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2023 Incidents
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Jan 46 364
Feb 34 369
Mar 48 470
Apr 46 498
May 36 467
Jun 51 509
Jul 53 546
Aug 49 510
Sep 56 467
Oct 47 493
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0
Total 466 4693

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2022 505 3867
2021 509 3062
2020 378 2721
2019 436 2937
2018 459 2655
2017 466 2645
2016 443 2578
2015 431 2486
2014 489 2617
2013 413 2465
2012 395 2608
2011 444 2553
2010 436 2437
2009 437 2484


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Two Alarm Fire in Downingtown Borough

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, November 19

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)

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Hearts of Heroes, Season 5, Episode 13: Into the Flames of Glory

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, November 18

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)


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Commercial Fire in East Caln Township

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, November 09

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)

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No Caption House Fire in East Caln Township

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, May 31

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.

Crews remained on scene for a little over an hour ... (Full Story & Photos)

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House Fire in East Brandywine Township

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, May 27

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.

Photo courtesy of IrishEyez Photography... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Auto Accident in Downingtown Borough

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, May 26

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.

The bus involved did not have any students onboard.... (Full Story & Photos)

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EMS Week 2023

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, May 22

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)

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No Caption Apartment Fire at Norwood House Apartments

FF/EMT Jeff Cole, May 18

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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