On Wednesday evening, members of the East Brandywine Fire Company gathered at the station for our weekly training night. For this week’s drill, firefighters were divided into Engine and Ladder Company assignments and were “dispatched” to a simulated reported house fire.

One of the advantages our company has is a dedicated training area located behind the firehouse. This space allows us to safely ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday morning at 10:02 a.m., EMS units were dispatched to the area of Vienna Boulevard and Lynmere Circle in West Brandywine for a medical emergency. MICU 244-1 from Westwood arrived on scene, and after assessing the patient, determined that air transport to the city would be necessary for medical treatment.

EBFC units were then dispatched to establish a landing zone for LifeNet 61. Engine 49-2, ... (Full Story & Photos)

East Brandywine Fire Company crews were kept busy late Thursday afternoon into the early hours of Friday morning, responding to two separate reported house fires in neighboring communities.

Working Fire – Sweet Spring Road

On Thursday at 4:14 PM, Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, along with mutual aid departments, was dispatched to the 200 block of Sweet Spring Road for a reported house fire. Initial ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each month, the EMS Division hosts specialized training for its members in addition to the company’s regular weekly training sessions. This month’s training focused on *Stop the Bleed* and was led by Instructor/Firefighter/NREMT Sean Barron.

The program was launched following the *Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting* as part of a national effort led by the *American College of Surgeons* to train ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday evening at 7:34pm the East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) to Modena Borough for a report of a garage fire. Modena Fire Company along with other mutual aid departments were also dispatched on the call.

Rescue 49, Ladder 49 and Engine 49-5 made the response from EBFC.

Engine 37 from Modena arrived on scene and laid a supply line into the scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday morning at 8:30am the East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched to the area of 626 Corner Ketch Rd for a single vehicle auto accident. QRS and Rescue 49 made the response and arrived to find East Brandywine Police on scene already with the vehicle and the operator.

EMS from Minquas transported one patient. Fire crews assisted with clean up and Flings Towing removed the vehicle and the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Sunday morning at 2:27 a.m., the East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched as part of a mutual-aid assignment to the 700 block of Southern Drive in West Whiteland Township for a reported house fire.

Engine 49-2 made the response within minutes with five members. While en route, Assistant Chief 51 (West Chester) arrived on scene and reported a working fire in the rear of the residence. Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:38 AM this morning, East Brandywine Fire Company volunteers were dispatched to Navajo Lane in West Brandywine Township for the report of a vehicle fire.

Engine 49-2, Engine 49-5 and Utility 49-1 responded. While enroute, crews were advised that Police were on location reporting a vehicle well involved, positioned approximately 30 feet from any exposures.

Engine 49-2 arrived and confirmed the ... (Full Story & Photos)