Shortly after midnight Engine 46-1, Rescue 45, and MICU 46 responded to a single vehicle accident on Route 113 in East Caln Township. Crews assisted with fluid control, debris cleanup, and traffic control.... (Full Story & Photos)
Air 46 assisted Honey Brook Fire Company (Station 33) and other mutual aide on a large barn fire in Honey Brook Township. While onscene crews assisted with refilling SCBA cylinders for approximately 3 hours.
Air 46 is a specialty unit that is often requested by our neighboring fire companies to refill SCBA cylinders at house or building fires. ... (Full Story)
Minquas EMS recently took delivery of Ambulance 46-4. This is a new 2021 Ford F-550 4x4 Horton Type 1 Ambulance from VCI. Over the next several days, the department will be preparing the vehicle for its state DOH inspection to certify the vehicle prior to it being put into service.
The new ambulance features a Stryker Power Loading System, a Lucas Chest Compression ... (Full Story & Photos)
Earlier this morning Engine 46-2, MICU 46, and Engine 45 from Alert Fire Co. No. 1 were dispatched for a vehicle fire on the Route 30 Bypass in East Caln Township. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from an enclosed utility trailer. The fire was quickly extinguished using a front bumper preconnect hose line. The trailer was then moved off the Bypass to empty the contents and ensure there wasn’t any ... (Full Story & Photos)
For the month of May there were 40 fire dispatches, which was a decrease of 3 (-6.9%) calls compared to May 2021 (43 calls). EMS handled 292 medical emergencies, which was an increase of 13 (+4.8%) medical emergencies compared to May 2021 (279). So far May has the highest call volume for EMS emergencies in 2022. We'd like to recognize our entire EMS staff for their dedication, compassion, and professionalism. ... (Full Story & Photos)
We’d like to thank Downingtown Borough and East Caln Township for purchasing two new engines for the Downingtown Fire Department. These two new Pierce Enforcer Pumper engines will be replacing current aging apparatus within our fleet.
Thank you to Glick Fire Equipment Company for assisting us throughout the initial planning process.
Both of the engines will be completely identical, including the ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Monday, May 30th the Downingtown Fire Department attended the Memorial Day Parade in Downingtown Borough. Following the parade personnel attended a memorial service that was hosted in Kerr Park.
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