It is with great respect and admiration that we remember Frank H. Riepen Jr., who passed away on January 4, 2025. Frank’s life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his community, particularly through his many years of service with the East Whiteland Township Volunteer Fire Association, the Goshen Fire Company, and as a Navy veteran.

As a volunteer firefighter and EMT, Frank was a true pillar ... (Full Story)

Station 5 is the recipient of another Eagle Scout project. Likhit Kumar Manga of Troop 78 recently completed the restoration of the decorative siren on our property. This siren was active for decades at our fire station located on Planebrook Road. When 911 calls were dispatched, the siren would sound out, calling the volunteers to the station.

The need for the siren was replaced by advances ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, June 3, 2024, over 120 of the Great Valley School District K. D. Markley 2nd graders made their annual trip to Station 5!

During their visit, the 2nd graders were able to learn about our apparatus, the tools that we use and how we use them, and more.

The 2nd graders donated $881.50 to Station 5, thank you for the visit and your support!

Thank you to the East Whiteland Police Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, May 13, 2024, at the East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association’s Board of Directors meeting, Fire Company President and Fire Captain Gary McCusker, and Member Karen McLay were sworn in as Fire Police Officers for Station 5 by Rich Orlow, East Whiteland Township Supervisor.

Fire Police assist with providing safety at emergency scenes. This includes crowd control and directing traffic. You ... (Full Story & Photos)

The East Whiteland Fire Company is proud to be the beneficiary of a recent Eagle Scout project. Jacob Diederich of Troop 78 constructed a ‘wall breach’ training prop for use by our firefighters. This training prop helps to simulate the conditions a firefighter would face when trapped in a room and the only escape was through a wall.

Jacob is a high school sophomore and currently holds the rank ... (Full Story & Photos)