Please Support our Kids Festival Sponsors MAY 08 - As you probably know by now East Brandywine Fire Company will be hosting its 2nd Annual Kids Festival June 7th from 11am to 5pm at East Brandywine Community Park. When the idea for this event was conceived the company had two goals in mind. The first was to gain access to the community and continue to build relationships with the residents. Second was to raise much-needed funds to be able to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Although new to the area Applecross wants to play a vital role in maintaining a safe community

Rural Water Supply Training MAY 08 - On Wednesday May 7th 2008 East Brandywine Fire Company (Station 49) and Glen Moore Fire Company (Station 48) continued their joint training series this time focusing on Rural Water Supply. Additionally, the two companies benefited from the participation of Twin Valley Fire Department (Station 69) and Ludwigs Corner Fire Company (Station 73). The evolution was set-up at Springton Manor Farm ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sparky loose at Reeceville Elementary School APRIL 28 - Sparky and the firefighters from East Brandywine Fire Company (Station 49) were at it again this time at Reeceville Elementary School. The crew led by Captain Joe Edwards took time out of their busy schedule to visit the school and read to the kids. Station 49 firefighters went to each one of the fifth grade classes and read a book. Following the story Sparky could not pass up the chance to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sparky helps NBC 10 Anchorman Tim Lake with a Phillies flag. Photo: Sean Brown

EBYA Opening Day APRIL 19 - East Brandywine Fire Company assisted EBYA with the opening day of the 2008 baseball, softball and t-ball seasons. With Ladder 49 out of service for the ceremonies, Ladder 4 was used to raise the flag for the National Anthem. Engine 49 arrived at the park with a special guest. Sparky was greeted by hundreds of kids ready for the start of the season. As the teams ran onto the field when they ... (Full Story & Photos)

Brush Fire APRIL 18 - At approximately 2:15 pm station 49 was dispatched to Rt. 82 and Hibernia Rds. for brush and a utility pole fire. Chief 49 arrived to find a roll of carpet smoldering along the roadway. Chester advised Chief 49 of a possible second call for brush at 4 Laurel Lane. West Brandywine PD investigated the second call and found a fast moving brush fire next to 19 Brandywine Dr. Brush 49 responded to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

We're Reaching New Heights APRIL 14 - We asked for your help and you've responded! The members of East Brandywine Fire Company would like to thank the following people and businesses for their support of the 2008 Kids Festival. Exton Firestone - $2,000 Brady Orthodontics - $500 Take Two Marketing - $500 Lyons and Hohl Site Contractors - $300 Blue Moon Florist - $250 Jack and Beverly Williams - $100 Nan Robin - $100 This ... (Full Story & Photos)

We need your help! APRIL 07 - East Brandywine Fire Company's 2nd annual Kids Festival planning is in full swing. Although last years event was an enormous success the members are excited about the possibilities of making this years bigger and better! In order to make this a reality we need you help! The festival is scheduled for June 7th from 11am to 5pm and will be held at East Brandywine Community Park. In the event of ... (Full Story & Photos)

$445,000 was awarded to Westwood Fire Company to aid all 47 volunteer fire companies in Chester County to recruit more personnel

County Wide Grant recieved through the Westwood Fire Company APRIL 03 - On Friday, March 14th, 2008 the United States Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a grant to the Westwood Fire Company to assist Chester County volunteer fire companies recruit more personnel. The grant, in the amount of $445,000, is to be used for recruitment and retention of firefighters. Back in 2006, Assistant Chief Sly developed the project ... (Full Story & Photos)

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