“Committed to serving our community,” is the motto all of us at Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company continue to strive for. As our community has continued to grow, our ability to obtain sufficient numbers of volunteers to respond to emergencies has decreased. In response to the decreasing volunteers, Caln Township and Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company have recognized and worked diligently together on ways to make sure there were personnel available for emergency responses. Starting in January 2016, Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company has added an additional Firefighter/EMT during the daytime hours to respond to any emergencies that can occur. Adding this second Firefighter/EMT not only benefits the fire company but greatly benefits the residents, businesses and visitors to Caln Township.

The three members pictured below have been a huge asset in filling the second Firefighter/EMT position and ensuring our community receives the best service possible. We cannot begin to thank not only these featured members but all of our members for their outstanding efforts in protecting the residents, business owners, and visitors of Caln Township. Please join us in thanking all of our members for their hard work and dedication to not only the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company but to the community.

Name: Tom Yervelli
Current Occupation: Career Firefighter/ EMT
Year Joined the Fire Service: Joined the Fire Service in 2000. Joined Thorndale Fire Company in 2010
Certifications Held: Firefighter 1 & 2, Fire Service Instructor 1, Pumper Operator 1 & 2, Aerial Operations, Hazardous Materials Operations, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Specialized Rescue Technician and PA EMT-B
Why did you join the Fire Service? Tom joined the fire service to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Current Hobbies: In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family including his wife and new born son. When not spending time with his family, Tom enjoys both watching and playing Football, Baseball and Pro Wrestling.

Name: Kyle Vaughn
Current Occupation: Career Firefighter/ EMT / Station EMS Supervisor
Certifications Held: Firefighter 1 & 2, Fire Service Instructor 1, Fire Officer 1, Hazardous Materials Technician, Pumper Operator 1 & 2, Aerial Operations, PA EMT-B, Vehicle Rescue Technician and numerous other Fire/EMS Certifications.
Year Joined the Fire Service: Joined Malvern Fire Company in 2002. Joined Thorndale Fire Company in 2009.
Why did you join the Fire Service? Kyle joined the fire department because it was a family tradition. Kyle’s Great Grandfather down to himself have been involved in the fire service in various capacities. In addition to the fire service being a family tradition, Kyle relishes the feeling of being able to help the public in their time of need.
Current Hobbies: In Kyle’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and watching his children grow up. In addition, Kyle loves to play golf, baseball and football.

Name: Keith Whitely
Current Occupation: Career Firefighter/ EMT
Certifications Held: Firefighter 1 & 2, Pumper Operator 1 & 2, PA EMT-B, Hazardous Materials Operations, Swift Water Technician Level, CORE Rescue, Rapid Intervention Team, Advanced Engine Company Operations, Fire Service Instructor 1, Fire Officer 1 and Vehicle Rescue Technician
Year Joined the Fire Service: Joined Minquas Fire Company #2 in 2007. Joined Thorndale Fire Company in 2010.
Why did you join the Fire Service? Keith joined the fire service to help people as well as for the physical and mental challenges that are encountered every day with firefighting.
Current Hobbies: Keith enjoys spending time with his family, friends and his dogs. In addition, Keith enjoys doing various projects at his home and building things with his hands.