Minquas Fire Company No. 2

2011 Incidents
  Fire ALS BLS
Jan 0 125 100
Feb 41 97 86
Mar 38 114 110
Apr 49 138 94
May 29 108 99
Jun 35 120 99
Jul 29 113 91
Aug 0 117 96
Sep 0 108 121
Oct 0 114 110
Nov 0 103 91
Dec 0 124 75
Total 221 1381 1172

Past Incidents
  Fire ALS BLS
2010 446 1327 1110
2009 437 1293 1191
2008 421 1181 1244
2007 406 1135 1199

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DFD Responds to Friday Night Accident on Route 113

JANUARY 07 - On Friday night, the Downingtown Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Route 113 near the Route 30 Bypass off ramps. Engine 46-2 and Air 46 responded simultaneously along with Ambulance 46-1 and Medic 46-1. On scene EMS requested a second ambulance and medic to the scene. Ambulance 46-2 and Medic 46-2 responded to the scene, along with MICU 87.

Upon arrival crews assisted EMS ... (Full Story)


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L-R Lukas Jenkins, EMS Captain Glenn Heininger, Kerri Downes, Denny Lamb, Bryan Baker, Shannon Adamson, Asst. Chief Michael Miller, Instructor Jeff Burroughs L-R Lukas Jenkins, EMS Captain Glenn Heininger, Kerri Downes, Denny Lamb, Bryan Baker, Shannon Adamson, Asst. Chief Michael Miller, Instructor Jeff Burroughs
Minquas EMS Celebrates It's Newest Graduate from EMT School

DECEMBER 20 - Minquas EMS would like to formally recognize a member of our organization who took the extra initiative to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

Kerri Downes successfully completed the EMT program that was offered by Chester County Department of Emergency Services and has received her PA DOH EMT Basic Certification. This program requires dedication on the part of the students and sacrifices from ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Tis the Season for Chimney Fires

DECEMBER 16 - Downingtown Fire Department (Stations 46 and 45) were dispatched to the 300 block of West Pennsylvania Ave for a report of a chimney fire. Additional information upon dispatch was red ambers and smoke from the chimney. Assistant 45 arrived on scene and reported smoke from the chimney. Engine 46-1 and Engine 46-2 responded out of station together. Station 46 provided water supply and fire suppression ... (Full Story)


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Election for 2012 Line Officers Held

DECEMBER 11 - This evening the active force attended an annual special meeting, which is held on the second Sunday of December at 7:00PM, to elect the line officers for the upcoming 2012 year. The positions are traditionally determined by a ballot vote. A committee assembled 1 month prior to the election determining which nominees were eligible to run in the election. Due to eligibility and candidate withdrawals ... (Full Story)


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Happy Thanksgiving From Minquas Fire Company

NOVEMBER 24 - All of us at Minquas Fire and EMS would like to wish you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

If you or any of your loved ones will be using a turkey fryer this year please watch William Shatner & State Farm's informative youtube videos:

- Shatner's Story: http://youtu.be/EYkRF_FmD40

- Turkey Fryer Fire Demonstration: http://youtu.be/ETBD0EqQGoU


Follow these tips from the American Red Cross ... (Full Story)


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Minquas Turkey Fair: This Saturday 11/19/11

NOVEMBER 19 - Minquas Fire Company will hold their annual Turkey Fair Raffle THIS Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 7pm. Come on down and try your chance at winning a turkey for your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy beer specials by Victory Brewing, baked goods to win, and more! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we would love to see everyone there for a great time and to help support your local fire company! ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Two Alarm House Fire (Assist to Station 39)

NOVEMBER 18 - At approximately 8:30pm, Station 39 (West Bradford) and Station 46 were dispatched to the 1600 block of Creagh Knoll Lane for a dwelling fire. Additional information upon dispatch was a chimney with possible extension into the attic. While apparatus were responding, Chief 39 arrived on location with a single family dwelling with fire from the roof. The working dispatch and a second alarm were struck ... (Full Story)


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Minquas Fire Company Announces Active Force Officer Nominations for 2012

NOVEMBER 02 - Minquas Fire Company Executive Board announces a special meeting for active force Fire and EMS Line Officer Nominations to be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 1900 Hours in the Meeting Room at the fire house at 202 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Any member in good standing with the company may attend the meeting.
... (Full Story)


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