Western Chester County Fire and Ambulance Consolidation Committee

                 Steering Committee Final Report

                         December Monthly Minutes

Congrats to Brian and Lana!!! JANUARY 24 - The Parkesburg Fire Company #1 would like to congratulate Brian Barrett and Lana Johnston on the Birth of their baby girl, Charlotte Frances Barrett. Mom and baby are doing great and she was born a healthy 8.72 pounds and 22 inches at 0433 Hours this date. Good luck to both of you guys in all your future endeavors(and headaches!) in parenting! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tower 28 operating at Waterloo Structures

Tower 28 Retired JANUARY 20 - As of 1700 this evening, Tower/Ladder 28 is now officially OOS Long Term. This truck served our Fireman well on many calls since 2003, however, due to rising cost's of maintenance and due to general age of the rig, and the changing dynamics of our First due area and community, it is going to be replaced. Stay Tuned for the next generation of PFC's Truck Company! Tower/Ladder 28 OOS 1700Hrs 01/20/2012 Below, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Important Message From Chester County 911 DECEMBER 23 - Receiving a Recording when Calling 9-1-1? – Do Not Hang Up Occasionally, usually during severe storms with wide-spread power outages, more 9-1-1 calls are made than can be answered. During these times, after a few rings the caller will receive a recorded message letting the caller know that they have dialed 9-1-1 and all telecommunicators are busy. The recording will instruct the caller to stay ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tower and Engine 28 in front of the fire building

Dwelling in the Boro DECEMBER 14 - On Wednesday December 14 at 1542 hours the Parkesburg, Pomeroy and Atglen Fire Companies were dispatched to 105 Chestnut St for a dwelling. Engine, Tower, and Ambulance 28 went responding minutes after dispatched and was advised that it was unknown what was on fire in the house. Rescue, Squad and Traffic 28 responded shortly thereafter. Engine 28 arrived and reported 2 story middle of the row with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Live Fire Training with Station 29 NOVEMBER 19 - On Saturday, November 19th, a crew from Station 28 conducted joint training with Station 29. The night time live burns were conducted at the WCFTC. Crews deployed hoselines and practiced in fire suppression techniques throughout the night. Training in a live fire environment helps members keep skills sharpened and makes sure we will perform at our best during actual emergencies. We would like ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Training with Station 31 NOVEMBER 14 - For the second week in a row, 28 and 31 Members gathered at Station 28 for mutual training. This week, members reviewed vehicle rescue for crash scenes. Station 28 provides Rescue services to most of Sadsbury township. 31 Crews arrived at Station 28 and the night was kicked off. Crews reviewed techniques along with the 6 goals of a rescue scene. All members of both stations worked well together ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual Aide Training with Station 31 NOVEMBER 07 - This week, The crews of Station 28 along with Station 31 gathered to train together. The topic of the night was Truck Company Operations. We provide Truck Company services to a portion of Sadsbury Township with Tower/Ladder 28. The night kicked off with the crews getting together at Station 28 and going over layout and placement of the Tower/Ladder. We then worked with the crew of Station 31 on ... (Full Story & Photos)

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