Last evening, October 1, 2025, the Officers and Members of East Brandywine Fire Company proudly placed our brand-new Rescue 49 officially into service!

Rescue 49 is a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue, designed to provide our members with the most advanced technology and capabilities to serve our community safely and efficiently. The new Rescue replaces our previous unit, a 2004 Pierce Dash that was originally designed as a first-out attack engine and later converted to a Rescue after the arrival of Engine 49-2. The 2004 Pierce Dash was recently sold to the Red Hill Fire Company in Montgomery County, PA.

Less than 24 hours after being placed in service, Rescue 49 has already responded to two calls, quickly proving its value to both our firefighters and the community we serve.

Apparatus Specifications

Engine: Cummins X12, 500 hp

Transmission: Allison 4500EVS

Pump: Hale CBP, 250 GPM, Single Stage

Water Tank: 300 gallons

Generator: Harrison 10kW MCR Hydraulic

Key Features

Cummins X12 500 hp engine

Harrison 10kW hydraulic generator

22-inch extended bumper

Warn Zeon 10,000 lb. portable winch (wireless)

(2) Hannay cord reels

Skylight Escape Hatch

Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection

TAK-4 independent front suspension

Hendrickson Air Ride rear suspension

23.5’ body with roll-up doors

HiViz scene lighting on all four sides

Seating for 8 firefighters

This new Rescue brings enhanced rescue, firefighting, and support capabilities to East Brandywine Fire Company, ensuring that our volunteers have the tools and equipment needed to safely and effectively respond to emergencies.

We extend a sincere thank-you to our apparatus committee, company officers, members, and supportive community for making this project possible.

Apparatus Committee

Chief Vince D'Amico, Deputy Chief Sergio Ora, Assistant Chief Joseph Monestere, Battalion Chief PJ Groff, Lieutenant John Groff, Chief Engineer Bobby Zynn, Assistant Chief Engineer Kevin Shaffer, President John Edwards, FF/EMT/Treasurer Ken Ader, Training Officer Christian Peta, and Captain Greg Pilotti.

Special thanks to Curt Woerth and Glick Fire Equipment for their assistance with purchasing the apparatus and for their support in mounting the equipment.

🚨 Be sure to join us for our Fire Prevention Open House on Wednesday, October 15th from 6–8 PM to see Rescue 49 up close!