Tonight, Ladder 49 traveled to the Coatesville Area Senior High School for First Responders Night at the Varsity Baseball game.

First Responders were recognized by the team and those in attendance, and members had the honor of helping unfurl a 100’ American Flag for the National Anthem.

Following the ceremony, members stayed to enjoy part of the game before returning to the station.

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Taking advantage of the weather and putting in the work.

Today, some of our younger members took advantage of the beautiful weather — along with access to the acquired structure — for some additional hands-on training.

A crew of 8 members took Engine 49-2 and Utility 49-1 to the property and focused on hoseline advancement, working through different techniques and building on their skillsets.

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Members conducted training at an acquired structure in the local area on Wednesday April 1st.

Training was focused on handline advancement and roof operations.

If you live in the neighborhood off Old Homestead Rd and see emergency vehicles or personnel in the area, there is no cause for concern. This activity is strictly a training exercise.

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On Tuesday, March 31st, EBFC 49 was honored to host a visit from Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz. Commissioner Moskowitz enjoyed a tour of the station, followed by light refreshments.

During her visit, Commissioner Moskowitz spoke about the Chester County Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters and held an open discussion on what more the county could do to support volunteers.

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On Thursday evening at 7:59pm the East Brandywine Fire Company along with our mutual aid partners were dispatched to the 100blk of Locks Farm Lane in Applecross for a reported house fire. Initial reports indicated fire in a cabinet.

QRS49 arrived within two minutes and initially had nothing showing from the front. As they began to investigate they then indicated smoke showing from the front door ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, March 25, the fire company participated in a joint training exercise at Freedom Village Retirement Community.

Freedom Village staff organized a fire drill to strengthen their emergency preparedness, and our members used the opportunity to review key operational components, including property layout, apparatus placement, building access, standpipe operations, water supply, and fire pump ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past week, the Downingtown community became the center of an outpouring of respect, honor, and unity as thousands of Law Enforcement Officers from across the United States, along with Fire and EMS personnel from throughout the region, gathered to pay tribute to Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. of the Pennsylvania State Police. Corporal O’Connor was tragically killed in the line of duty on March ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today we are sharing an important letter from East Brandywine Fire Company Fire Chief Sergio Ora regarding the upcoming funeral services and procession for Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Tim O’Connor, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 8.

This letter provides residents and businesses in East Brandywine and West Brandywine Townships with important information about expected ... (Full Story & Photos)