The Officers and Members of East Brandywine Fire Company are proud to announce that three of our members graduated from the Fall Session of Firefighter 1 held at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center in South Coatesville tonight.

Kenneth Agostinelli, Kailyn Nuse and Cory Wandling attended the 188 hour class that was held from September to November. They attended classes two nights a week ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday evening November 30th East Brandywine Fire Company volunteers held their final training on the new Scott SCBA prior to placing them in service. The evening consisted of multiple building fire evolutions to ensure the team was proficient with their use.

Additionally while 22 volunteers were training, three additional members graduated from Fire Fighter One class.

As our Organization ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after returning to station and getting the equipment back in service from the gas leak call the company was once again alerted this time to an accident in West Brandywine on 322 and Summers Lane.

Rescue 49, QRS 49, Ladder 49, Utility 49 and Deputy 49 all made the response within minutes of dispatch and arrived on location with a two vehicle accident with debris in the westbound lanes of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 10am on Tuesday morning 11/15/2022, the EBFC volunteers were dispatched to the 300 block of Dawson Place in East Brandywine for a gas leak outside.

Units were advised of a gas line that was struck by a construction crew while they were digging in the area of the sidewalk. Deputy 49 and Engine 49-2 made the response and upon arrival confirmed an active leak from an unknown size propane ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday November 9th training on airpacks continued. Led by LT Needles, firefighters focused on search and rescue techniques in dense smoke conditions.

This ongoing training series is geared towards familiarization of our new airpacks. It also gives our new, less experienced members, time to build confidence and skills.

We are always looking to grow our team of dedicated volunteers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday morning at 11:19am, the company was dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Manor Rd in West Brandywine for an appliance. Initial reports were of an oil burner that backfired and the house was filling with smoke.

Engine 49-2 arrived with smoke showing from the residence and pulled an 1 3/4 handline to the front door. As the crew from Engine 49-2 began to search for the source of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday afternoon was a steady one for the EBFC volunteers. Three fire calls were handled between 2pm and 7pm. The first was an accident call at 2:10pm.

Later in the afternoon just after 4:30p.m. the company was dispatched to the area of 425 Creek Rd for an odor investigation. Caller reported a strong sulfur smell in the area. Engine 49-2, Ladder 49 and QRS 49 made the response and also were able ... (Full Story & Photos)

Senior FF Meeks led 24 of our firefighters in a wall breaching and airpack profiling drill Wednesday night.

This technique is used by firefighters to rescue themselves from a room with no way out. A firefighter can exit a room between two studs by creating a hole in the drywall and maneuvering their air-pack through.

We are always looking to add to our talented team of members. Stop by on Wednesday ... (Full Story & Photos)