The Chester County Commissioners have enacted a 30-day Burn Ban throughout Chester County starting Sunday, October 27th at 5:00pm ending Monday, November 25th. No one is permitted to open burn any materials during this time because of the extreme dry conditions Chester County has experienced. This is an effort to prevent any further large wildfires from starting.
Just before 1:30pm the Downingtown Fire Department was alerted to assist Lionville Fire Company and surrounding mutual aid for a residential fire in Uwchlan Township. Engine 46-2 and Air 46 made the response. Engine 46-2 arrived with Engine 6-1 and Ladder 6 and began fire attack on the second floor of the house.
After clearing the house fire and cleaning up at station Downingtown Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)
Just after 4:30am the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a house fire in the Johnsontown section of Downingtown Borough. Initial reports indicated a fire on the second floor of the residence. Engine 46-2 and Tower 45 (Alert Fire Company No.1) arrived first and began fire attack and ventilation. Mutual aid units provided support to the interior fire attack team ... (Full Story & Photos)
Kimberton Whole Foods has launched a program in 2020 called Rounding Up at the Register. Throughout the month of October, our customers have the opportunity to round their total transaction to the nearest dollar. The difference will be a donation to an organization within their community and Kimberton Whole Foods will match our customer’s donations. Different non-profits have been selected each ... (Full Story)
It is with deep regret that the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 of Downingtown, PA announces the following:
Whereas, the Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst on Monday, August 26, 2024, one of our beloved brothers and Life Member, Dennis M. Lamb, 77, who was always found faithful in the discharge of his duties and whose every thought and purpose was for the welfare of his company ... (Full Story & Photos)
It is with deep regret that the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 of Downingtown, PA announces the following:
Whereas, the Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, one of our beloved brothers and Life Member, Richard J. Keers, 85, who was always found faithful in the discharge of his duties and whose every thought and purpose was for the welfare of his company ... (Full Story & Photos)
This past weekend Firefighter Kyle Wick represented the Minquas Fire Company No.2 and the Downingtown Fire Department in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series held in Exton. Firefighter Wick has been training for this event the past few months and was one of three firefighters from Chester County to participate in the event.
In addition to training for the event he also continues to be our ... (Full Story)
This morning around 5:20 am, the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Trestle Place in East Caln Township for a vehicle fire. While enroute units were advised there were multiple commercial vehicles on fire. Engine 45 from Alert Fire Co. No. 1 arrived and deployed a front bumper line to begin fire attack. Engine 46-2 arrived shortly after establishing a water supply and deploying ... (Full Story & Photos)
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