Engine 52-2 and Squad 52 responded to the rear of the station for a helicopter landing. PennStar II landed in around 8 minutes and took off with a trauma patient in about 5 minutes.

Stations 51(First West Chester), 52, and 53 (Fame) Stood-by for approxamitly 2 hours. While on stand-by Engine 52-1 and Engine 53 responded to a deck fire in Westtown which was extinguished upon arrival. Both engines then returned to the fireworks at Penn Oaks.

arrival. Both engines then returned to the fireworks at Penn Oaks.

Stations 52 and 53 were dispatched for a reported electrical fire inside. FM 66 (Dave Smiley Sr.) quickly responded along with Engine and Ladder 53 and Engines 52-1 and 52-2. Once onscene it was determind no services were needed and units cleared in about 15 minutes.

determind no services were needed and units cleared in about 15 minutes.

The fire was first thought to be a car well off but was upgraded to a brush fire. Assistant 53 requested 1 additional engine from 53 and brush 51. Soon after engine 53 was recalled due to a quick response of 2 engines out of station 52. The fire was quickly extinguished and units were onscene for only about a half an hour.

response of 2 engines out of station 52. The fire was quickly extinguished and units were onscene for only about a half an hour.

Stations 51, 52, 53, Tower 54, and 55 for an Ambulance were dispatched for Smoke in the Building at the Chester County Hospital. Units arrived to find a smoke condition and a fire in the wash room. It was quickly knocked down and no extention was found units cleared in about 1 hour.

was quickly knocked down and no extention was found units cleared in about 1 hour.

Stations 52, 52, 36, and Delco 5-9 responded to a reported house fire. FM 66 (Dave Smiley Sr.) arrived with nothing showing. Soon after Ladder 53, Engines 52-1 and 52-2, Rescue, Tanker, and Engine 53 arrived onscene. No hose lines were needed and the units cleared in about 20 minutes.

arrived onscene. No hose lines were needed and the units cleared in about 20 minutes.

Air/Light 52 was dispached to assist stations 41 and 43 for dwellings on fire. The air quickly responded with a crew of 3 and filled many air bottles on the scene as well as helping with lighting. The fire destroyed around 12 homes.

fire destroyed around 12 homes.

On the 18th Station 52 was dispatched to a working dumpster fire. Assistant 53 arrived and confirmed the dumpster fire which was well off. Shortly after Engine 52-2 responding with a crew of 5. Upon arrival a line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. The engine cleared the scene in about a half hour .

arrival a line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. The engine cleared the scene in about a half hour .

Stations 51, 52, 53, and 55 Ambulance were dispatched for a reported building fire on S. Franklin Street. Units arrived onscene to find a two story building with thick smoke throught the structure. The source was a metal machine which employees had tried to extinguish. After the fire was extinguished fans were used to ventilate the building. Engine 52-2, Air/Light 52, and Squad 52 were the responding units from 52.

The source was a metal machine which employees had tried to extinguish. After the fire was extinguished fans were used to ventilate the building. Engine 52-2, Air/Light 52, and Squad 52 were the responding units from 52.

Stations 52, 53, and 55 ambulance were dispatched for an electrical fire inside. Assistant 52 confirmed electrical fire then Chief 53 took over and requested the working fire dispatch. Ladder 53 arrived and deployed the "ladder split" followed by both engines from 52. Engine 51-1, Rescue 53, Engine 53, Tanker 53, Air/Light 52, and Squad 52 then quickly arrived. Engine 54-1 arrived and set-up the RIT team. The fire is under investagation by the chester county fire marshal's office.

arrived and deployed the "ladder split" followed by both engines from 52. Engine 51-1, Rescue 53, Engine 53, Tanker 53, Air/Light 52, and Squad 52 then quickly arrived. Engine 54-1 arrived and set-up the RIT team. The fire is under investagation by the chester county fire marshal's office.

Assistant 51 arrived to heavy smoke condition and requested the Working Fire Dispatch. Then Ladder 53 arrived and performed the "Ladder Split" putting the ladder in the air. The fire was contained by Engine 51-2 to a dryer fire and fans were used for ventilation. Engine 52-1, Engine 52-2, and Air 52 responded with Traffic 52 following.

Engine 51-2 to a dryer fire and fans were used for ventilation. Engine 52-1, Engine 52-2, and Air 52 responded with Traffic 52 following.

All of the WCFD responded to the 100 block of East Miner Street where a Major Gas Leak was found. Chief 53 then requested many more resources be brought into assist. He also requested Canteen 47 from Chester Township Fire Company, Delaware County. Also Kennett Square, who was relocating 53, responded to an odor of gas inside, which 52 assisted on. Also special thanks to everyone for the help.

Chester Township Fire Company, Delaware County. Also Kennett Square, who was relocating 53, responded to an odor of gas inside, which 52 assisted on. Also special thanks to everyone for the help.

Upon arrival crews faced heavy fire and smoke. Exton station command (Chief 6) then requested a working fire dispatch bringing in 52. Good Will then responded quickly with both engines and the air/light. After a fierce battle the crews put a knock on the fire. The fire was then investigated by the fire marshal's office and was later ruled arson. Thanks Engine 36 for standing-by (Pic of Engine 36 at Station 52 courtesy of Captain 36)

air/light. After a fierce battle the crews put a knock on the fire. The fire was then investigated by the fire marshal's office and was later ruled arson. Thanks Engine 36 for standing-by (Pic of Engine 36 at Station 52 courtesy of Captain 36)

The second working fire in two days. Once again station 51 (1st West Chester) and station 53 (Fame) were dispatched to the 400 block of North Darlington Street for a building fire. Assistant 53 arrived onscene and reported heavy fire and requested the working fire dispatch, dispatching station 52. Shortly after assistant 53 arrived ladder 53 arrived and performed the "split". The ladder was followed by engine 51-1 who stretched a CAFS line along with Engine 52-2 who also stretched a line. Engine 53 who arrived shortly after also stretched a line assisted to the rear of the building. Although the fire was quickly knocked down overhaul took a very long time due to the many hot spots. The fire is under investigation by both the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and the West Chester Police Department. The buildings residents were cared for by both the West Chester Borough Housing Authority and the Red Cross.

arrived onscene and reported heavy fire and requested the working fire dispatch, dispatching station 52. Shortly after assistant 53 arrived ladder 53 arrived and performed the "split". The ladder was followed by engine 51-1 who stretched a CAFS line along with Engine 52-2 who also stretched a line. Engine 53 who arrived shortly after also stretched a line assisted to the rear of the building. Although the fire was quickly knocked down overhaul took a very long time due to the many hot spots. The fire is under investigation by both the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and the West Chester Police Department. The buildings residents were cared for by both the West Chester Borough Housing Authority and the Red Cross.

Photos By: Paul Widmayer and Steve Nuse

Stations 52, 53 (Fame) and 55 ambulance (GFAC) were dispatched to the Meineke Car Center on the 200 blk. of E. Gay Street in West Chester a reported heater fire. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived first and reported a working fire in the building. Assistant 52 (Cotter) arrived and assumed "Gay street command". Crews from Ladder 53 arrived and began ventilating the roof of the building as Engine 52-2's crew extinguished the fire from the interior of the building. Crews from Station 51 provided Rapid Intervention as well as assisted with overhaul of the building. Crews cleared the scene about 2 hours later.

fire. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived first and reported a working fire in the building. Assistant 52 (Cotter) arrived and assumed "Gay street command". Crews from Ladder 53 arrived and began ventilating the roof of the building as Engine 52-2's crew extinguished the fire from the interior of the building. Crews from Station 51 provided Rapid Intervention as well as assisted with overhaul of the building. Crews cleared the scene about 2 hours later.

Good Fellowship Ambulance and Medic 91 were dispatched to a residence in West Goshen in response to a fall from elevation. Responding units were advised that the patient had fallen off of a roof and was now unconscious. PennSTAR II was put on standby by Medic 91. Engine 52-1 responded shortly after and established a landing zone in a nearby field. Crews arrived on scene and after assessing the patient determined that he would by transported to a trauma center by helicopter. Crew assisted EMS with patient lifting and moving at the landing zone. The patient was flown to a trauma center in Philadelphia. Engine 52-1 cleared the scene shortly after.

was now unconscious. PennSTAR II was put on standby by Medic 91. Engine 52-1 responded shortly after and established a landing zone in a nearby field. Crews arrived on scene and after assessing the patient determined that he would by transported to a trauma center by helicopter. Crew assisted EMS with patient lifting and moving at the landing zone. The patient was flown to a trauma center in Philadelphia. Engine 52-1 cleared the scene shortly after.

Station 52 was dispatched to the seven oaks apartments for a car fire. Assistant 52 arrived onscene to find a car well off. Engine 52-2 then quickly responded with a crew of 8. Upon arrival a line was stretched and the fire was quickly extinguished. The engine cleared the scene in about 15 minutes.

stretched and the fire was quickly extinguished. The engine cleared the scene in about 15 minutes.

PennSTAR II was landed in the back parking lot of Station 52 today to transport an assault victim to a trauma center. Station 52 was alerted to establish an LZ. Engine 52-1 and Squad 52 responded. PennSTAR II landed safely and crews assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter. PennSTAR II transported to patient to a trauma center in Philadelphia and Station 52 units cleared shortly after.

PennSTAR II landed safely and crews assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter. PennSTAR II transported to patient to a trauma center in Philadelphia and Station 52 units cleared shortly after.

Late Monday night Air/Light 52 was alerted to assist Station 39 (West Crews working to extinguish the multi-alarm fire Bradford) with a working house fire in the 700 block of Shagbark Drive in West Bradford Township. Earlier in the evening Crews from West Bradford and Po-Mar-Lin Fire companies as well as Good Fellowship Ambulance were alerted for a house fire at the location. Crews arrived to find a large home with fire through the roof. Additional crews from Longwood, First West Chester, Fame and Modena Fire Companies were brought in to assist with extinguishment and overhaul of the house. Air 52 arrived and filled air bottles for the companies working as well as assisted with overhaul of the structure. Air 52 returned several house later

Bradford Township. Earlier in the evening Crews from West Bradford and Po-Mar-Lin Fire companies as well as Good Fellowship Ambulance were alerted for a house fire at the location. Crews arrived to find a large home with fire through the roof. Additional crews from Longwood, First West Chester, Fame and Modena Fire Companies were brought in to assist with extinguishment and overhaul of the house. Air 52 arrived and filled air bottles for the companies working as well as assisted with overhaul of the structure. Air 52 returned several house later

Early in the morning Stations 51 (First West Chester), Station 53 (Fame) and Station 55 ambulance (Good Fellowship) were dispatched to the area of N. Wayne Street and W. Chestnut Street for a reported building fire. Assistant 53 Street for a reported building fire. Assistant 53 (McDonald) and Assistant 52 (Cotter) responded and were advised that 911 callers were reporting fire and smoke visible from the rear of the building. West Chester Police arrived on scene first and confirmed a working fire in the apartment building. The “Working Fire Dispatch” was put out brining in Station 52 (Good Will) for Rapid Intervention, Medic 91 and 1 engine from Station 39 (West Bradford). Assistant 53 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire in the rear of the building. WCFD crews safely extinguished, ventilated and overhauled the structure. The fire was brought under control about a half hour later. One civilian and one firefighter were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Units cleared the scene around 0800.

building fire. Assistant 53 Street for a reported building fire. Assistant 53 (McDonald) and Assistant 52 (Cotter) responded and were advised that 911 callers were reporting fire and smoke visible from the rear of the building. West Chester Police arrived on scene first and confirmed a working fire in the apartment building. The “Working Fire Dispatch” was put out brining in Station 52 (Good Will) for Rapid Intervention, Medic 91 and 1 engine from Station 39 (West Bradford). Assistant 53 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire in the rear of the building. WCFD crews safely extinguished, ventilated and overhauled the structure. The fire was brought under control about a half hour later. One civilian and one firefighter were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Units cleared the scene around 0800.

This afternoon, Stations 52 was alerted to establish an LZ for SkyCare 1 in the 1300 block of Phoenixville Pike. A patient from an automobile accident near the LZ was being flown to a Trauma Center. Engine 52-1 responded quickly with a crew of 6 led by Lieutenant 52A (Good). Engine 52-1 arrived on scene and met Ambulance 55-2 and Medic 91-4. SkyCare 1 landed safely and Engine 52-1's crew assisted the flight crew with loading the patient into the helicopter. Engine 52-1 cleared shortly after to handle another alarm.

Pictures/Video By Chaz Brogan

Engine 52-1 responded quickly with a crew of 6 led by Lieutenant 52A (Good). Engine 52-1 arrived on scene and met Ambulance 55-2 and Medic 91-4. SkyCare 1 landed safely and Engine 52-1's crew assisted the flight crew with loading the patient into the helicopter. Engine 52-1 cleared shortly after to handle another alarm.

Pictures/Video By Chaz Brogan

This afternoon, Stations 52, 53, and 55 ambulance were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Union Street for a Building Fire. A child’s birthday party was being held at Good Will, the festivities were put on hold when neighbors of the Good Will Fire Company alerted firefighters and police officers that were present to a house fire next door to the firehouse. West Chester Police ran over and found the housing unit to have heavy smoke showing and confirmed a working fire. Engine 52-2 responded on the initial dispatch with a crew of 4 lead by Captain Haring. Engine 52-2’s crew immediately stretched a hose line to the second floor. The crew found the fire in a utility room, as well as the floors and walls of the second floor. Crews from Engine 52-1 vented during the fire attack with assistance from Ladder 53’s crew. The fire was put under control shortly after. Crews assisted with extensive overhaul of the fire building.

Pictures courtesy Katie Greene

put on hold when neighbors of the Good Will Fire Company alerted firefighters and police officers that were present to a house fire next door to the firehouse. West Chester Police ran over and found the housing unit to have heavy smoke showing and confirmed a working fire. Engine 52-2 responded on the initial dispatch with a crew of 4 lead by Captain Haring. Engine 52-2’s crew immediately stretched a hose line to the second floor. The crew found the fire in a utility room, as well as the floors and walls of the second floor. Crews from Engine 52-1 vented during the fire attack with assistance from Ladder 53’s crew. The fire was put under control shortly after. Crews assisted with extensive overhaul of the fire building.

Pictures courtesy Katie Greene

Stations 51, 52, 53 along with Tower 5-9 Responded to this building fire which was caused by cigarettes.