On Monday at 1:31 PM, East Brandywine Fire Company, along with multiple other departments, was dispatched to assist the Westwood Fire Company for a reported house fire in the 100 block of Highland Avenue in Valley Township.

Initial reports indicated a neighbor called after seeing smoke coming from the home, with additional information suggesting it may have been from the fireplace. Ladder 41 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday was Friends and Family Day at the Chester County Fire Training Campus!

East Brandywine Fire Company is proud to have three cadets currently enrolled in the Firefighter I program — Firefighters Ryan Ashbee, Jack Pryma, and Noel Cordero.

Family members and friends attended the event to show their support and see firsthand the hard work and dedication these future firefighters are putting into ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, November 2nd, Ladder 49 traveled to Applecross Country Club to assist with the annual Liv2BeKind Ball Drop! 🎈

This great event supports the physical and mental health and wellness of local youth — a cause that means a lot to our community.

Ladder 49 was set up over the green, and with a quick pull of the rope, over 1200 golf balls came raining down! ⛳️

As always, East Brandywine Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening, East Brandywine Fire Company crews stood by for the annual Brandywine Wallace Fall Festival bonfire. Students, parents, and staff enjoyed an evening filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit.

Our members were on-site to ensure everyone’s safety while the crowd enjoyed the warm glow of the fire and all the fall festivities.

We’re always proud to be part of community events like ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning at 1:53 AM, Engine 49-2 made the response to Caln Township assisting the Thorndale Fire Company along with other mutual aid departments for a reported house fire in the Fairways Development.

Crews arrived to find fire showing from the rear of a 2½-story middle-of-the-row townhouse. Engine 49-2’s crew assisted with checking the exposure buildings, opening up inside the main fire building, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, EBFC 49 had some special visitors! The Brandywine Wallace 5th Grade Student Council stopped by the station for their community service project — washing Engine 49-5 and Utility 49.

The students did a fantastic job and made both rigs shine! 🚒✨

After all their hard work, everyone enjoyed some delicious pizza from Pizza Mia. 🍕

A big thank you to the Student Council members for their effort ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday night, 25 members attended training at the firehouse as we kicked off our Vehicle Rescue Training series. This week’s focus was on our rescue struts and their various capabilities.

EBFC currently carries two types of Res-Q-Jack struts — a heavy-duty vehicle stabilization and lifting strut, and a light-duty version designed for smaller applications. During the session, newer members had ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 49-2 and Engine 49-5 responded to a lawn mower fire in the 200 block of Jefferis Road in East Brandywine Township. Crews deployed a 1¾" handline to the rear of the home and quickly knocked down the fire. Thankfully, there were no exposure issues to the residence — only a small shed nearby, which sustained no damage.

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As we head deeper into fall, it’s a good ... (Full Story & Photos)