The Thorndale Fire Company held its annual Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday October 12. We had a beautiful weather day with many activities for all. Families were able to come and see the firehouse and participate in hands on activities including a crawl thru smoke area, hose spraying and use of an extinguisher to put out an oven fire. Our fire gear was on display for all to try on. Families ... (Full Story & Photos)

October 8th, the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company visited the Lil Ducklings Daycare. The students were given a fire safety presentation and a tour of the Rescue truck. Fire Chief Patrick Taylor, Assistant Fire Marshall Ryan Lewis, CFF CJ Kronmuller, and Firefighter Kim Mattson were in attendance.

October 9th, Jane's Daycare located on Foundry Street, also received a visit from the fire company, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 17:30 hours Station 38, Engine 76 and MICU 146 were dispatched to the westbound Route 30 bypass for a vehicle accident. All units responded shortly after dispatch and was advised by the 911 center of one vehicle overturned and the location updated putting accident to the east of original location. Chief 38 arrived on location confirming one vehicle overturned with the occupants self-extricating ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention Week started off with a visit to Copeland Run Academy.
Career Firefighters Kyle Vaughn, Justin Richway, and CJ Kronmuller gave a tour of the Rescue truck. CFF Kronmuller donned his fire gear and SCBA to show the students what firefighters wear and to not be afraid.

Firefighter Kim Mattson provided education about fire safety and the importance of having smoke detectors.
The students ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the last month, Wednesday evening drill nights have focused on different aspects of vehicle rescue utilizing the different equipment carried on Rescue 38. On Wednesday October 2nd, the crews were given a scenario as units started to arrive at the training facility that would test all the skills they practiced over the last few weeks.

On arrival, Rescue 38 crew began to immediately stabilize ... (Full Story & Photos)