JUNE 20
- It is an exciting time at Minquas Fire Company. We are in the process of making preparations to relocate our fire station to a larger and better suited building that will allow us to better serve our residents for years to come. Keep track on the progress of the construction project by clicking the banner above, which will lead to a site dedicated to our new station and will be updated with pictures ... (Full Story & Photos)
APRIL 26
- Due to improved weather conditions the Chester County Commissioners have lifted the temporary County-wide ban on open burning. Residents are advised to consult with their local municipalities to determine if local burn bans are still in effect.... (Full Story)
MARCH 30
- Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:15 PM to the area of the 300 block of Farmhouse Road, in the Sunnybrook section of Downingtown, for a report of a house fire. Additional information provided at dispatch was a neighbor across the street reporting smoke from a second floor window of a house.
Deputy 46 and Assistant 45 arrived on scene with a two story dwelling with smoke ... (Full Story)
MARCH 10
- At approximately 6:30PM Engine 46-2 was requested to relocate to West Bradford Fire Company's (W.B.F.C.) Sub-Station along with Engine 47-5. At this time the W.B.F.C. along with other mutual aid companies were operating at an outbuilding fire in the 500 block of Brandywine Drive in W.B.F.C.'s first due local.
Enroute to the sub-station both Engine 46-2 and Engine 47-5 were redirected to the scene ... (Full Story)
MARCH 10
- The Minquas Fire Company No. 2 would like to remind all residents that daylight saving time 2012 will begin 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Turn clocks ahead 1 hour ("spring forward") and replace the batteries in all SMOKE DETECTORS and CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS at this time. ALL residential properties are required to have Carbon Monoxide detectors along with Smoke Detectors. If you have a question as ... (Full Story)
Air 46 seen in the cul-de-sac filling air cylinders.
Tralaina Blankenship/ Honey Brook Fire Co. #1
FEBRUARY 28
- At 9:09 PM, Minquas Fire Company No. 2 was dispatched to assist Glenmoore Fire Company on Pennswood Drive for a report of a house fire. Air 46 was requested to assist companies on scene with filling air cylinders at the scene of the incident. The crew from Air 46 assisted by filling 17 air cylinders for five different companies. Air 46 was also additionally assigned light rehab duties to the operating ... (Full Story & Photos)
FEBRUARY 27
- On Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th members from the Downingtown Fire Department attended a Structural Burn Session at the West Chester Fire Training Center. This State Fire Academy class is taught by Chester County instructors that assist students in learning basic tactics to fire suppression, hose line management, RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Operations and ladder operations. It ... (Full Story)
FEBRUARY 25
- Downingtown Fire Department was alerted at approximately 7:30PM to the 100 Block of Jefferson Ave in Downingtown Borough for a report of a house fire. Chief 45 and Deputy 46 arrived on scene with a 2 story duplex with smoke showing from the attic. Fire attack crews encountered fire conditions in the attic of the dwelling. The crew was able to hold the spread of the fire to the attic. Additional ... (Full Story)
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