Today, as part of Caln Township’s probationary career firefighter orientation program, Thorndale Fire Co., Caln Township Career Firefighters, Coatesville VA and City Fire Departments participated in training at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center.

A big thank you to East Whiteland Township Fire Department and Chief Greg Lewis for providing an Engine standby during the training.

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On May 28 at 07:25 Chester County Emergency Service notified Thorndale Fire Company and Caln Township about residents reporting 5 baby ducks stuck in a storm drain in the Barley Sheaf Farms section of the Township.

Assistant 38, Rescue 38, and Caln PD responded to the scene and found mom standing guard over a storm drain with her 5 ducklings at the bottom.

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On May 14th, Station 38 held a live burn training session along with mutual aid partners from Coatesville VA FD and the Downingtown Fire Department. The night focused on apparatus arrival assignments for structure fire responses. Several evolutions were conducted and a great night of training was completed by all. Thank you to our mutual aid for joining Thorndale on this invaluable training!... (Full Story & Photos)

At 01:00 Hours, Station 38 & mutual aide were dispatched to the 3300 Block of Walnut Street for a reported house fire. Chief 38 arrived to a 2-story twin with nothing showing side Alpha, Bravo, & Delta. Engine 38 arrived as the first due engine; crews stretched a line & began investigating. The source was determined to be a discarded cigarette, and the incident was scaled back to 2&1.

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At 14:54 hours, Stations 38 & 76 were dispatched for a reported car fire in the 1800 block of Lincoln Hwy. Chief 38 & Engine 76 arrived to find a single vehicle with fire from the engine compartment & exposure to the building. Ladder 41 was requested to check the roof for extension. Due to the quick response from 76, 38, & 41, there was no extension to the building.

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