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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1st Class Firefighter Stephen Pelna, September 06

Thank you to the community, sponsors, participants, and volunteers who made our event an overwhelming success!!!!

Many have asked about purchasing 225th Anniversary Apparel. We opened the online store and it will remain open until 9/15/24. If you choose the option for them to be delivered to the firehouse, we will have them some time after 10/7/24. Here is the link: https://TuttleMarketing.chipply.com/FirstWestChesterFireCompany/

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Community Block Party

1st Class Firefighter Stephen Pelna, September 01

Come help us celebrate our 225th Anniversary of continuous service to the Greater West Chester Area. The event runs from 5pm until 9pm, Wednesday September 4th. It will be held in the same block as our old firehouse. Which was at 30 North Church Street, in the heart of Downtown West Chester. There will be multiple events for all ages. The block will be broken up into the following areas: band ... (Full Story & Photos)

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WCFD PIO , July 18

West Goshen Township, PA
July 18, 2024

West Chester Borough Fire Department assisted the Goshen Fire Company with a building fire in the 1000 block of Airport Road, West Goshen Township at the USPS Postal Office. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Training never ends: Spring 2024

Line Officers, May 30

This spring was busier than ever. In addition to responding to calls, weekly drills and other community commitments, the active crew continued to work on advancing their training with outside classes and certifications.

Congratulations to the following members on their recent certifications and hard work!

Firefighter 1 (136 hour program)
Tristan Nolte
Savannah Holman - full time via Octorara Academy

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Assist to Longwood on 2nd alarm dwelling fire (video)

WCFD PIO team , May 24

May 24, 2024-

Kennett Township- Shortly after 9pm, First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51 and Good Will Fire Company #2 of West Chester were dispatched to assist Longwood Fire Company on a Working House Fire. Air 52 and Engine 51-2 responded and assisted with fire attack as well as overhaul operations. Air 52 also filled multiple air cylinders for units operating on scene.... (Full Story)


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