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First West Chester Fire Co.

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The first Saturday in August the company celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the fire company. This year for our 227th we held our annual Young Buck and Old Timers softball game, the Young Bucks were victorious with a win over the old timers. This years game was held in remembrance of Cpl Timothy O’Connor Jr who held many records in this game over the many years. After the game we member spent the evening at the fire house for our annual family BBQ. by @fightin51engine

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3 months ago

Drafting Practice at North Hill Lake in West Goshen this week by @fightin51engine

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

This past Thursday, the fire company attended the graduation of 6 members from the Spring and Summer Fire 1 programs through the Chester County Fire Training Academy.

3 members started their journey in January thru June in a 4 module format giving up week nights and weekend days.

3 additional members completed the accelerated Summer Day Class attending 8 hour days Monday though Friday during May and June.

Both classes account for over 200 volunteer hours for each graduate.

While we are always bringing in new members and getting them trained this is the first time we have graduated 6 members at the same time. We thank these members for their dedication to the fire company and the community volunteering this time away from their families and personal lives.

These members have also completed a fire company structure burn qualification and have the ability to be pack qualified. This qualification earns their promotion to the rank of 3rd Class Firefighter.

The fire company also provided the Color Guard for the graduations opening ceremony. by @fightin51engine

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4 months ago

Fly Thru today’s Event by @fightin51engine

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6 months ago

Live In Firefighters wanted!

Aggressive Engine Company.
Renovated Dorm Rooms.

Immediate Rooms Available. Visit our website for more information. www.firstwestchester.org

Like and Share to spread the word by @fightin51engine

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7 months ago

A good day for West Chester Fire Department celebrating a grant for a new fire engine coming soon!

I was proud to work with @reppielli to help secure funding through the Local Share Account for the new truck! taken in First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51 by @fightin51engine

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9 months ago

House Fire Assist- Caln Township

Wessies go back to back in the early morning hours. First call was to standby at West Whiteland Fire Company while they operated at a fire in Paoli. As 51-2 was clearing from Exton we were added to the House Fire in Caln township. Crews secured the utilities and performed overhaul operations before being released by command. by @fightin51engine

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10 months ago

On Wednesday Night our volunteers conducted a water supply, relay pumping and handline operations training.

We have live in positions available, inquire within - firstwestchester.org taken in West Chester Fire Department Training Center by @fightin51engine

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10 months ago

Have you heard the word?

The word is we have renovations underway to expand our live in program. We are adding rooms and looking for firefighters to move in.

Apply here - https://www.firstwestchester.org/content/liveins/ by @fightin51engine

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10 months ago

We are thankful for training. Tonight members practiced hose line advancement and forcible entry. taken in West Chester Fire Department Training Center by @fightin51engine

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a year ago

Tonight Firefighter Mark Patton graduated from the Chester County Fire 1 Program. FF Patton completed over 200 hours of training the past 3 months and tested for his National Firefighter 1 certification. Congrats Mark and thank you for your commitment to the company and your community. by @fightin51engine

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a year ago