First West Chester Fire Company

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Welcome to the Official Website for the 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. The Station is located at South Bradford Avenue and West Miner Street in East Bradford Township.  The First West Chester Fire Company provides fire/rescue coverage to West Chester Borough, as well as West Goshen, East Bradford, Westtown, Birmingham, and Thornbury Townships. As the oldest company in the West Chester Fire Department, our volunteer organization has been proudly serving our communities since 1799.

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Passing of Member Timothy O'Connor, Corporal Pennsylvania State Police

First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, March 09

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2026

West Chester Fire Department Mourns the Loss of PSP Corporal Timothy O’Connor

West Chester, PA – The members of the First West Chester Fire Company and the entire West Chester Fire Department join our brothers and sisters in the Pennsylvania State Police in mourning the death of Corporal Timothy O’Connor, who was killed in the line of duty on March 8, 2026, while ... (Full Story & Photos)

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First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, March 03

Aggressive Engine Company.
Renovated Dorm Rooms.

Immediate Rooms Available. Visit our website for more information. www.firstwestchester.org

Like and Share to spread the word... (Full Story & Photos)

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While it’s usually all work and no play for our fireman during the snow, that’s not the case for our Station 51 kiddos!

First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, February 23

They had so much fun building Frosty today!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Sending a big shout out to all of our guests, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make our annual designer bag bingo a huge success!

First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, February 01

We are extremely grateful for your continued support and can’t wait to see you all again next year!... (Full Story & Photos)

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House Fire Assist- Caln Township Wessies go back to back in the early morning hours

First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51, December 12

First call was to standby at West Whiteland Fire Company while they operated at a fire in Paoli. As 51-2 was clearing from Exton we were added to the House Fire in Caln township. Crews secured the utilities and performed overhaul operations before being released by command.... (Full Story & Photos)

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