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First West Chester Fire Company

The First West Chester Fire Company is one of three 100% volunteer fire companies that make the West Chester Fire Department. First West Chester Fire Company provides fire coverage to the West Chester Borough, West Goshen, East Bradford, Westtown, and Birmingham Townships. As the oldest company in the WCFD, our volunteer organization has been proudly serving our communities since 1799.

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House Fire Exeter Drive

07.25.2010

Station 51 responded to house fire in West Goshen.... Read Full Story

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Traditions Training

07.18-19.2010

Station 51 participates in 16-hour engine company operations class.
Special "Thank You" from the First West Chester Fire Company to the Instructors from Traditions Training LLC. "We learned a lot!!"

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House Fire Greystone Drive

06.06.2010

On Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 1642 hours Station's 52, 53, were dispatched to a reported fire @ Greystone Drive, in West Goshen. Read Full Story

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Firefighter Survival Class

05.22.2010

Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd   First West Chester Fire Company members completed the Firefighter Safety and Survival class provided by the Chester County Fire Academy. Read Full Story

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House Fire

05.07.2010

Engine 51 was dispatched to a house fire on Sharpless St on Friday @ 1159 hours.
Engine 51-1 was in route one minute later and arrived first on the scene. Thanks to all emergency services on site the fire was brought under control immediately.
The company was available again @ 1245 hours.

Units: 51-1, Brush 51, Squad 51, Engine 52-1, Engine 52-2, Rescue 53, Ladder 53, Engine 54-1, Engine 54-2, AMB 55, West Chester Police Department

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A Day in Life

05.04.2010

Engine 51-1 was dispatched to an Automatic Fire Alarm @0850 hours. What initially seemed to be a routine call, turned out to be a very hazardous situation for everybody. The use of gas powered tools in an enclosed area created a situation with very high levels of CO and forced the crew on scene to evacuate and ventilate the building.
Quick thinking and acting of the officer in charge prevented worse.

CO (Carbon Monoxide) is a colorless and odorless gas that attaches itself to the red blood cells and prevents oxygen from bonding with hemoglobin. Symptoms and impact on the human body range from mild headaches to unconsciousness and death, depending on the concentration. CO is a byproduct of incomplete combustion i.e. from operating gas powered tools.

Symptoms of CO poisoning (NFPA)

Carbon Monoxide safety tips (NFPA)

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House Fire East Marlborough

05.03.2010

Engine 51-2 was dispatched to a house fire @ Mitchell Farm Lane @ 1850 hours. First West Chester went in en-route with a crew of 8 and arrived on scene quickly to assist with extensive overhaul. Engine 51-2 was available again @ 2150 hours.

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Grilling safety tips

04.13.2010

Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your summer kick-off barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons.

NFPA Grill Safety Tips

NFPA Safety Videos

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A Hero's Welcome for 1st Lt. John Paul Snooks, US Army

04.11.2010

On Friday April 2, 2010 The First West Chester Fire Company helped to welcome home East Bradford resident 1st Lt. John Paul Snooks.  Lt. Snooks was returning from another tour of duty with the US Army in Afghanistan.  We want to all thanks Lt. Snooks for his service.   

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Wildland Fire

04.07.2010

On April 7, 2010 The First West Chester Fire Company Forestry Crew was dispactched to assist District 11 on the Tunnel Road Fire in Luzerne County.  Upon our arrival, area crews were attempting to contain the 300+ acre fire.  Warden 17-9 Darin Groff took over Incident Command.  Crews that had been working the fire were released and the support crew from District 17 took over the mountain operations. Click here to read the full story! 

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Pumper\Driver Operator

04.04.2010

Tim O’Connor, John Morris and Mike McLaughlin successfully completed the Pumper\Driver Operator class. Congratulations!!!!!

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Basic Vehicle Rescue Class

04.02.2010

6 Members of the First West Chester Fire Company participated in the "Basic Vehicle Rescue Class" (BVR) from February 27th till March 15th. This course was a 50 hour, basic-level training program that prepared the participants to perform safe and efficient vehicle rescue. The class consisted of both classroom instruction and field practical training and is a prerequisite for the Firefighter 2 exam. Click here to see more pictures.

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Wildland FF Class

03.31.2010

On 3/31/10, our regularly scheduled drill night, crews refreshed their skills on wildland firefighting.  Lt. Morris begun the night with a power point presentation followed by hands on practical evolutions. Read Full Story

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Standby at Station 6

03.20.2010

On Saturday, March 20th, members of the First West Chester Fire Company traveled to the West Whiteland Fire company for a stand-by while they attended their annual banquet. Read Full Story

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Bus Fire on Pottstown Pike

03.07.2010

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New Historic Gallery

02.26.2010

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Dave Morris has been appointed Lieutenant

02.22.2010

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Thanks Dan for the new logo!!!

02.16.2010

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Engine 51-2 "First In" on working building Fire

02.11.2010

At 0513 hours after running over 10 calls the previous 24 hours - Station 51 was alerted to assist Station 25 (Longwood) on a Building Fire at Lenape Forge Products on Lenape Road. Engine 51-2 ... Read Full Story

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Assist Longwood on Dwelling

01.13.2010

Station 51 was wrapping up their weekly drill night when a call went out to assistStation 25 (Longwood) on the working dwelling at W. Creek Road...Read Full Story

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