The Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Convention, and Parade will be held in West Chester, PA in September 2013 in conjunction with the Fame Fire Company’s 175th Anniversary.
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The Fame Fire Co. No. 3 is one of three 100% volunteer fire stations that make up the West Chester Fire Department. As part of the department, the Fame Fire Co. No. 3 provides fire and rescue services to the Borough of West Chester and all, or portions of, the following Chester County townships; Birmingham, East Bradford, Thornbury, West Goshen, and Westtown.
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West Chester, Pa. December 9, 2011 - Fame Fire Company # 3 of West Chester, PA is an All-Volunteer Fire Company, located at 200 E. Rosedale Ave, in West Chester, PA. As part of an on-going certification process, Fame Fire Company has re-affirmed their 100% certification as Firefighter I through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The original 100% certification ran out after a 3 year period, and with 30% turnover, Fame Fire Company has again reached 100%. Fame Fire Company is proud to announce 51 firefighters are certified as Firefighter I, and 51 members have also passed the written and practical skills testing for the General Requirements for Technical Rescue, also known as the Core.
In addition to the 100% Firefighter certification, Fame Fire Company has applied for and has been ungraded to a Level 2 certified Water Rescue Company in the Commonwealth’s Voluntary Water Rescue Certification program. Fame Fire Company’s 2 boats are considered a deployable Water Rescue asset in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Fame Fire Company is proud of the 19 Rescue Technicians: Surface Water, and continues to train and certify additional firefighters to ensure competency in the future.
The Fame Fire Company Rescue Unit protects ~ 27.5 square miles, with a population of ~ 55,000, including all of West Chester Borough and Thornbury Township, and parts of East Bradford, Westtown, Birmingham, and West Goshen townships. All active firefighters of the Fame Fire Company are volunteers.
For more information, contact:
Kevin M. Corcoran
Telephone: (610) 431-7565
Cell Phone: (610) 636-0690
Email: KMCof53@aol.com
Convention and Parade
September 25 - 28, 2013
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As a 100% Volunteer Organization, we are always looking for new members.
To join, please stop by any Thursday Evening after 6:30 PM and ask to speak to the Captain.
DECEMBER 1 - Students from West Chester University chose the Fame Fire Company to express their gratitude towards this past Thanksgiving Holiday. A group of hard working women from the university’s Positive Psychology Class made the company members an evening dinner to enjoy after their weekly night drill on Thursday, November 17th. The company would like to thank and appreciate Ashlee Shry, Rachel Friedrich, Ali Soscia, Allie Fetter, Tanya Anderson, Lauren Allen, and Alexx Travaglini for a fantastic dinner and a job well done.
Story by: FF Enagbare
DECEMBER 15 - Thursday evening, Fame Fire Company was dispatched to a Multi-family dwelling for a reported house fire on Dean St. Along side were the First West Chester and Good Will Fire Companies. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke pouring from second floor windows. The small fire was contained to a single bedroom on the second floor and was knocked down within minutes. Water and smoke damage was done to the first floor and restoration efforts will be needed. The crews acted quick and did a great job controlling the fire in adequate time.
Story by: FF Enagbare
Photo courtesy of: Daily Local News
DECEMBER 9 - In the early hours Friday morning, the West Chester Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 Block of E Barnard St for a house fire.
Good Will Fire Company arrived first on scene and reported heavy fire showing, requesting the working fire upgrade. Ladder 53 arrived shortly after. Splitting crews, the exterior team threw ladders on each side of the house, while the interior search the exposure house for any extension. Primarily, per operational command, the fire was fought exteriorly. Crews only entered the house later on for minor extinguishment and overhauling.
The cause of the fire resulted from a furnace malfunction in the residents basement. Being powered by gas, the fire was not easily knocked down. Foam was used to further enhance extinguishment.
A job well done was accomplished by all companies associated. Thank to the mutual aid given by Goshen Fire Company, Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, and American Red Cross.
Story by: FF Enagbare
Photos by: Travis Tiffany & Dave Smiley Jr.
JANUARY 17 - Fame Fire Company would like to thank Past Chief 52 Mike Cotter for all of his time, devotion, and dedication as fire chief of the West Chester Fire Department. Cotter was fire chief 2009 - 2011. Since West Chester rotates their chief every three years, Cotter’s time is now up and the title is passed on.
Congratulations to the new Fire Chief 51 Dale McClure, starting his three year term as of January 2012. We wish you the best of luck and are proud to serve with you as our chief.
Thank you Mike Cotter, and good luck Chief Dale McClure.
Story by: FF Enagbare
JANUARY 20 - The Fame Fire Company was dispatched to assist Goshen Fire Company for a working house fire in the late hours last Friday night. Ladder 53 and Air/Light 52 were requested from the West Chester burrough. Ladder 53 arrived on location as the third truck in, and man power was sent to the scene with hand tools. The house had heavy fire showing to the rear, with further extension creeping throughout the rooms. The Fame took primary truck company operations and proceeded to vent second floor windows, and cut two holes in the roof. A little over an hour later, the fire was called under control, and crew continued inside the building to commit to salvage and overhaul procedures. A great job was done by all companies involved.
Mutual Aid Given to: Station 54/56
Story by: FF Enagbare
Photos by: Dave Smiley Jr.
