Last night for our weekly training, the Lionville Fire Company allowed us to use their forcible entry door prop. Members practiced different methods of forcing entry on both inward and outward swinging doors. It is essential that members are proficient at this skill as every second counts in an emergency.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 6:39 PM, Rescue 6 was dispatched to assist Station 38 (Thorndale Fire Company and Clubroom) with an accident on the westbound Rt 30 Bypass while they operated at another accident in their local. Crews assisted with traffic control and hazard control.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:17 AM, the West Whiteland Fire Company was dispatched to assist the ambulance with an elderly burn victim in the Woodlands. Crews assisted with setting up a landing zone at Boot Road Park for PENNSTAR.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night for our weekly training, members took advantage of an opportunity to practice some industrial rescue scenarios. In the first evolution, a victim was pinned underneath of an excavator. Crews utilized airbags and cribbing to stabilize and lift the machine off of the victim. In the second evolution, a victim was trapped underneath of a steel road plate. Due to the weight of the plate, crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at 10:52 PM, the West Whiteland Fire Company and mutual aid were dispatched to Grovenor Court for a reported garage fire. Crews arrived on scene to find active fire in the garage attached to the house. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and eliminate any extension into the house. Units operated on scene for approximately 2 hours performing overhaul and ventilation.

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