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New Truck Makes a Surprise Visit to Station 49 MAY 16 - The evening of Wednesday May 16th started out just like any other training night. Volunteers gathered for a joint training session with Glen Moore Fire Company, with the focus being vehicle rescue. Just as crews were preparing to leave to head to Glen Moore, Chief 49 notified the station that we may have a special search detail and we were to hold in quarters and await further orders. Additionally ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Department Attends Twin Valley Housing Ceremony MAY 14 - On Saturday, the crews from East Brandywine Fire Company and Glen Moore Fire Company attended the Twin Valley Fire Department (St. 69) Parade and Housing Ceremony. Every unit attended with the exception of Rescue 48, Tanker 49 and Ladder 49, which stayed behind to cover the territory. It was great weather for the event and we were proud to represent the department with 10 pieces and nearly 30 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Propane Tank Fire Complicated By Tough Terrain and Electrical Hazards MAY 08 - On Friday May 4th East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched to Manor Road in West Brandywine Township in conjunction with other companies for a potential Out Building. West Brandywine Police alerted incoming Officers and Units that the fire actually involved a large propane tank (1,000 gallons) on what was formerly WCOJ Radio Station property. The situation was complicated as a result of ... (Full Story & Photos)

1,000 gallon tank where fire impingement

New Pumper Tanker Undergoes Final Inspection MAY 01 - On Sunday April 29th three members of East Brandywine Fire Company traveled to the Seagrave plant in Clintonville Wisconsin for final inspection of our new Pumper / Tanker. Assistant Chief Bobby Zynn, Safety Officer Bruce Anderson, and Captain Bill Rees have been painstakingly reviewing each line item of the truck specification to make sure everything is correct and functioning. Rob Zelehoski ... (Full Story & Photos)

Large Scale Water Supply Drill APRIL 25 - On the evening of Wednesday April 25th East Brandywine Fire Company in collaboration with Glen Moore Fire Company participated in a large-scale water supply drill. Captain Mark Ferrari coordinated the drill. In addition to East Brandywine and Glen Moore four additional companies participated in the drill. Those companies included: Lionville, Westwood, Twin Valley, and Honey Brook. Overall ... (Full Story & Photos)

2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference APRIL 22 - This past week six members from the East Brandywine Fire Company attended the 2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). The conference was held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. Nearly 30,000 firefighters from across the country attend the conference to participate in invaluable training opportunities. In addition to attending classes East ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chester County Commissioners Declare 30 Day Open Burning Ban APRIL 13 - The Chester County Board of Commissioners declared a ban on open burning for all Chester County residents and businesses, effective immediately. The temporary 30-day ban is based on current weather conditions and forecasted conditions, as well as the recent wildfire in French Creek State Park. Gusting winds, combined with dry fields and forests have made conditions extremely unstable for open ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper / Tanker Nearing Completion APRIL 12 - On Thursday evening April 12th during the regularly scheduled Company meeting the Truck Committee delivered great news to the members. The new Seagrave Pumper / Tanker is well ahead of schedule and due to be delivered the week of May 7th. If all goes according to plan East Brandywine's newest addition will be prominently on display at the 2012 Fire Expo in Harrisburg. Additionally Bruce ... (Full Story & Photos)

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