A beautiful evening at East Brandywine Fire Company to get some work done!

In preparation for the upcoming arrival of Engine 49-1, our volunteers spent the evening emptying the hose bed and adjusting the hose loads on Engine 49-2 to match the new layout.

While some members focused on reloading hose, others took the opportunity to train on hydrant operations, supply line lays, attack lines, pump ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday evening at 5:58pm, EBFC along with EMS from Westwood and West Brandywine Police were dispatched to the area of Route 82 and Hibernia Rd for an auto accident. Initial reports indicated a vehicle head on into a telephone pole with smoke from the vehicle.

MICU 244-1 arrived first and reported the occupant out of the vehicle and a pole on fire.

Chief 49 arrived and assumed command, Assistant ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday night at 10:02pm the company was dispatched to 1728 Horseshoe Pike in West Brandywine for a vehicle accident reported with injuries. QRS 49 was already enroute to another call and came upon this accident and stopped to render aid. There was 6 potential patients on scene and QRS 49 requested two additional EMS units to the scene.

Assistant 49, Rescue 49, Ladder 49 and Utility 49-1 also ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at 2:06 PM, East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Wagontown Fire Company on a reported HazMat incident in the 200 block of Barons Hill Rd, West Brandywine Township.

Initial reports indicated the caller heard a loud pop and observed a propane tank smoking on the side of the residence. Due to the nature of the call, the Chester County HazMat Team was automatically dispatched ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening at 7:52 PM, EBFC was dispatched along with EMS from Minquas to the intersection of Creek Rd & Reeds Rd for an auto accident. Initial reports indicated a two-vehicle crash, blocking the roadway with at least one injury.

QRS 49 responded first and arrived on scene with East Brandywine Police, confirming two vehicles blocking the roadway with fluids and debris present. Rescue 49, Utility ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight, Ladder 49 traveled to the Coatesville Area Senior High School for First Responders Night at the Varsity Baseball game.

First Responders were recognized by the team and those in attendance, and members had the honor of helping unfurl a 100’ American Flag for the National Anthem.

Following the ceremony, members stayed to enjoy part of the game before returning to the station.

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Taking advantage of the weather and putting in the work.

Today, some of our younger members took advantage of the beautiful weather — along with access to the acquired structure — for some additional hands-on training.

A crew of 8 members took Engine 49-2 and Utility 49-1 to the property and focused on hoseline advancement, working through different techniques and building on their skillsets.

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Members conducted training at an acquired structure in the local area on Wednesday April 1st.

Training was focused on handline advancement and roof operations.

If you live in the neighborhood off Old Homestead Rd and see emergency vehicles or personnel in the area, there is no cause for concern. This activity is strictly a training exercise.

This location will also be used for additional training ... (Full Story & Photos)