What We Do
Over 90% of the calls we respond to in a month are elderly related. We do more than just fight fires.
Volunteers Needed
No matter age or physical condition there is a spot for you. We are community driven.
Did you Know?
Station 20 is the only station that is fully owned by the community and not by local government.
Get out quick, before the smoke gets thick!
Station 20 is the only Fire Station built by and maintained solely by the same community it serves. Nothing has been built, repaired, or maintained without help from the community. Below are just a few reasons you should consider helping.
- Save Lives
- Serve Your Community
- Fire & Medical Response Training
Volunteering
Young or old everyone can help.
Emergency Services
Learn vital skills to save your loved ones, yourself, and others.
Ambassador
Good at setting up community events or getting the word out?
Fire Fighting
Get hands-on experience, training, and knowledge to know what to do in case of a fire.
Dedicated to Saving Lives Helping Out Can Be Simple
Not every hero wears a cape. Find out some of the ways you can help serve.
Having Clear Numbers Reduces Wait Time
Cost:$15
Maintenance is a Large Part of Operations
Cost:$ Your TimeDedicated to Saving Lives Serving Community
The men and women of your West Putnam Fire Department are proud to serve you. Everyday the WPVFD uniformed fire personnel protect lives, property and the environment through their direct involvement in fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service. We are dedicated to your safety. Everyday we come to work, we consider it a privilege to protect and serve you.
36,777
Medical Emergencies1,789
Traffic Accidents4,476
Families Saved5,631
Community Meetings“I did not realize how much one small fire station in the country was doing for my entire community. When I found out about thier history in my city, I decided to become part of that history.”
