyone that firefighters are people too, with families, jobs, hobbies and interests just like yours! Be sure to check back to this page in the future, because information about more of our volunteers will be added as it is submitted to us. You never know, you might just see someone you recognize!
Below the personal information you'll find photos of our volunteers serving their company and their community through firefighting, training and fund raising activities.
(All information and photos have been provided by the members. Email addresses listed are of the individual member's personal email account. Any questions or fire department related business can be related to any of our officers or members through our company secretary.)
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Name: Edward C. Fabriziani |
Military Rank: Sergeant, US Army National Guard |
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FD Rank: Firefighter, Retired Fire Chief |
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Name: Charles K. Krause |
Military Rank: Corporal, US Marine Corps |
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Military Assignment: Military Police |
FD Rank: Firefighter |
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Serving US military since: March 19, 2001 |
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Military History: Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, NC. |
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Why I joined the military: I wanted to go somewhere with my life and I feel I made the right choice. My goals are to finish my term in two years and I should have an Associate Degree in Fire Science by the time I get out. When I get out, I plan to get a job either with the city (Reading) fire department or police department. |
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"I'd also like to say...people need to support our troops and pray for their safe return. We are here for you and to provide freedom for everyone. Just remember, if it wasn't for the men and women who serve today you wouldn't have freedom. |
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Favorite Quote: "I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to someone who rises and falls under the very blanket of freedom I provide and then question it in the way I provide it. I'd rather you said thank you and be on your way or pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to." Col. Nathan R. Jessop |
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Name: Dean E. Murray |
Email: Click here. |
DOB: 1972 |
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Rank: Lieutenant, Ret. First Assistant Chief |
Serving WRFD Since: 1992 |
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Personal Info: Dean is employed by the Borough of West Reading on the road crew. He lives in West Reading and has one son named Matthew. In his spare time, Dean enjoys cooking, baseball, football, bowling, video games and most of all, playing with his son. |
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Most memorable moment with WRFD: Dean, as the former First Assistant Fire Chief, was the Incident Commander at the structure fire at 211 South Third Avenue on Monday, March 8, 1999. This was his first command of a major incident. |
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"I'd also like to say...dial 911 in any fire situation. Don't try to handle it yourself." |
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Name: William W. Zimmerman |
Email: (none) |
DOB: 1944 |
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Rank: Business Manager, Fire Police Sergeant |
Serving WRFD Since: 1992 |
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Personal Info: "Zimmy" is a resident of West Reading and has been in the fire service for over 39 years now, with West Reading and other companies. Zimmy is a father of two and a grandfather of two, and is proud to be a season ticket holder to the Hershey Bears. |
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Most memorable experience with WRFD: Zimmy's most memorable moments so far have been getting elected Business Manager, and helping to get West Reading through the winter of 1996. (It's not widely known, but during the blizzard in January of '96, Zimmy literally lived at the station and cooked three meals a day for all of the volunteers and National Guard members who were clearing the snow!) |
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"I'd also like to say...check your smoke detectors twice a month and change the batteries at least once a year!" |
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WRFD
Company and Fire Line Officers' email addresses are
available on our "Officers" page.
Other WRFD
volunteers on the Web:
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Ruth Cardell |
Fire Police |
On December 28,
2001, the West Reading Fire Department and the Borough of West
Reading suffered a terrible loss. E. David Wenger passed away after a
long battle with cancer. Dave served as President of the Fire Company
for 25 years, and as Lieutenant and Captain for a total of 15 years.
He served as Mayor of West Reading and was the current President of
Borough Council. Dave was also on the Western Berks Water Authority
and was active in his church and other community organizations.
He will be missed
greatly by all who knew him.
