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)
On Saturday, April 29th our Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Spring Vendor & Craft Sale that was held in our apparatus bay. Shoppers had the opportunity to view and buy from local vendors and crafters. It was a great rainy day activity and the perfect opportunity to buy something for Mother's Day. Food was availably from the Philly Hots Food Truck. Thank you to everyone who came out!
At 6:48pm Engine 46-2 was dispatched to assist Lionville Fire Company and additional mutual aid on a mobile home fire in Uwchlan Township. Engine 46-2 made the response while the assignment was quickly upgraded to a working fire, which added Air 46. Engine 46-2 arrived as the first due engine and immediately went into service with a handline for fire attack. The crew from Air 46 supplemented the crew ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Wednesday evening the career and volunteer personnel of the Downingtown Fire Department attended a live burn training at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville. During our time there members were able to participate in multiple training evolutions that included: fire attack, search and rescue, hoseline advancement, water supply, and ground ladder placement.
Yesterday afternoon the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 Block of Brandywine Avenue for a House Fire. Engine 46-1, Engine 46-2, and Air 46 made the response.
Thank you to our mutual aid companies from West Bradford, Thorndale, East Brandywine, West Whiteland and West Chester for your assistance. Thank you to Honeybrook Fire Company for covering our station while we were out.
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