Shine Your Light for Firefighters
In commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company asks you to join us in celebrating firefighters by lighting your home in red on May 4 – 5, 2021. We ask that you change your porch light(s) and share your #ShineYourLight4Firefighters story with us on social media as a thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

May 4th is International Firefighters Day and to help celebrate a few businesses teamed up to make a surprising donation to the firefighters of the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company. A team of staff from Giant Food Stores, Hint Fruit Infused Water, and Big Boize BBQ Sauce stopped by to present their donation on Tuesday May 4th, which included everything you could possibly need to have a stellar BBQ.

Hint ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 19:57 hours Station 38 and numerous mutual aid companies were alerted to assist the Downingtown Fire Department with a Building Fire in the 500 Block of Trestle Place. Chester County Communication Center advised units that the alarm company had visible fire via thermal cameras and had heavy smoke in the building. Assistant 45 arrived to find heavy smoke in the area but was unable to gain access ... (Full Story & Photos)

From the National Weather Service

Weather Alert
Special Weather Statement issued April 5, 2021 at 9:27AM EST by NWS Philadelphia - Mount Holly

...Increasing Fire Danger Today... Dry fuels, low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and gusty southwest winds will produce favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread this afternoon through early evening. Residents are urged to exercise caution ... (Full Story & Photos)

From the office of the state Fire Commissioner:

Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Make it a tradition to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors when you’re changing your clocks.

REMEMBER: Working smoke and CO alarms save lives. Test your alarms monthly and replace batteries regularly. Learn more

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Bruce ... (Full Story & Photos)