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LADDER 53 ASSISTS WEST WHITELAND ON WORKING FIRE AT EXTON STATION TOWNHOMES
July 2nd 2008
Pic 1 Courtesy of Terri McClure. Pic 2 Courtesy of Tom Kelly IV
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ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN 202 IN WEST GOSHEN
Friday, June 27th 2008
An accident involving an overturned vehicle shut down Rt. 202 at Westtown Rd Friday afternoon, June 27th. Fame was dispatched with Goodwill, Good Fellowship, and Medic 91 around 12PM for a serious accident on 202 just south of the Westtown Rd exit. Assistant 53 (McDonald) arrived on location to find one person trapped in the vehicle. Rescue 53 removed both doors off the vehicle, and extricated the victim. Engine 53, and Engine 52-1 arrived to assist. The victim was taken to Chester County Hospital. West Goshen police are investigating the crash.
Boiler Malfunction Forces Evacuation At West Chester University
Monday, June 9th, 2008
The West Chester Fire Department (51, 52, and 53) along with Good Fellowship (55 Ambulance) was dispatched at approximately 8:15AM to a gas leak at Shmucker Science Center at West Chester University. Crews from Ladder 53, and Engine 52-1 arrived to find high levels of carbon monoxide in the building due to a boiler malfunction. Asst. Chief McDonald assumed command, and called for additional manpower to the scene due to the amount of ventilation needed for this large building, and the extremely hot weather that day. Additional WCFD, and Goshen units arrived and assisted with ventilation throughout the building, and constantly monitored the air inside. Crews were in service for well over two hours.
Fame Helps Celebrate Goodwill's 175 Anniversary
June 7th, 2008
It was a hot steamy Saturday, but the members of the Fame showed up in full force to help the Goodwill Fire Company celebrate 175 years of service with a parade across the streets of West Chester, ending at Goodwill's fire house. Many local dignitaries, and past chiefs from all three West Chester companies we on hand to celebrate. Although Fame was not eligible for prizes, they still looked sharp marching with the 1884 Silsby Hose cart. Photos to come soon.
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