Thanks to Mike "Pugsley" Groff for the Pictures

At 1942 hrs. The Goodwill Fire Co. (Sta. 52) and Fame Fire Co (Sta. 53) and Good Fellowship Ambulance (Sta.55) were dispatched for a reported house fire at 309 Carlyle Road in the Pleasant Grove development of Westtown Township. Supplemental information was relayed from the Chester County Fire Board that the police were on scene with fire on the first floor and smoke coming from the residence.
Engine 53 arrived on scene, confirmed smoked coming from the house, and went into service with a 1 ¾” hand line and extinguished the fire in the kitchen. The Working Fire Dispatch was called for, bringing additional units from Station 51 and two engines from the Goshen Fire Company (Sta. 54/56). Engine 51-1 responded to the call, and upon arrival set up for the RIT assignment outside of the residence.
After firefighters from 53 and 52 had knocked down the fire, 51 crews assisted with salvage throughout the residence. The fire is currently under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshals office. Thank you to the West Bradford Fire Company for our standby.

development of Westtown Township. Supplemental information was relayed from the Chester County Fire Board that the police were on scene with fire on the first floor and smoke coming from the residence.
Engine 53 arrived on scene, confirmed smoked coming from the house, and went into service with a 1 ¾” hand line and extinguished the fire in the kitchen. The Working Fire Dispatch was called for, bringing additional units from Station 51 and two engines from the Goshen Fire Company (Sta. 54/56). Engine 51-1 responded to the call, and upon arrival set up for the RIT assignment outside of the residence.
After firefighters from 53 and 52 had knocked down the fire, 51 crews assisted with salvage throughout the residence. The fire is currently under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshals office. Thank you to the West Bradford Fire Company for our standby.

Photos Courtesy Tom Kelly III, DLN

Photos Courtesy of Terri McClure, Station 51

On Saturday, April 5, them members of Station 51 preformed a controlled burn to remote regrowth at the Quary Swim Club in Westtown Twp. Crews also used this burn as an opportunity to practice their wildland firefighting skills since training for these types of fires is difficult to have due to their nature. Special thanks to Lt. Pelna for setting up the detail.

wildland firefighting skills since training for these types of fires is difficult to have due to their nature. Special thanks to Lt. Pelna for setting up the detail.

On this afternnon, the members of station 51 took part in a mini wild land fire training class. Utilizing the firehouse grounds, they practiced cutting line and extinguishing wildland fires. Special thanks to Lt Pelna for setting up the class.

thanks to Lt Pelna for setting up the class.

Station 51 started early Saturday, March 1st with a little training on the new Engine 51-1. As the members were getting ready to put Engine 51-1 into service, Station 51 was dispatched to a building fire ....

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.

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.

On this night, the members of Station 51 celebrated its members years of service to the company.

On this day, the members of Station 51 got some hands on training with the new Engine 51-1.

The 1st West Chester Fire Company is selling its 1966 Seagrave Pumper. Contact President Joe O'Brien for more information.

Tanker Fill Station fot Station 23's Haybail Fire

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In the early morning hours on Monday, August 6th, Stations 51, 53, and 55 Ambulance were dispatched the area of Chestnut and Wayne Streets in the Boro for an apartment fire. Initial reports to Chester County Fire Board stated that a passerby saw flames coming from the rear of the building. More reports began to come in, stating heavy smoke and fire coming from 345 W. Chestnut Street, and that evacuations of the building were taking place.

Asst. 53 (McDonald) and Asst. 52 (Cotter) responded at 5:34 and were advised of the reports, and requested the “Working Fire Dispatch” bringing Station 52 for RIT, Medic 91, an additional Engine out of Station 39, PECO, and Fire Marshals. Engine 51-2 and Ladder 53 responded at 5:37. Asst. 53 and Engine 51-2 arrived on scene at 5:39, confirming the reports of heavy fire to the rear. Asst. 52 arrived and established the Chestnut Street Command.

Engine 51-2s crew stretched a 1 ¾” hand line to the front of the structure while Ladder 53 began ventilation and search. Once reaching the second floor, the fire attack team opened the door to the involved apartment and encountered heavy fire conditions. A quick knock down was made and the primary search was found to be negative.

Engine 51-1 arrived and went to the rear of the building, and stretched an attack line to the roof, while Engine 53 arrived and stretched an attack line to the second floor of the fire building via a second floor window to protect a neighboring apartment. A second line was pulled off of Engine 51-2 to protect the west side exposure.

Command placed the fire under control at 6:04 and requested an air bank to the scene to fill air cylinders bringing Rescue 25. Crews worked extensively to check all apartments for extention and began overhaul of the building. The fire was found to have burned through the floor of the involved apartment, and the State and County Fire Marshals arrived and began their investigation.

One civilian, the occupant of the apartment, was transported by 55 Ambulance with inhalation burns, as well as one firefighter with a minor laceration. Units began clearing the scene at 7:24, with remaining West Chester Units clearing at 8:30. The fire is under investigation by the State and County Fire Marshals and is believed to be electrical. Special thanks to Exton, East Brandywine, Edgemont, and Goshen fire companies for covering the WCFD first due.

Chester County Fire Board stated that a passerby saw flames coming from the rear of the building. More reports began to come in, stating heavy smoke and fire coming from 345 W. Chestnut Street, and that evacuations of the building were taking place.

Asst. 53 (McDonald) and Asst. 52 (Cotter) responded at 5:34 and were advised of the reports, and requested the “Working Fire Dispatch” bringing Station 52 for RIT, Medic 91, an additional Engine out of Station 39, PECO, and Fire Marshals. Engine 51-2 and Ladder 53 responded at 5:37. Asst. 53 and Engine 51-2 arrived on scene at 5:39, confirming the reports of heavy fire to the rear. Asst. 52 arrived and established the Chestnut Street Command.

Engine 51-2s crew stretched a 1 ¾” hand line to the front of the structure while Ladder 53 began ventilation and search. Once reaching the second floor, the fire attack team opened the door to the involved apartment and encountered heavy fire conditions. A quick knock down was made and the primary search was found to be negative.

Engine 51-1 arrived and went to the rear of the building, and stretched an attack line to the roof, while Engine 53 arrived and stretched an attack line to the second floor of the fire building via a second floor window to protect a neighboring apartment. A second line was pulled off of Engine 51-2 to protect the west side exposure.

Command placed the fire under control at 6:04 and requested an air bank to the scene to fill air cylinders bringing Rescue 25. Crews worked extensively to check all apartments for extention and began overhaul of the building. The fire was found to have burned through the floor of the involved apartment, and the State and County Fire Marshals arrived and began their investigation.

One civilian, the occupant of the apartment, was transported by 55 Ambulance with inhalation burns, as well as one firefighter with a minor laceration. Units began clearing the scene at 7:24, with remaining West Chester Units clearing at 8:30. The fire is under investigation by the State and County Fire Marshals and is believed to be electrical. Special thanks to Exton, East Brandywine, Edgemont, and Goshen fire companies for covering the WCFD first due.

Congratulations to Firefighters Justin McClure and Jason Painter for successfully completing the National Fire Course. 1st West Chester also provided the Honor Guard for the graduation.

On Thursday, June 21, members of the WCFD made the 10 hour trip to South Carolina to attend the funeral ceremony of the 9 Charleston Firefighters who perished in a sofa factory fire on Monday, June 18. Firefighters Kevin Beans, Mike McLaughlin, and Dan Leyden of Station 51 and Steve Crum of Station 52 drove down where they met other firefighters from across the nation to mourn the loss of their fallen brothers. Thousands of firefighters and other emergency personnel, as well as family and friends packed the stadium where the ceremony was being held. Members returned early morning Saturday.

18. Firefighters Kevin Beans, Mike McLaughlin, and Dan Leyden of Station 51 and Steve Crum of Station 52 drove down where they met other firefighters from across the nation to mourn the loss of their fallen brothers. Thousands of firefighters and other emergency personnel, as well as family and friends packed the stadium where the ceremony was being held. Members returned early morning Saturday.

First West Chester Fire Co. is please to announced that KME has began the production of the new Engine 51-1. Engine 51-1 will be a KME Custom Pumper with 65' Snozzle. Check back for continuous picture updates.

picture updates.

Squad 51 traveled to Westwood Fire Company's parade and housing on May 26. The Sqaud took 1st place for best Reading Body and 2nd place for best Specialty Equiped Unit.

Station 51 was dispatched to assist the police department with a cat caught in a storm drain.

Station 51 held its annual tag day and raised over $7,500!! Thank you to all who made it possible.

The 2nd annual West Goshen Lion's Club Firemen's Muster was held on Sunday, June 3rd 2007. Station 51 defended its 1st place title as well as bringing home 2nd place.