Tonight crews participated in a live burn drill at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center. A live burn is where crews train with live fire in a controlled environment. Crews from both stations (Minquas and Alert) practiced hoseline management and fire suppression. We are able to have a few different scenarios before the night was through. A special thank you to the Chester County Dept. of ... (Full Story & Photos)

During our monthly meeting, members were surprised with a time lapse video of the construction of our fire station. A big thank you to member Lukas Jenkins and the people who helped him put this video together. Please take a few minutes and watch the video below.... (Full Story)

During weekly training, crews went to the Chester County Public Safety Training Center (CCPSTC) to train for propane tank fires. Instructors explained how to approach a propane tank fire and how to safely reach and shut the value of the tank. Crews then went through multiple evolutions to become more proficient with this type of fire. While there are many homes that have propane tanks outside their ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the late hours of Saturday evening, the Downingtown Fire Dept. was dispatched with Glenmoore Fire Company (Station 48) for a working house fire. Air46 responded with a crew to the scene. Engine 46-2 was on a standby covering Twin Valley (Station 69) while they enjoyed their banquet. Due to the staffing and proximity of the incident, Engine 46-2, along with Engine 3-5 (Paoli) who was also covering ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, members took some time to practice drafting. Drafting is a technique used to establish a water supply using bodies of water as opposed to tank water or hydrants. Members setup the equipment needed and began to draft the water from the pond, bring it into the engine, and discharge it back out. Once we had the water coming in, ENG 46-2 supplied ENG 46-1 and began discharging from the deck ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this evening, DFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the borough of Downingtown. Upon arrival, crews were met with a well-involved vehicle on fire. The crew quickly deployed the hose line and brought the fire under to control to prevent any extension to the nearby home as well as other vehicles. DFD remained on scene to wet down the vehicle and ensure all fire was extinguished.... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, members of the Downingtown Fire Department attended the Chester County Firefighter I graduation ceremony. Minquas Fire Co. had 3 members graduate: Amanda Stewart, Chris Dorgan, and Larren Grygo. They spent numerous nights and weekends training to become interior firefighters to serve their community. Two (2) of the members, Amanda and Larren, received the Class Cadet Award. Another member, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1:39pm, Downingtown fire and EMS were dispatched to an automobile accident on E. Lancaster Ave in front of the Black Hawk Apartments. Responding units were advised of a single vehicle accident into a telephone pole with wires down. Engine 46-2 arrived confirming the report with all occupants already out of the vehicle and the roadway to be completely blocked by hanging wires. Sergeant 46 (Brooks) ... (Full Story & Photos)