Chester County Public Safety Training Campus

07/13/2026

Seven states were represented in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, as 22 strategic communications professionals came together for FBI-LEEDA’s Media & Public Relations course.

Congratulations to all 22 participants on completing the course, and thank you to instructor Jeffrey Grayson for leading an engaging week of training.

We are grateful to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services for hosting us. A huge thank-you to Deputy Director Gerry Lindenlauf for working behind the scenes each day to ensure the class had everything it needed to succeed.

We also appreciated FBI-LEEDA COO Michael Robinson stopping by during the week.

07/11/2026

06/30/2026

Over two weeks, nine students completed the Summer Passenger Vehicle Rescue (PVR) program, consisting of three classes and culminating in earning their Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician certification.

Through 60 hours of lecture and hands-on training, students learned the skills and knowledge needed to safely respond to and work as a rescuer at vehicle accidents.

First responders interested in Passenger Vehicle Rescue can visit destraining.chesco.org to sign up for future classes.

05/15/2026

Today, we honor the police officers who have passed away in the line of duty through the recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Throughout the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus live numerous memorials, dedicated to ensuring that those who have died in the line of duty are not forgotten.

January 3, 1887 - Chester County Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Benjamin F. Irey

September 10, 1959 - North Coventry Township Police Department
Chief Daniel W. Guldin

June 13, 1971 - Pennsylvania State Police - Avondale
Trooper Robert J. Lomas

November 15, 1972 - Kennett Square Police Department
Officer Richard J. Posey
Officer William W. Davis

July 23, 1975 - East Pikeland Township Police Department
Chief Robert W. Gates, Sr.

April 17, 1980 - Pennsylvania State Police - Embreeville
Trooper David D. Monahan

February 14, 1985 - Pennsylvania State Police - Avondale
Trooper John J. Brown

September 15, 1988 - Parkesburg Borough Police Department
Patrolman Douglas H. Pyle

October 31, 2021 - Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department
Officer Joshua P. Micun

March 8, 2026 - Pennsylvania State Police – Embreeville
Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr.

05/03/2026

Today, we honor the firefighters who have passed away in the line of duty through the recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Throughout the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus live numerous memorials, dedicated to ensuring that those who have died in the line of duty are not forgotten.

Today, we honor the following Chester County Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty:
May 21, 1928 - West Grove Fire Company
Firefighter Raymond B. Walker

March 23, 1931 - Malvern Fire Company
Firefighter William Garrett
Firefighter Clarence Gregg
Firefighter Clifford Kilpatrick
Firefighter Clarence Matlack
Firefighter Charles Henry Muench

August 23, 1941 - Alert Fire Company No.1 Downingtown
Firefighter Daniel Davidson

June 1, 1954 - West Bradford Fire Company
Firefighter Everett Russell

October 29, 1955 - Goshen Fire Company
Assistant Chief George H. Parry

December 20, 1955 - Minquas Fire Company
Firefighter Paul Miller

January 14, 1957 - Berwyn Fire Company
Firefighter Ralph F. Stauffer

September 1, 1965
Lionville Fire Company
Firefighter Charles H. Martin, Jr.

November 1, 1966 - Lionville Fire Company
Firefighter Jonathan S. Windle

May 25, 1982 - Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company
Assistant Chief Roy A. Harris

November 19, 1988 - Longwood Fire Company
Chief Lawrence E. Greeley

October 10, 1997 - Chester County Fire Marshal's Office
Chief Fire Marshal William "Pop" Winters

March 9, 1998 - Lionville Fire Company
Firefighter David J. Good

November 27, 1999 - Cochranville Fire Company
Assistant Chief Wayne C. Yost

September 25, 2002 - Parkesburg Fire Company
Firefighter John F. Legieko

November 21, 2012 - Good Will Fire Company
Captain Christopher M. Good

October 20, 2023 - West Whiteland Fire Company
Firefighter Colin Reedy

05/01/2026

The Historic Courthouse will shine in red this weekend in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, in honor of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty .

The display also recognizes International Firefighters Day on May 4, honoring the courage and dedication of firefighters who work to keep our communities safe.

04/15/2026

Join us for our Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) at the PSTC starting on April 21, 2026 at 7 pm. For more information and to sign up, visit https://destraining.chesco.org/p-11656-eevd.aspx

03/20/2026

There are still spots in the 'Response to Battery Emergencies' training on March 26, 2026 presented by the Chester County Hazardous Material Team. To register, visit the following link: https://destraining.chesco.org/p-11476-rrbe.aspx.

03/04/2026

Join us for The Engine Boss Brush Truck Operations class starting on March 14th, 2026, hosted at Wagontown Fire Company. For more details, please visit https://destraining.chesco.org/p-11840-tete.aspx.