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A photo speaks a thousand words. This one says “commitment, courage, perseverance, fortitude” and a whole lot more about our firefighters and emergency first responders here in Chester County.
Thank you Modena Fire Company Station 37 and all the brave men, women, and individuals who serve our communities here and across the Commonwealth.
We are fortunate to be home to some of the most well trained, most caring, and toughest firefighters and emergency first responders around. And many of our local companies & departments need volunteers. If you’re interested in joining, we’ll be posting some follow up resources and contacts.
At 12:26pm on Saturday, January 22nd, Avondale Fire Company was dispatched to assist Longwood Fire Company on a working house fire in the 900 block of Sills Mill Road in Kennett Township. Since we were staffed with an in-station duty crew, Engine 23-2 and Tanker 23 responded immediately upon dispatch.
Engine 23-2 arrived and finished the reverse lay from the scene to the Bayard Estates development. Crews laid over 3,000 feet of supply line to assist with water supply. Engine 23-2 reported back to the scene and provided manpower. Tanker 23 initially assisted with water supply until a permanent water supply was established. Tanker 23 was released and relocated to Kennett Fire Company No. 1.
While Engine 23-2 and Tanker 23 were responding to the Sills Mill Road incident, Engine 23-1 was alerted at 12:30pm to assist West Grove Fire Company on a working garage/house fire in New London Township. The crew of Engine 23-1 assisted with overhaul on the scene of this fire before being released. Traffic 23 assisted with traffic control.
At 2:00pm, Traffic 23 was dispatched to the intersection of Doe Run Road and Unicorn Lane in East Marlborough Township to assist the PA State Police with traffic control at a property damage accident.
At 7:00pm, Rescue 23 and Traffic 23 were alerted for traffic control for an accident at Gap-Newport Pike and Limestone Road in New Garden Township. Units cleared the scene at 9:00pm.
Photos from the original photographers.
AFC would like to thank the relocates from Modena Fire Company Station 37 (Engine 37-2), Keystone Valley Fire Department (Ladder 8), and West Bradford Fire Co. (Tanker 39) during these incidents.
This past weekend, Paraco donated 10 wreaths to Wreaths Across America - Official Page, an annual event in December dedicated to remembering the sacrifices made by Veterans.
Every year, wreaths are placed on the gravestones of Veterans to honor them for their service.
Among the community volunteers placing the wreaths this year were Modena Fire Company Station 37 and Paraco General Manager Jeff P., a volunteer fireman himself.
Marine Colonel Stuart C. Smith spoke followed by a 21 Gun Salute, and it was a beautiful day of remembrance.
To get involved with next year's ceremony, visit
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/.
Come support Greater Coatesville Girl Scout Troop 4291 this Sunday at our baked goods table! Warm up with some hot cocoa and coffee. Tummy is grumbling? We will have hot dogs, chips and pretzels. Yummy sweet goodness for everyone to enjoy. Have a girl who wishes to join? Come say hi and we can answer all your questions. Can't wait to see you!
12/9/21
The company was dispatched for a garage fire just before 6pm in the 1200 block of Romansville Road. The incident was changed to a woods fires with an out building involved. Crews were assisted by Thorndale Fire Company and Clubroom and Modena Fire Company Station 37
Congratulations to Modena Fire Company Station 37 and South Coatesville Police for 2nd place in your respective categories!
We hope you and your family will join us this Sunday! Santa will be arriving just after 330pm with a ride from Modena Fire Company Station 37 . Enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate and mingle with friends and neighbors. Bring your camera and get pictures with Santa. We will also have a mailbox for kids to mail letters to Santa so he can read them when he gets back to the North Pole.
Thank you to all of our firefighters, EMS, and police on this National First Responders Day! The bravery and dedication of our first responders, many of them volunteers, cannot be overstated. Their hard work helps to keep us all safe during our times of need. Thank you!
Pennsylvania State Police West Chester University Police Department West Chester Borough Police Department West Goshen Police Dept Marlborough Police Southern Chester County Regional Police Department Avondale Fire Company West Grove Fire Company Longwood Fire Company Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company West Bradford Fire Co. First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51 Fame Fire Co. No. 3 Goshen Fire Company Modena Fire Company Station 37 Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department Medic 94 - Southern Chester County EMS Good Fellowship Ambulance & EMS Training Institute
Congratulations to Becca and Bryan on there wedding day! Thanks to Modena Fire Company Station 37 and Rocky Run Fire Company for covering the local while our members attend.
Modena Fire Company Station 37 had a busy day! Great job as always!
Just before 6 AM on Monday, August 2, 2021, firefighters were alerted to a report of smoke coming from a building in the 700 blk of East Lincoln Highway. As Ladder Company 41 was arriving a civilian was quite actively waving us in from the middle of East Lincoln Highway which provided a good indication and that we likely had work ahead of us. Moments later, Ladder 41 arrived within 3 minutes of dispatch, confirming smoke emitting from the roof line of the one story strip mall type building, approximately 25' x 200' in size.
As firefighters gained entry and identified which unit was on fire, Engine 43 arrived and crews made quick work with just one hose line. Fire damage was held to a portion of one unit. No injuries were reported.
We would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance Modena Fire Company Station 37, Thorndale Fire Company and Clubroom, Coatesville VAFD IAFF Local F257, Wagontown Fire Company, Keystone Valley Fire Department, Minquas Fire Company No. 2, City of Coatesville Police Department and of course our staff at 41 EMS.
A shout out to our partners in County Dispatch who always get forgotten about, THANK YOU! Chester County Department of Emergency Services.
Pics compliments of Chesco fire rescue photography
Coatesville Bureau of Fire
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