2008

FIRST WEST CHESTER FIRE COMPANY NEWS ARCHIVE

News:

Saturday, March 22, 2008:Long Time Member Passes

The First West Chester Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of long time member Pat Morley.  Pat passed away in his home in the borough Friday night.  He was currently on the auditing committee for the fire company and has held the position for many years.  A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00PM at Dellavechia Funeral Home, a viewing from 8:30 to 9:30 AM with the funeral services following on  Friday at Saint Agnes Church in West Chester.

Sunday, March 2, 2008: A Busy Day for the new Engine 51-1

The members of Station 51 and Engine 51-1 started their day early with a some training at the West Chester University South Campus Parking Lot. Engine 51-1 was pumped at capacity flowing it's 2 deck guns and the Snozzle for a total of 2800 GPM.  As the day went on the crew flowed some CAFS into the woods and had some Snozzle operations.  Around 13:00 operations ended and Engine 51-1 returned to the station.  Just as the crew was finishing up getting Engine 51-1 ready for service and was awaiting the county to put the Engine in service, Station 51 was dispatched to a building fire. Full Story.... Pictures...  Videos...

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Friday, February 22: Snowy Morning Truck Fire

Just before 0630 on this snowy Friday morning, Station 51 was dispatched for a truck fire at Gay and Wayne Streets in the Boro.  West Chester Police arrived on scene and reported a truck on Wayne St. fully involved.  Asst. 51 (Ronayne) arrived moments later, confirming the report.  Engine 51-2 arrived on scene, deployed the front bumper line, and made quick work of the fire.  Engine 51-1 provided additional manpower.  Crews cleared in just under 45 minutes.  Pictures...

Friday, February 22: Yet Another Working Fire

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Saturday, February 9: 51-2 First Arriving on Friday Morning Fire

At 0822 hours, on Friday February 8, Stations 51, 53, and 55 Ambulance were dispatched to a dwelling fire 605 W. Gay Street in the Borough.  Engine 51-2 made the response within 2 minutes and upon exiting the firehouse driveway, encountered a heavy burning odor in the area.  Seconds later, Engine 51-2 made the turn onto Gay Street and saw heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a 3 story single family dwelling.  Captain 51 (Joblin) quickly upgraded the assignment and asked for the “Working Fire Dispatch” adding Station 52 for the RIT and Medic 91.  Full Story...

Thursday, January 31: Years Of Service Dinner

On Sunday, January 27, members of Station 51 were recognized for their years of service to the company.  Members young and old enjoyed great food and presentations from the company.  Pictures...

Thursday, January 31: Sunday Snozzle Training

On Sunday, January 13, the members of Station 51 got some hands-on training with the new Engine 51-1.  Special thanks to the West Chester Area School District for the property use and to Pat Shorten for the pictures.  Pictures...

Friday, January 11: WCFD Catches Job in the Boro

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