The Chester County EMS Council held their 15th Annual EMS awards ceremony in the Red Clay Room at the Kennett Square Fire Company May 23th, where Minquas Fire Company and several members were among those honored for their exemplary services. This ceremony coincides with National Emergency Medical Services Week, which honors the dedication of those who provide daily frontline lifesaving medical services.

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At 1:28pm, MFC was dispatched for an engine to assist Station 6 (Exton) at a house fire on Spruce Drive in West Whiteland. Chief 6 (K. Miller) was advised by Chester County Fireboard of multiple calls reporting an attached garage fire, and police were on location confirming a working fire. A "working fire dispatch" was requested, dispatching Air 46 as well on the assignment. Several chief officers ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, Battalion Chief Brooks and EMS Chief Wurster represented Minquas Fire Company at an appreciation breakfast held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit for participating in their CHAAMP program. This program allows students with disabilities to work in the community to enhance their skills and personal interactions. Minquas has had the pleasure of CCIU student Drew come to the firehouse ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:56pm, Minquas EMS and Station 39 (West Bradford) were dispatched to an automobile accident on Shadyside Road in West Bradford. Responding units were advised to use caution due to wires down on the roadway from a multiple vehicle accident. 46-60 (Wurster) and Battalion 46 (Brooks) were in the area and arrived first confirming a two vehicle accident blocking the roadway, and began checking for ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:31pm, Air 46 and MICU 46 were dispatched to assist Station 49 (East Brandywine FC) on a working house fire in the Applecross Development. Shortly after Deputy 49 (Edwards) arrived onscene, a second alarm was requested and the assignment was upgraded to possible entrapment. Engine 46-2 responded on the second alarm and the crew arrived and assisted with fire suppression efforts directed by Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:40pm, DFD fire and EMS units were dispatched to an automobile accident at eastbound Rt 30 bypass and Rt 113 in East Caln. While units were responding, Chester County Fireboard advised of additional calls reporting a subject possibly trapped in the vehicle and another subject laying in the roadway. Engine 46-2 arrived on location confirming the location to be on Rt 113 at the Rt 30 bypass off ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Chief James R. McGowan III (retired); Jim has served in several roles over his 40+ year public safety career that includes Downingtown Borough Police Chief, Downingtown Fire Department Chief and most recently as EMS Chairman of Minquas EMS. Jim is well known and has not only been the foundation of public safety in the Downingtown area he ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Minquas Fire Company Emergency Medical Services division has received recognition from the PA Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council as part of the EMS for Children Prepared for Pediatrics program. Over 78,000 children are estimated to be transported via ambulance annually in Pennsylvania, that’s one transport every 7 minutes. In order to ensure that EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)