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)

At 3:17pm, Downingtown Fire/EMS was dispatched to an automobile accident on the eastbound Route 30 bypass in East Caln. Responding units were advised of a tractor trailer jackknifed on the Norwood Ave bridge, completely blocking the roadway. Engine 46-2 and MICU 46-3 entered the roadway at the Rt 282 onramp and traveled west in the eastbound lane to the scene. Units arrived on location confirming ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 0630 this morning, Station 46 was dispatched for Engine 46-2 to respond into the state of Delaware to cover Odessa, DE while their company, in addition to multiple other agencies from DE, MD, and PA, operated at a multi-alarm farmers market fire in Townsend, DE. The crew stood by for about 10 hours and handled 1 CO incident. Engine 46-2 returned back to PA around 1630.

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Each year, Minquas Fire/EMS is dispatched to multiple cardiac arrest incidents. Our greatly trained EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters do everything they can to save these individuals. Minquas is honored to be one of the agencies to have received the 2018 CARES Award for performing and providing outstanding care to patients in cardiac arrest over the past year. CARES is the Cardiac Arrest Registry ... (Full Story & Photos)

Minquas Fire Company No.2 is hosting a dine and donate night at the Exton Bonefish Grill at 460 West Lincoln Hwy November 5th, 6th, and 7th. As you are dining, please be sure to mention Minquas Fire Company No. 2 to your server prior to paying your bill and 20% of your bill will be donated to Minquas Fire Company. This is important as if it is not mentioned, we will not receive the 20% donation. We ... (Full Story & Photos)

Minquas Fire Company Fire and EMS and Alert Fire Company were dispatched to Skelp Level Rd in the area of Shadow Wood Dr for an MVA. Upon arrival, command reported a single vehicle MVA with the car fully involved, a tree down across the roadway, and the sole occupant self extricated. Engine 46-2 and 46-1 made a quick response as members were on station. Engine 46-2 deployed a handline to suppress ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, members weeded, planted new flowers, and mulched a few areas around the station. Thank you to those who helped to refresh the outside landscaping.... (Full Story & Photos)