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!
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)
Crews receiving a briefing and their Squad assignments
The Chester County Rescue Task Force held a full-scale exercise on Friday evening, May 10 starting at 7:00pm and finishing around 12:30am the following morning. 15 Fame collapse rescue technicians, technical search specialists and collapse rescue operations personnel worked alongside colleagues from East Whiteland Fire Company and Lionville Fire Company at a simulated severe weather event that severely ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fame's 2024 Annaul Golf Outing returns to the Penn Oakes Country Club on Monday, August 26, 2024. Afternoon Shotgun start at 1PM. Golfers, please fill out a registration form quickly as spaces fill very fast for this great event! Hole sponsorships are available to promote your business and help supposrt the Fame!
It is with deep regret that the Fame Fire Company announces the passing of Assistant Treasurer David P. Thomas. Dave joined the Fame in 1977, and worked his way through the ranks at Fame, while honing his skills as a firefighter. Dave worked on many committees and his expertise in financing helped the Fame tackle many capital projects throughout the years, and give the Fame a great vision for the ... (Full Story & Photos)
This evening Fame held its 186th Anniversary Night at the firehouse. Members from years past and present were in attendance and shared some great stories and memories.
The Board of Firefighters, led by Captain Rob Rawley, recognized the following active members for their hard work this past year...
Ladder Men of the Year: Max Quinn and John Dougherty (these FFs rescued an unconscious victim from ... (Full Story & Photos)
