Around 11:00pm on July 4th the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire in Downingtown Borough. Assistant 45 (J. Trego) arrived first to find a fully involved shed between two homes with fire extending into the one home. Crews from Tower 45 and Engine 45 arrived and began with fire attack. Crews from Engine 46-1 and Engine 46-2 assisted with fire attack and checking for extension. ... (Full Story & Photos)
During the evening of Thursday, June 26th Engine 46-2 was dispatched to assist Lionville Fire Company and surrounding mutual aid on a residential fire in Uwchlan Township. First arriving units arrived to find fire through the roof. The crew from Engine 46-2 assisted with fire attack on the second floor and checking for extension.
On May 23rd, Chester County car seat technicians—led by Paramedic Fastman—joined forces with Mazi Adoption Services, the Downingtown Library, and fellow safety professionals in a powerful demonstration of community collaboration and commitment to public safety. The child passenger safety event, held at Station 46, marked the conclusion of EMS Week 2025 and supported the mission of Foster Care Awareness ... (Full Story & Photos)
Minquas Fire Company EMS and Mazi Adoption and Family Services Partner to Host Community Car Seat Check Event
Downingtown, PA — Minquas Fire Company EMS is proud to partner with Mazi Adoption and Family Services to host a Community Car Seat Check in celebration of EMS Week and Foster Care Awareness Month. This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from ... (Full Story)
Fleet Upgrade Alert – No Cause for Concern! Exciting news from Minquas EMS! Our fleet is undergoing some much-anticipated upgrades, starting with a full rechassis of Ambulance A3, made possible through our partnership with Glick Fire Equipment.
While A3 is off receiving its enhancements, you may see a temporary loaner ambulance responding to calls. It may not wear our signature Minquas colors but ... (Full Story & Photos)
Engine 46-2 and Air 46 assisted West Whiteland Fire Company on a residential fire in West Whiteland Township. Crews assisted with fire attack and filling air cylinders.
Thomas E. “Pop-Pop” Lee, Jr., 86, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home in Simpson Meadows, Downingtown, with his family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann Lee who passed away in 1997. Born in West Chester and raised in the West Ward of Downingtown, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Lee, Sr. and Dorothy (Phillips) Lee.
Two years ago the process started to purchase two new engines for the Downingtown Fire Department to replace the aging engines in our fleet. After viewing a few different engines from Chester County and Lancaster County an engine spec was established that took into consideration our response area and neighboring jurisdictions. The low roof will make it ... (Full Story & Photos)
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