Fame Rescue was dispatched at approximately 1:45PM on Tuesday, June 9th for a water rescue at the Brandywine Picnic Park. Initial calls were reporting two boaters that went over the dam at the creek, and were trapped in the water. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived on location and confirmed the report, and quickly added additional water rescue units from Longwood, and Kennett Square. Squad, and Rescue 53 arrived, launched the boat into the water, and removed one subject who was taken to Chester County Hospital. An intense search in the water by Fame, Longwood, and Kennett continued for the second subject fighting off the high water, as well as an approaching severe thunderstorm. Additional boats were called from Lionville, and Wagontown as well as the Phoenixville Dive Rescue Team, the Chester County Major Incident Response Team, Air/Light 52, Air 46, Comm 1, the North Penn Canteen Service (Montgomery County), and fire police from multiple jurisdictions. Crews called of the search after 10 PM that evening, but returned the next day to continue to search for the second subject. As of this update, the second subject has yet to be located. The Fame would like to thank everyone who was there Tuesday, and Wednesday for their help. (You all know who you are! There are too many to remember!)

Photos by Mike Groff. Note: These pictures were taken after the first subject was removed from the water.

and were trapped in the water. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived on location and confirmed the report, and quickly added additional water rescue units from Longwood, and Kennett Square. Squad, and Rescue 53 arrived, launched the boat into the water, and removed one subject who was taken to Chester County Hospital. An intense search in the water by Fame, Longwood, and Kennett continued for the second subject fighting off the high water, as well as an approaching severe thunderstorm. Additional boats were called from Lionville, and Wagontown as well as the Phoenixville Dive Rescue Team, the Chester County Major Incident Response Team, Air/Light 52, Air 46, Comm 1, the North Penn Canteen Service (Montgomery County), and fire police from multiple jurisdictions. Crews called of the search after 10 PM that evening, but returned the next day to continue to search for the second subject. As of this update, the second subject has yet to be located. The Fame would like to thank everyone who was there Tuesday, and Wednesday for their help. (You all know who you are! There are too many to remember!)

Photos by Mike Groff. Note: These pictures were taken after the first subject was removed from the water.

Fame Rescue was dispatched on Tuesday, May 12th 2009 at approximately 7:15 AM to Route 926 in the area of Revolutionary Drive to assist Good Fellowship Ambulance on an auto accident with entrapment. Good Fellowship units on scene reported a two vehicle head on collision with drivers trapped in both vehicles. Rescue 53 arrived on scene in under ten minutes of the dispatch with a crew of six, and went to work on both vehicles. Driver of vehicle in picture one (left side) was extricated in ten minutes and flown to a nearby hospital with numerous injuries. The driver of the vehicle in picture two (right pic) was freed a few minutes later and was also flown to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Engine, Squad, and Tanker 53 arrived on scene with additional manpower to assist with the extrication. Also on the scene were medics from CCH, and Longwood. Rescue 25 from Longwood was also dispatched to assist. Units were on scene for a total of approximately 45 minutes.

Good Fellowship units on scene reported a two vehicle head on collision with drivers trapped in both vehicles. Rescue 53 arrived on scene in under ten minutes of the dispatch with a crew of six, and went to work on both vehicles. Driver of vehicle in picture one (left side) was extricated in ten minutes and flown to a nearby hospital with numerous injuries. The driver of the vehicle in picture two (right pic) was freed a few minutes later and was also flown to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Engine, Squad, and Tanker 53 arrived on scene with additional manpower to assist with the extrication. Also on the scene were medics from CCH, and Longwood. Rescue 25 from Longwood was also dispatched to assist. Units were on scene for a total of approximately 45 minutes.

A park car had heavy smoke and fire show no one was inside, E-53 pulled the trash line to put out the fire

Fame, and First West Chester were dispatched with Good Fellowship Ambulance, and Medic 91 to an auto accident on Route 52 in front of Baldwin's Book Barn in East Bradford Township at approximately 2:30 PM on Friday, January 30th. Assistant Chief McDonald arrived on location to find two vehicles in a head on crash with one of them being a small passenger school bus with one person trapped inside. The Fame Rescue Unit went quickly to work and extricated the victim still inside the vehicle, and took care of other accident hazards. The victim was flown to a nearby hospital. Units were on the scene for approximately one hour.

2:30 PM on Friday, January 30th. Assistant Chief McDonald arrived on location to find two vehicles in a head on crash with one of them being a small passenger school bus with one person trapped inside. The Fame Rescue Unit went quickly to work and extricated the victim still inside the vehicle, and took care of other accident hazards. The victim was flown to a nearby hospital. Units were on the scene for approximately one hour.

Smoke caused by leaves burning in a manhole brought out the West Chester Fire Department to Recitation Hall at West Chester University at approximately 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 27th. The fire in the manhole was quickly extinguished, and Fame units assisted with ventilation. West Chester units were in service for about 30 minutes with assistance from the University police, and EMS.

the manhole was quickly extinguished, and Fame units assisted with ventilation. West Chester units were in service for about 30 minutes with assistance from the University police, and EMS.

Chimney fire at 1509 Creek Rd Birmingham Towship, Tanker 53 supplied 5' hose to 59-2 Engine, Scott Davis pumps, Steve Clark helped and takes photos, Kevin Beans goes to the roof with 59

The afternoon of December 28, 2008, Stations 52 and 53 were dispatched to Thomas Ave in West Goshen Township. Chief 53 (McCarthy) arrived to find a two-story wood-frame single family dwelling with smoke showing from a window on the second floor. He requested a Working Fire Dispatch be transmitted. Engine 53 (Lt. Whisler) was the first truck to arrive on scene. They stretched an 1 3/4" hoseline and extinguished a small fire in a second floor bedroom. Extensive overhaul was needed. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and the West Goshen Township Fire Marshal's Office.

smoke showing from a window on the second floor. He requested a Working Fire Dispatch be transmitted. Engine 53 (Lt. Whisler) was the first truck to arrive on scene. They stretched an 1 3/4" hoseline and extinguished a small fire in a second floor bedroom. Extensive overhaul was needed. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and the West Goshen Township Fire Marshal's Office.

The afternoon of December 26, 2008, Stations 52 and 53 were dispatched to the 200 block of South Matlack Street for smoke in the house. Ladder 53 arrived and reported a large amount of dark smoke from the chimney, probably a furnace malfunction. Crews found heavy smoke conditions on the first floor and basement of the two-story brick twin. the stubborn fire was contained to the oil-burner and was extinguished after several minutes. No fire extension or injuries were reported.

the chimney, probably a furnace malfunction. Crews found heavy smoke conditions on the first floor and basement of the two-story brick twin. the stubborn fire was contained to the oil-burner and was extinguished after several minutes. No fire extension or injuries were reported.

Saturday evening, November 29, 2008, Stations 53, 52 and Ambulance 55 were dispatched to a house fire on Carlyle Rd. in the Pleasant Grove section of Westtown Township. E-53 responded quickly with a crew of 5 and found a 2 1/2 story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the front door on arrival. Westtown-East Goshen (WEGO) Police on scene reported fire in the kitchen. Using one 1 3/4" hoseline, E-53's crew found heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and extinguished all visible fire within 4 minutes of arrival. Rescue 53 arrived and asssumed Command and requested the Working Fire Dispatch alerting Engines 51-1, 54-2, Ladder 56 (RIT) and Medic 91. Tanker 53 and E-52-2 arrived shortly thereafter and assisted Rescue 53's crew in conducting primary searches and performing ventilation. Crews found two deceased dogs during their searches. No fire extension was found and the incident was placed under control by the Incident Commander , Assistant 51(Ronayne). The cause is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal and WEGO Police.

crew of 5 and found a 2 1/2 story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the front door on arrival. Westtown-East Goshen (WEGO) Police on scene reported fire in the kitchen. Using one 1 3/4" hoseline, E-53's crew found heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and extinguished all visible fire within 4 minutes of arrival. Rescue 53 arrived and asssumed Command and requested the Working Fire Dispatch alerting Engines 51-1, 54-2, Ladder 56 (RIT) and Medic 91. Tanker 53 and E-52-2 arrived shortly thereafter and assisted Rescue 53's crew in conducting primary searches and performing ventilation. Crews found two deceased dogs during their searches. No fire extension was found and the incident was placed under control by the Incident Commander , Assistant 51(Ronayne). The cause is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal and WEGO Police.

WCFD on scene at the Kids First Center on E. Marshall St for an electrical fire on the third floor. Arriving crews found the sprinkler system activated and a smoke condition. Units were on scene for approx. one hour.

approx. one hour.

Fame with Goodwill, and First West Chester responded to the 100 block of E. Miner St Friday morning at around 9:30AM to a report of a gas leak outside. Arriving units found that a contractor hit a rather large high pressure gas line, and gas was quickly entering the houses in the area. Seeing that this was a large leak, Chief 53 (McCarthy) quickly called for additional resources from surrounding companies, and fire police to shut down several streets in West Chester. Fire crews were ordered to evacuate everyone within a two block radius of the leak. PECO arrived, and clamped the leak within an hour. Fire units remained on scene checking houses in the area with gas meters to monitor the air, and ventilate if needed. Fire units cleared the scene at approx. 2:30 PM. Units from Goshen, Kennett Square, East Whiteland, West Whiteland, West Bradford, Newtown Square, Downingtown, Paoli, Uwchlan Ambulance, Delaware County Canteen 47, Good Fellowship, Medic 91, and Chester County Comm 1 were either on scene at the incident, or standing by at one of the three West Chester Companies. (Sorry if we missed your company)


Photos by Travis Tiffany, and A.J Pizzi

rather large high pressure gas line, and gas was quickly entering the houses in the area. Seeing that this was a large leak, Chief 53 (McCarthy) quickly called for additional resources from surrounding companies, and fire police to shut down several streets in West Chester. Fire crews were ordered to evacuate everyone within a two block radius of the leak. PECO arrived, and clamped the leak within an hour. Fire units remained on scene checking houses in the area with gas meters to monitor the air, and ventilate if needed. Fire units cleared the scene at approx. 2:30 PM. Units from Goshen, Kennett Square, East Whiteland, West Whiteland, West Bradford, Newtown Square, Downingtown, Paoli, Uwchlan Ambulance, Delaware County Canteen 47, Good Fellowship, Medic 91, and Chester County Comm 1 were either on scene at the incident, or standing by at one of the three West Chester Companies. (Sorry if we missed your company)


Photos by Travis Tiffany, and A.J Pizzi

An Allied Waste trash truck skidded off of Rt. 202 and crashed just north of King road in West Whiteland Wednesday, July 23rd. Goshen, and West Whiteland Fire Companies were dispatched. Incoming units upon arrival found the truck in a cloud of heavy smoke. Thinking the truck could be on fire, Tanker 53 was added to the call for extra water. Once the smoke cleared, crews found the truck head first into heavy brush with the driver still trapped in the truck. Chief 54 (Everhart) called for Rescue 53 to assist with the extrication. The initial assignment for Fame's Rescue crew was to make an attempt to winch the truck away from the brush, but that plan was scrapped when crews from Goshen, West Whiteland, and East Whiteland (Sta. 5) were able to quickly remove the heavy brush surrounding the truck, and extracted the driver. Good Fellowship, and Medic 91 were also on the scene to assist with patient care. Fame units were on scene for about one hour and thirty minutes. Police are investigating what caused the truck to crash.

units upon arrival found the truck in a cloud of heavy smoke. Thinking the truck could be on fire, Tanker 53 was added to the call for extra water. Once the smoke cleared, crews found the truck head first into heavy brush with the driver still trapped in the truck. Chief 54 (Everhart) called for Rescue 53 to assist with the extrication. The initial assignment for Fame's Rescue crew was to make an attempt to winch the truck away from the brush, but that plan was scrapped when crews from Goshen, West Whiteland, and East Whiteland (Sta. 5) were able to quickly remove the heavy brush surrounding the truck, and extracted the driver. Good Fellowship, and Medic 91 were also on the scene to assist with patient care. Fame units were on scene for about one hour and thirty minutes. Police are investigating what caused the truck to crash.

An accident involving an overturned vehicle shut down Rt. 202 at Westtown Rd Friday afternoon, June 27th. Fame was dispatched with Goodwill, Good Fellowship, and Medic 91 around 12PM for a serious accident on 202 just south of the Westtown Rd exit. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived on location to find one person trapped in the vehicle. Rescue 53 removed both doors off the vehicle, and extricated the victim. Engine 53, and Engine 52-1 arrived to assist. The victim was taken to Chester County Hospital. West Goshen police are investigating the crash

accident on 202 just south of the Westtown Rd exit. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived on location to find one person trapped in the vehicle. Rescue 53 removed both doors off the vehicle, and extricated the victim. Engine 53, and Engine 52-1 arrived to assist. The victim was taken to Chester County Hospital. West Goshen police are investigating the crash

For the second time in as many days, the WCFD was dispatched for a reported building fire on North Darlington Street near West Lafayette Street. Numerous calls were received by Chester County 9-1-1 reporting the fire. Chief 53, only a few blocks away, arrived shortly after Companies were dispatched and confirmed a working fire in a two-story wood-frame, multiple family dwelling. Ladder 53 arrived shortly thereafter and again "Split" and went to work. Heavy smoke was pushing from many of the second floor windows and heavy fire was showing in the rear of the property. Engine 51-1 and Engine 52-2 arrived simultaneously on two sides of the building and stretched two hose lines and went to work confining and then extinguishing the fire. Additional crews from Rescue 53 performed roof ventilation and the Engine 53 crew stretched an additional hose line to the rear of the building and operated there. Extensive overhaul was needed to find and extinguish all hidden pockets of fire. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and the West Chester PD. Residents were again assisted by the West Chester Borough Housing Department and the American Red Cross. (Photos by Travis Tiffany)

reporting the fire. Chief 53, only a few blocks away, arrived shortly after Companies were dispatched and confirmed a working fire in a two-story wood-frame, multiple family dwelling. Ladder 53 arrived shortly thereafter and again "Split" and went to work. Heavy smoke was pushing from many of the second floor windows and heavy fire was showing in the rear of the property. Engine 51-1 and Engine 52-2 arrived simultaneously on two sides of the building and stretched two hose lines and went to work confining and then extinguishing the fire. Additional crews from Rescue 53 performed roof ventilation and the Engine 53 crew stretched an additional hose line to the rear of the building and operated there. Extensive overhaul was needed to find and extinguish all hidden pockets of fire. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and the West Chester PD. Residents were again assisted by the West Chester Borough Housing Department and the American Red Cross. (Photos by Travis Tiffany)

WCFD dispatched for a building fire at the Brandywine Garden Apartment Complex, a three-story garden-style apartment building. Ladder 53 responded quickly with a crew of six. Chief and Assistant 53 arrived with heavy smoke showing from a ground floor apartment. Ladder 53 crew "Split" and initiated primary searches of the fire apartment and the rest of the fire floor. The outside team placed ground ladders and vented, then assisted with primary searches on the floor above the fire. Engine 51-1 arrive and stretched a 3" alley lay and lead off with an 1 3/4" hose line. Additional units assisted with fire attack, searches and ventilation. The fire was contained to the apartment of origin. The apartments directly above the fire apartment received additional smoke damage. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and the West Chester PD. Displaced residents were assisted by the American Red Cross. Goshen, and West Bradford assisted on the call. (Photos by Travis Tiffany)

arrived with heavy smoke showing from a ground floor apartment. Ladder 53 crew "Split" and initiated primary searches of the fire apartment and the rest of the fire floor. The outside team placed ground ladders and vented, then assisted with primary searches on the floor above the fire. Engine 51-1 arrive and stretched a 3" alley lay and lead off with an 1 3/4" hose line. Additional units assisted with fire attack, searches and ventilation. The fire was contained to the apartment of origin. The apartments directly above the fire apartment received additional smoke damage. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and the West Chester PD. Displaced residents were assisted by the American Red Cross. Goshen, and West Bradford assisted on the call. (Photos by Travis Tiffany)

In the early morning of Friday January11, the Fame Fire Co. along with the First West Chester Fire Company (51) were alerted to a possible dwelling fire in the borough. Almost immediately after dispatch, the call was upgraded to a Working Dwelling, bringing Goodwill (52) as the RIT assignment. 51 crews made an aggressive interior attack as members of 53 ventilated and searched the properties. The fire was contained to one half of the double on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

dispatch, the call was upgraded to a Working Dwelling, bringing Goodwill (52) as the RIT assignment. 51 crews made an aggressive interior attack as members of 53 ventilated and searched the properties. The fire was contained to one half of the double on the 2nd and 3rd floors.