The Fame Fire Company No. 3 is one of three 100% volunteer fire companies that make up the West Chester Fire Department. The WCFD provides fire and rescue services to the residents of the Borough of West Chester, Thornbury Township (Chester County), and portions of West Goshen, Westtown, Birmingham and East Bradford Townships. The West Chester Fire Department covers approximately 26.5 square miles.
Fame Fire Company is the dedicated Ladder/Truck Company and Heavy Rescue Company for the West Chester Fire Department.The other two fire companies in the West Chester Fire Department are First West Chester Fire Company and Good Will Fire Company #2. The specific fire apparatus responding to an emergency may range from a single piece of apparatus from one fire station to many pieces from multiple stations depending on the nature and location of the emergency.
Fame Fire Company is also an integral part of The Chester County Rescue Task Force. Fame is the lead company for swiftwater, trench, confined space and structural collapse technical rescue disciplines and operates in a support role in the rope/high-angle technical rescue discipline. Check out the Chester County Rescue Task Force Facebook page for additional information.
The Fame would like to deeply thank all of you that have made a donation to
our Capital Campaign, and New Building Fund!
We could not have done our renovations without your help!
Fame Rescue and Structural Collapse Rescue Specialists, together with Lionville Fire Company, responded as part of the Chester County Rescue Task Force to assist Station 21 with a barn collapse involving entrapment. Crews traveled for more than 30 minutes to reach the site in East Nottingham Township. Local responders discovered that a section of the barn had collapsed onto a piece of heavy equipment, ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday, December 5th. a number of our members traveled to Manheim, Pa. to attend the PA State Police Academy graduation exercise for the 174th cadet class. After completing approximately 27 weeks of training, 49 new troopers were welcomed to the Pennsylvania State Police by Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris during the 174th Cadet Class graduation.
Today, five Fame members successfully completed a grueling specialized training class at the West Chester FD Training Center. The FEMA Urban Search and Rescue equivalent Structural Collapse Specialist class taught by Spec Rescue International out of Virginia Beach, VA. Since late June, these members volunteered their time to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities to safely operate at a structural ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fame Fire Company returns to Penn Oaks Country Club for thier annual Golf Outins set for Monday August 25th 2025. Tee off time is 11AM with plenty of fun, and prizes!
Please see attached to register your foursome, and/or become a sponsor of this great event and support the Fame! We hope to see you there! ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Saturday January 25th 2025, Senior rescue technicians mentored our newer rescuers on ice rescue. For several hours our volunteers practiced various techniques in rescuing victims from freezing waters. Our rescue technicians practiced direct and indirect contact rescue skills that could be used for people and animals.
Please remember to be cautious around ice. If you want to skate or play hockey, ... (Full Story & Photos)
