About Us
Our Story
Formed on September 19, 1872, Western Enterprise’s mission is to serve and protect the community with integrity, compassion, and dedication. By providing highly trained volunteer personnel, facilities, and equipment to support the local community, members strive to protect the lives and property of community citizens along with preserving order and public safety.
Why Join the Western Enterprise Fire Company #4?
Western Enterprise Fire Company is located at 526 Washington Avenue Hagerstown, Maryland in the heart of the West End community, conveniently located near downtown Hagerstown.
Comprised of highly trained firefighters and skilled and disciplined citizens, we strive to enhance our partnerships with communities locally, through the state and federal government.
Join to connect with fellow fire and rescue volunteers, collaborate with current members for fundraising, and guide future generations in community involvement.
Meet the Board
Cherry Rohrer
Cherry Rohrer
Cherry Rohrer
President
I have been a member since 1987, serving as vice president before becoming president in 2014. It is important to me to be able to serve my West End community. The fire service is not only something I enjoy, it is also part of my life - with many family members also involved in the fire service.
As president, I am here to help ser
President
I have been a member since 1987, serving as vice president before becoming president in 2014. It is important to me to be able to serve my West End community. The fire service is not only something I enjoy, it is also part of my life - with many family members also involved in the fire service.
As president, I am here to help serve the community and to support the men and women that put their lives on the line everyday, for each and every one of us.
Kelly Swain
Cherry Rohrer
Cherry Rohrer
Vice President
My love for the west end of Hagerstown started at Washington Square with my brothers, riding bikes and talking to the firemen. A career as an Executive Chef with the Army, I joined Western Enterprise Fire Company to share my knowledge of feeding those who are hungry. In those nearly 30 years, I have served as Trustee for 3 t
Vice President
My love for the west end of Hagerstown started at Washington Square with my brothers, riding bikes and talking to the firemen. A career as an Executive Chef with the Army, I joined Western Enterprise Fire Company to share my knowledge of feeding those who are hungry. In those nearly 30 years, I have served as Trustee for 3 terms, managed the maintenance and chaired numerous committees. I have been able to share my love for the community and fundraise to help those in need.
Tina Murphy
Cherry Rohrer
Becky Sottile
Secretary
I have been a volunteer with several fire departments since 2018. In that time, I became a volunteer EMT. It is important to me to give back as much as I can to our community.
Becky Sottile
Cherry Rohrer
Becky Sottile
Treasurer
Rev. Richard Bower
Rev. Richard Bower
Rev. Richard Bower
Chaplain
Richard C. Blair
Rev. Richard Bower
Rev. Richard Bower
Captain
With almost 50 years of service in the Western Maryland, I am committed to the safety and well-being of the fire teams as well as the community.
My years of service include:
Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
1973-2023
- served as President, Vice President, Lieutenant (Fire Operations side), 20 years on the Executive Board, delega
Captain
With almost 50 years of service in the Western Maryland, I am committed to the safety and well-being of the fire teams as well as the community.
My years of service include:
Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
1973-2023
- served as President, Vice President, Lieutenant (Fire Operations side), 20 years on the Executive Board, delegate to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Clear Spring Ambulance Club Inc.
1973-2023
- served as Chief for the Clear Spring Ambulance and Rescue Operations
- served as Captain, Lieutenant President, Vice President, executive board for 20+ years.
Washington County Fire and Rescue Company #4
2010-2023
- serves as Captain of Operations
Cumberland Valley Firefighter's Association
- serves as delegate and member
Maryland State Firefighter's Association
- 48 years+ of service
- served as President from 2018-2019
Annette Semler
Rev. Richard Bower
Rhonda L. Dayhoff
Auxiliary Chairperson
I have been President of Western Enterprise Fire Company Auxiliary since 2010. I have been volunteering many years prior to 2010. I love helping others and this is definitely a way I can give back to the community. The volunteer fire service is family oriented, and I am proud to be part of that family.
Rhonda L. Dayhoff
Rev. Richard Bower
Rhonda L. Dayhoff
Trustee
I have been a member at Western Enterprise since 2014. I am currently on the Board of Directors and the Bingo Committee. I enjoy meeting new friends and helping the community with our special functions and fundraisers.
Charles Barr
Deanna Weaver
Deanna Weaver
Trustee
I joined Western Enterprise #4 in 1964 because I wanted to help people and make a difference in my community. I was under 21, so had to get my parents to sign their approval. I worked up to Lieutenant then became Captain for 40 years.
I served as an active firefighter until 2008 but continue being active with the Company on the board side.
Deanna Weaver
Deanna Weaver
Deanna Weaver
Trustee
Based on a family tradition of serving the community, my personal need to be a part of the Fire and Rescue world finds home at Western Enterprise Volunteer Fire Company. For the past 7 years, fundraising for the community’s wellbeing is a need that I want to be a part of. Coaching Youth athletes for 20 years in Washington County ha
Trustee
Based on a family tradition of serving the community, my personal need to be a part of the Fire and Rescue world finds home at Western Enterprise Volunteer Fire Company. For the past 7 years, fundraising for the community’s wellbeing is a need that I want to be a part of. Coaching Youth athletes for 20 years in Washington County has given me the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with a wide spread group of
talented individuals. Being a part of a dedicated Team in WEVFC#4, I am able to inspire and direct new growth as a chaplain in training.
The future is bright!