At 2:10 PM today, East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched to the area of Horseshoe Pike & Buck Road for a reported vehicle accident involving a school bus.

Rescue 49 made the response and located the incident in Caln Township at Horseshoe Pike & Gendry Drive. The vehicles were off to the side of the roadway.

Crews immediately checked on the drivers involved and secured all hazards. Fortunately, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday afternoon, Chief 49, QRS, and Rescue 49 responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Reeceville Road near Monacy. EMS units from Westwood and Minquas also responded to the scene.

Reports indicated a pickup truck and a motorcycle struck and the rider was down in the roadway.

Westwood EMS and Chief 49 arrived first and confirmed the report.

Crews from Rescue 49 & QRS ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 5:28 PM on Wednesday evening, the East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched along with EMS from Minquas Fire Company and the East Brandywine Township Police Department to the intersection of Horseshoe Pike (Route 322) and Bondsville Road for a reported vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles.

Safety 49 was first to arrive on scene and confirmed a three-vehicle collision that ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Dream Three Years in the Making

Three years ago, members of the East Brandywine Fire Company began planning for the purchase of a new Pierce Walk-In Rescue Truck to replace our 21-year-old 2004 Pierce Dash Rescue Pumper. That vision became reality last night.

With lights flashing and sirens wailing, Chief D’Amico proudly led the new Rescue Truck home to Station 49, escorted by the East Brandywine ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Wednesday night, just before the arrival of our brand new Rescue truck, our members took the opportunity to sharpen their skills during a hands-on training session.

Crews were split into teams and got to work with both our existing rescue equipment and some of the newer tools that will be going on the new Rescue—like our Holmatro Pentheon Series battery-operated rescue tools. These powerful, ... (Full Story & Photos)

As units were returning to station on Saturday night from the fire in Uwchlan, MICU 187 was dispatched to Dorlan Mill Rd in Upper Uwchlan for a vehicle accident reported with an odor of something burning coming from the vehicle.

Assistant 49, Rescue 49 and Engine 49-2 were still on the roadway and due to Station 47 units still being at the house fire EBFC units responded to the accident along with ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:40 p.m. on Saturday night, the East Brandywine Fire Company was dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to assist the Lionville Fire Company on a reported house fire in the 500 block of Ferncastle Drive, Uwchlan Township.

The initial 9-1-1 call indicated there was a fire in the basement of the residence. West Whiteland Fire Company, Minquas Fire Company, and Ludwigs Corner Fire Company ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday night Ladder 49 with a crew of 5 relocated to Longwood Fire Company while their members enjoy a well-deserved night off at their regional banquet. Our crew remained at Longwood until 6:00 AM Sunday morning, ready to assist if needed.

No calls for service were needed while there.

We wish our friends at Longwood a great evening, and we thank our dedicated volunteers for continuing to ... (Full Story & Photos)