Fire hydrant that has been properly cleared.

Round Two Approaches, Clear You Fire Hydrants FEBRUARY 08 - As round two of another snow storm vastly approaches, the members at the East Brandywine Fire Company are urging residents to shovel out around your fire hydrants. With 20+ inches of snow on the ground currently and meteorologists calling for an additional 12- 18inches it is critical that the hydrants are properly shoveled out. Fire hydrants are a critical part on a fire scene because they provided ... (Full Story & Photos)

Breakfast with Santa DECEMBER 12 - Breakfast with Santa was a great turn out. Approximately 150 people turned out to spend time with their families while eating breakfast and seeing Santa. Breakfast was cooked by members of the fire company and the auxiliary. Families enjoyed a hot meal consisting of bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast sticks, and eggs. On the side, there were donuts, bananas, and oranges. To drink, you could ... (Full Story & Photos)

Passing of Past Chief Harold Thompson DECEMBER 11 - Lifetime member and Past Chief Harold R. Thompson Sr. passed away on Sunday December 6, 2009. Thompson served as Fire Chief in 1961 and held various positions within the company, including Assistant Chief. Chief Thompson was laid to rest a Hopewell Methodist Cemetery. East Brandywine Fire Company would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Thompson family. Thank you Chief Thompson ... (Full Story & Photos)

Freedom Village Partnership Thrives NOVEMBER 16 - On Monday November 16th, 2009 the East Brandywine Fire Company hosted a group of seniors from Freedom Village for an Open House. The event was part of an on-going partnership with Freedom Village to help foster a better understanding of the role each of the organizations within the community. The visit started a tour of the station and an overview of the apparatus provided by Captain Joe Edwards. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Company Operations II Training NOVEMBER 02 - This past weekend 11 members of the East Brandywine Fie Company completed Truck Company Operations II. The training was conducted at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center under the direction of lead instructor Buddy Hess. While you may have been out preparing you Halloween costume, these members were honing their skills in the following areas: Placement of Aerial Device Truck ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 49 assists Elysburg Station 170 OCTOBER 26 - This past weekend 11 members of the East Brandywine Fire Company traveled to Elysburg to assist Station 170 with manning their Haunted House. Elysburg's Haunted House serves as the premier fund raiser for the fire company. According to Ed Payeskie the event organizer nearly 3,000 to 4,000 people will go thru the house over the course of the weekend. The company hopes to raise over $50,000 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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