At 1:38 AM, our department, TowerDirect and Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit were alerted for a water rescue on the Schuylkill River at the Black Rock Boat Launch. During a routine patrol, Phoenixville Police spotted an SUV partially submerged in the river about 60' from the shoreline. The windows were closed and it was unknown if any occupants were in the vehicle.

Utility 65-1 & Utility ... (Full Story & Photos)

Michael 'Mike' Schmit has successfully completed Essentials of Firefighting (Firefighter 1) training at the Chester County Department of Emergency Services - Fire Academy. Mike recently graduated from the fire academy alongside 20 other recruits representing various fire companies.

Firefighter 1 is an almost 200-hour entry-level national certification course our firefighters must complete before ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 06:17 AM, Our department was alerted for Rescue 65 to respond as the second Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) assignment to assist Ludwigs Corner Fire Company on a working house fire. The house was located on the 2400 block of Flowing Springs Road in West Vincent Township.

A crew with Rescue 65 responded to the incident. Our crew was placed in RIT ready standby mode for about 45 minutes and were then ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 4:28 PM, our department was alerted for Ladder 65 on the 'working fire dispatch' to assist Liberty Fire Co., Spring City with a building fire. The location of the fire was the Sustain Self Storage facility on Riverside Drive in Spring City Borough.

Chief 65, Deputy 65 and Ladder 65-1 responded to the incident. Ladder 65-1 was assigned to set up at the front of the building and use the master stream ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:32 PM, our department was alerted for a yard on fire to the rear of a property on the 300 block of Church Street. The caller reported a 6' x 6' area on fire, rapidly spreading with trees right next to the flames.

Rescue 65 and Chief 65 responded to the incident. Firefighters stretched a 1 & ¾" hose line via a property on Church Street. A section of wood fence which was on fire was knocked down ... (Full Story & Photos)

At our March board meeting, Chris Brignola was honored with Life Membership. Life Membership is attained after 25 years of active service to the fire company.

Chris began as a junior firefighter at Kimberton Fire Company in 1991. After almost a decade, Chris transferred to Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co., where he continues to volunteer today.

During his time with Phoenixville, Chris previously ... (Full Story & Photos)

During Tuesday's Borough of Phoenixville Council Meeting, Tanner Kouba, Ian McCormick and Jack Nudy were sworn in as full-time career firefighters. The trio affirmed their oath of office with family and friends at their side. The oath was administered by Council President Jonathan Ewald.

Tanner Kouba joins the Department after working full-time most recently with Main Line Health - Riddle EMS. Tanner ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 05:21 AM, our department was alerted for Ladder 65 to respond as part of a relief group from Chester County to assist Abington Township Fire Department on a multi-alarm fire at a massive industrial facility. The location of the fire was the SPS Technologies on Highland Avenue in Abington Township, Montgomery County.

A crew with Ladder 65-1 responded to the incident. The initial assignment for ... (Full Story & Photos)