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AUTO ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT – WEST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIPThis afternoon at approximately 1:45 PM, the East Brandywine Fir...
08/30/2026

AUTO ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT – WEST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP

This afternoon at approximately 1:45 PM, the East Brandywine Fire Company, along with EMS from Westwood, was dispatched to the 500 block of Reeceville Road in West Brandywine Township for an auto accident with entrapment.

Chief 6 from West Whiteland Fire Company arrived on scene and confirmed one occupant entrapped in a vehicle that had overturned and come to rest on its roof in a driveway.

Battalion 49 arrived shortly after, along with several EBFC firefighters, who immediately began evaluating the vehicle and coordinating with EMS to determine the best method of removing the driver.

Rescue 49 and Engine 49-1 also made the response. Due to the nature of the occupant’s injuries, crews determined that a rapid extrication was necessary. Firefighters quickly went to work and successfully removed the driver, with extrication completed at approximately 1:55 PM — just four minutes after the arrival of Battalion 49.

The occupant was then transported to the hospital by EMS for further evaluation and treatment.

Following the extrication, Rescue 49 and Engine 49-1 were made available and returned to the station. Chief 49, Assistant 49, and Utility 49-1 remained on scene to provide traffic control while Fling’s Towing worked to upright and remove the vehicle. Once the vehicle was cleared, Reeceville Road was reopened.

As the remaining EBFC crews were clearing the accident scene, the company was dispatched to a second emergency for a reported carbon monoxide alarm.

Engine 49-2, Engine 49-1, and Ladder 49 immediately responded to that incident. Upon arrival, crews determined that the property owner was testing the alarm system and there was no emergency. The assignment was subsequently recalled.

Great work by all personnel involved in both responses.

WATER SUPPLY TRAINING – PART 1 🚒💧For tonight’s training, members reviewed water supply operations, specifically the use ...
08/27/2026

WATER SUPPLY TRAINING – PART 1 🚒💧

For tonight’s training, members reviewed water supply operations, specifically the use of what is commonly called a clapper valve, or Siamese valve.

This piece of equipment is especially useful during incidents in areas without fire hydrants, where tankers are needed to shuttle large quantities of water to the scene.

The valve allows two pieces of apparatus—preferably tankers carrying large quantities of water—to connect to the water supply at the same time. Because the two trucks may be pumping at different rates, the truck pumping at the higher rate will supply the water first. Once that truck is empty, the valve automatically allows the second truck to take over, maintaining a consistent flow of water to crews operating on the fireground.

This setup allows the empty tanker to disconnect and head back to the fill site while another full tanker moves into its place, helping keep the water supply operation moving with as little interruption as possible.

Tonight, crews utilized Engine 49-1, Engine 49-2 and Engine 49-5 to practice setting up the valve, connecting the associated pony sections and rotating apparatus through the operation while flowing water.

This was Part 1 of our water supply training.

Next week, we take it to a much larger scale. East Brandywine Fire Company will be joined by several neighboring departments for a full-scale water supply operation involving multiple tankers, engines and aerial apparatus. The training will give crews an opportunity to practice the coordination and teamwork required to establish and maintain a large-scale water supply in an area without hydrants.

Stay tuned for Water Supply Training – Part 2! 🚒💦

Two-Vehicle Crash on Horseshoe PikeLast evening at approximately 8:16 PM, the East Brandywine Fire Company, along with M...
08/24/2026

Two-Vehicle Crash on Horseshoe Pike

Last evening at approximately 8:16 PM, the East Brandywine Fire Company, along with MICU 46-4 from Downingtown, was dispatched to the area of 999 Horseshoe Pike, in front of East Brandywine Baptist Church, for an auto accident.

Initial reports indicated a two-vehicle crash blocking the roadway with multiple injuries, including reports that children were involved.

Rescue 49, Engine 49-1, Ladder 49, Chief 49, and Utility 49-1 all made the response for EBFC.

Crews arrived to find a two-vehicle head-on collision, with one vehicle in the middle of the roadway and the second vehicle off the roadway in the grass. All occupants were out of the vehicles upon the arrival of emergency crews.

EBFC personnel secured both vehicles and began controlling hazards and clearing debris from the roadway while EMS crews evaluated and treated the patients. Due to the number of patients, two additional EMS units were requested, bringing MICU 244-1 from Westwood EMS and MICU 555-1 from Good Fellowship to the scene.

In total, three patients were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.

EBFC crews remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes, clearing the roadway and providing traffic control while Fling’s Towing removed both vehicles.

Horseshoe Pike was fully reopened by approximately 9:15 PM.

We would like to thank our mutual aid EMS partners and Fling’s Towing for their assistance on scene.

08/24/2026

322 is closed between Corner Ketch and Brantwyn due to an auto accident. Rescue 49, Engine 49-1, Ladder 49, Utility 49-1 and Chief 49 are all on scene

9:15pm - All crews are clearing now and road will be reopen

Today, members of East Brandywine Fire Company traveled to Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, to assist with t...
08/22/2026

Today, members of East Brandywine Fire Company traveled to Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, to assist with their annual Kids Fire Experience Camp! 🚒

This free program gives children ages 5–14 an opportunity to learn basic fire, EMS, and police safety skills through fun, hands-on activities. We were proud to support Christiana Fire Company and help inspire the next generation of first responders!

Update: 6:00am 8/21/26 322 is open in both directions Update: 9:48 pm all lanes on Rt 322 between Bondsville Road an...
08/20/2026

Update: 6:00am 8/21/26 322 is open in both directions

Update: 9:48 pm all lanes on Rt 322 between Bondsville Road and Brantwyn Dr are entirely closed while crews actively work to repair several down poles and wires. It sounds like you can cross from Corner Ketch to Osborne Rd, but thats it.

7:30pm It sounds like the westbound lanes and now passable. Power remains out in the area.

Rt 322 in East Brandywine Twp is a mess! 322 is closed in both directions between Brantwyn Dr and Corner Ketch Rd with trees and wires across the road. Expect a long closure.

322 is generally delayed from Corner Ketch to Bollinger Rd.

We had a good time with our municipal partners last evening at The Golf Zone Family Fun Center ! Thank you to those tha...
08/05/2026

We had a good time with our municipal partners last evening at The Golf Zone Family Fun Center ! Thank you to those that took time to stop by and talk to us.

🚔🚒🚑 Don’t forget to stop out at National Night Out this Tuesday evening and meet your local Police, Fire, and EMS person...
08/01/2026

🚔🚒🚑 Don’t forget to stop out at National Night Out this Tuesday evening and meet your local Police, Fire, and EMS personnel, along with many other community organizations!

National Night Out is a great opportunity to get to know the first responders and public servants who serve your community every day. You’ll have the chance to check out emergency vehicles, ask questions, learn about the services they provide, and enjoy a fun evening with family, friends, and neighbors.

We hope to see you there as we come together to strengthen the partnership between our community and those dedicated to keeping it safe.

See you Tuesday evening!

**Vehicle Rescue Training — Week Three**This week, our members completed full-scale vehicle extrication evolutions as we...
07/31/2026

**Vehicle Rescue Training — Week Three**

This week, our members completed full-scale vehicle extrication evolutions as we continued our Vehicle Rescue Training series.

Members divided into two teams, with each team assigned a vehicle and a firefighter acting as a simulated patient. Crews worked through the entire rescue process, including vehicle stabilization, glass management, door removal, patient protection and removal.

One team faced the added challenge of a vehicle resting on its roof. While the vehicle remained inverted, crews removed the roof to gain access to the patient and complete the extrication. Afterward, members continued cutting through the vehicle’s undercarriage and used a winch with a redirect from the utility truck to “flap” the vehicle—ultimately folding it in half.

These hands-on drills allow our members to practice teamwork, tool operation, communication and problem-solving under realistic and challenging conditions. Great work by everyone involved!


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2096 Bondsville Road
Downingtown, PA
19335

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