This morning around 5:20 am, the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Trestle Place in East Caln Township for a vehicle fire. While enroute units were advised there were multiple commercial vehicles on fire. Engine 45 from Alert Fire Co. No. 1 arrived and deployed a front bumper line to begin fire attack. Engine 46-2 arrived shortly after establishing a water supply and deploying ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 8:23pm the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a residential fire in East Caln Township. Asst. Chief 45 arrived first a confirmed the report of a fire in the attack. Engine 46-1 and Tower 45 (Alert Fire Company No.1) responded at the first due engine and ladder. Engine 46-1 initiated fire attack with a 300' hose line and Tower 45 positioned themselves for vertical ... (Full Story & Photos)
Just before 10:00am Engine 46-2 and Air 46 responded to a residential fire in West Bradford Township. Engine 46-2 arrived as the second due engine and supplied Engine 38 (Thorndale Fire Company) with water. While onscene crews assisted with fire attack, overhaul, and refilled SCBA cylinders.
At noon today the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to an auto accident with entrapment in East Caln Township. Engine 46-2, Rescue 45, MICU 46-4, and Downingtown Fire Police made the response. Crews stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof to extricate the driver.... (Full Story & Photos)
Engine 46-2 responded to a vehicle fire on the Westbound Route 30 Bypass in East Caln Township. Upon arrival the vehicle was fully involved and crews stretched a hose line to extinguish the fire. The car was not occupied at the time of the fire.... (Full Story & Photos)
Residents and business owners of Downingtown Borough and East Caln Township, please keep an eye on your mailbox for the 2024 Downingtown Fire Department Fund Drive Mailers. Every year we ask for the public’s support in helping to offset costs associated with facility maintenance, equipment purchases, and other expenditures.
Congratulations to Firefighter Cooper Wood on your graduation from Firefighter I Class 24-01 on Wednesday evening. Firefighter Wood joined our organization as a junior member in March 2022. From the day he started his enthusiasm and determination is admired by his fellow firefighters. Cooper has taken on many responsibilities that have helped our organization and fire department.
On May 3, 2024 the Minquas Fire Company No.2 achieved the 75% Certification of National Professional Qualifications Standards. This achievement is valid for 3 years through the Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner. We were able to accomplish this through the hard work and dedication of our members. In order to achieve this level of certification 75% of our members need to be certified ... (Full Story & Photos)
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