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.
Our firehouse expansion and renovation project is in the home stretch!
Contributions are needed to fund the completion of our project.
Help us raise the final $500,000 needed to reach the finish line.
For more information about the capital campaign, click here.
Established in 2020, Fame's Live-In Program offers housing for up to eight live in members. Since the program was established, Fame's response times have dropped in half, and manpower per call rates have risen.
Interested in becoming one of our live in firefighters? If you are not yet a member, we encourage you to stop by the station during our weekly training night ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Fame Fire Company responded to 591 emergency incidents in 2022. Additionally, our firefighters participated over 9,600 hours of formal and informal firefighting/rescue training.
Behind the Scenes...
In addition to responding to emergencies, our members work hard to support our 100% volunteer organization. Volunteers conduct general firehouse maintenance, support various organizational committees, ... (Full Story & Photos)
It is with deep regret the Fame Fire Company #3 announce the passing of John "Pup" Stout, Past President of the Fame Fire Company.
John joined the Fame Fire Company in 1975 and spent over 20 years as an active firefighter, and Ladder Driver. John served as President of the company in 1991, and from 1999-2003. He also served as Trustee, and Vice President.
Stop by the Fame on Friday October 14th from 4-8PM for our Fall Food Truck and Vendor Expo. A repeat of the Spring event. Stop by for food and entertainment before the Friday night football game, or grab a snack during "happy hour". Hope to see you there! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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