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)
At 8:23pm the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a residential fire in East Caln Township. Asst. Chief 45 arrived first a confirmed the report of a fire in the attack. Engine 46-1 and Tower 45 (Alert Fire Company No.1) responded at the first due engine and ladder. Engine 46-1 initiated fire attack with a 300' hose line and Tower 45 positioned themselves for vertical ... (Full Story & Photos)
Just before 10:00am Engine 46-2 and Air 46 responded to a residential fire in West Bradford Township. Engine 46-2 arrived as the second due engine and supplied Engine 38 (Thorndale Fire Company) with water. While onscene crews assisted with fire attack, overhaul, and refilled SCBA cylinders.
At noon today the Downingtown Fire Department was dispatched to an auto accident with entrapment in East Caln Township. Engine 46-2, Rescue 45, MICU 46-4, and Downingtown Fire Police made the response. Crews stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof to extricate the driver.... (Full Story & Photos)
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