Minquas Fire Company No. 2 yesterday accepted a $5,000 grant from Energy Transfer through its First Responder Fund, which will aid in the purchase of a new ambulance.

Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified energy logistics companies in the country, with approximately 3,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure and gathering systems located in Pennsylvania.

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At 4:38 am, February 5th, Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to an accident with entrapment on Quarry Rd. Crews from both companies worked together with EMS to stabilize the vehicle, remove the driver's side door, and vertically displace the roof of the vehicle to successfully extricate the patient.... (Full Story & Photos)

Minquas Fire Company No. 2 is pleased to announce the new line up of officers for 2020. Congratulations and good luck towards a productive and safe year!!

In addition to the hundreds of hours spent training, attending community events, and work details around the firehouse, MFC members responded to 436 fire calls and 2937 EMS calls in 2019. Thank you to all the operational and administrative members ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1:08pm, MFC fire/EMS responded with Station 45 (Alert FC) to an automobile accident in front of the CCIU on Boot Road in East Caln. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident partially blocking the roadway. Crews cleared debris and fluids from the roadway, and provided traffic control. Those injured were evaluated and treated on location by EMS, and refused transport to the hospital. Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year, Minquas Fire/EMS is dispatched to multiple cardiac arrest incidents. Our greatly trained EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters do everything they can to save these individuals. Minquas is honored to be one of the Pennsylvania EMS agencies to have received the 2019 CARES Award for performing and providing outstanding care to patients in cardiac arrest with a 61% survival rate over the past ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:18am, DFD crews were returning from a fire alarm at Texas Roadhouse, when they came upon a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of the Route 30 bypass and E. Lancaster Ave in East Caln. After further investigation, one driver was found to be confined to the vehicle and several subjects were injured. Battalion 46 (Brooks) established "Lancaster Avenue Command" and requested an additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Chester County EMS Council held their 15th Annual EMS awards ceremony in the Red Clay Room at the Kennett Square Fire Company May 23th, where Minquas Fire Company and several members were among those honored for their exemplary services. This ceremony coincides with National Emergency Medical Services Week, which honors the dedication of those who provide daily frontline lifesaving medical services.

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At 1:28pm, MFC was dispatched for an engine to assist Station 6 (Exton) at a house fire on Spruce Drive in West Whiteland. Chief 6 (K. Miller) was advised by Chester County Fireboard of multiple calls reporting an attached garage fire, and police were on location confirming a working fire. A "working fire dispatch" was requested, dispatching Air 46 as well on the assignment. Several chief officers ... (Full Story & Photos)