Every year in the early spring , fire company members start looking forward to our annual " live fire " training event at West Chester Fire Company training facility. This year, our event was scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd with 17 members signed up to participate in the multiple scenarios to hone their firefighting skills. The weather could not have been any better for this event with temperature ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Sunday ( March 14th ) the Forestry Division issued a " Red Flag Warning " based on a forecast from the National Weather Service for conditions ideal for wildland fire combustion, and rapid spread. Warm temperatures, very low humidity combined with high or erratic wind conditions made for a busy day thru out the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lancaster and Chester counties were extremely ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 11:34 am Station 52 was dispatched to assist Chester County Station 8 with a reported barn fire at 6144 Limeville Road in West Sadsbury Township. Chief 8 arrived with a working structure fire on side "A" requesting the working fire dispatch & tanker task force. Engine 521 w/6 responded and were on location at 11:46 am. taking the "C" side and running the 300 ft. line interior. Ladder 8 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 12:36pm, Station 52 was dispatched to the rear parking alot of Dutchway Farm Market, 365 Route 41 in Sadsbury Township for a vehicle fire within the engine compartment. Chief 52 arrived at 12:43pm with the fire under control due to a quick knock by store employees with fire extinguishers. Engine 52-1 and Tanker 52 both arrived at 12:45pm with crews checking for extensions into the passenger ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight at 10: 05 P.M. Station 42 ( Gap ) was dispatched to 1005 Brackbill Road in Salisbury Township for an Automatic Fire Alarm in a very large commercial Structure. Upon arrival of Captain 421 the alarm was upgraded due to a moderate smoke condition thru out the building on both division 1 & 2 . Engine 521 and Engine-Tanker 52 responded arriving at 10:24 P.M. Crews were immediately sent interior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 13:42, Station 52, along with mutual aid companies were dispatched for an apartment building fire at 212 Main Street, Apt.2 in Atglen Borough, Chester County. Engine 521 arrived at 13:49 reporting smoke from the 2nd Floor of side "A" , advancing attack line to 2nd floor. Engine-Tanker 52 arrived at 13:50 to complete the water supply. Ladder 8 and Truck 42 both laddered the building ... (Full Story & Photos)

11/28/20 @ 19:37 Station 52 Volunteers were dispatched for a vehicle accident w/ injuries at 185 Upper Valley Road in Sadsbury Township. Duty 52 ( Asst. Chief Reimold ) went on location at 19:44 with a vehicle thru a utility pole with wires across the roadway.
One patient self extricated was treated by Christiana Ambulance 46 while Engine 521 with crew of 6 handled all vehicle hazards.
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