On Sunday around 4:30am the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to the 100 block of East Lancaster Avenue for an apartment fire. Tower 45 and Engine 46-1 were the first arriving units. Tower 45 personnel forced entry to multiple units helping Engine 46-1 crews search for the seat of the fire. Downingtown firefighters also went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Check out episode 13 of Hearts of Heroes: Into Flames of Glory. The episode is about First responders battle a blaze that threatens a historic building, and a man loses consciousness in a house fire with his only hope being a brave firefighter who will risk his own life. Throughout the episode you may recognize some things from Chester County. At the 15 minute mark our very own Career Fire Captain, ... (Full Story)
This evening the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a commercial fire in East Caln Township. Engine 38 from Thorndale Fire Company was the first arriving engine and immediately began fire attack inside the building. Engine 46-1 completed the water supply to Engine 38 and Tower 45 from Alert Fire Co. No. 1 began roof ventilation. All other units assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)
This afternoon, Engine 46-2, MICU 46-4, Tower 45, Engine 45, and Downingtown Fire Police responded to Truman Way in East Caln Township for a reported house fire.
Engine 46-2 arrived first due securing a water supply and stretching an 1-3/4” attack line. Upon arrival the homeowner had extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher and garden hose.
Engine 46-2 and MICU 146 assisted East Brandywine Fire Company on a residential fire in East Brandywine Township during the early morning hours. While onscene crews handled checking for extension and assisting the interior fire team.
Engine 46-2, MICU 46-4, Ambulance 146-2, Rescue 45, Engine 45, and Utility 45 responded to an auto accident at Brandywine Avenue and Boot Road. Crews assisted with controlling fluids and debris in the roads and traffic control.
May 21st – May 27th is National EMS Week. National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week celebrates EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities.
We would like to recognize all EMS Practitioners throughout Chester County especially our professional staff!... (Full Story & Photos)
This afternoon the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to Norwood House Apartments for an automatic fire alarm. While en route dispatch upgraded the assignment to a building fire bringing surrounding mutual aid companies.
Engine 46-1 arrived first due securing a water supply and stretching an attack line to a second floor apartment with a well involved kitchen fire. Crews extinguished the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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