At 7:56 AM, our department was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at the Carrie Court Apartments on Gay Street near Fourth Avenue.

The Deputy Chief, Ladder, and Utility 65-2 initially responded to the incident. Deputy 65 arrived to find smoke coming from the basement of one of the buildings. Upon investigation, it was found there was an active fire in the basement. Deputy 65 established Gay Street ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the February Borough of Phoenixville Council Meeting, Andrew Bucklin, Stephen Cini and Colin Finn were sworn in as full-time career firefighters, and Dr. Kevin Duffy was appointed as Medical Director. The group affirmed their oath of office with family and friends at their side. The oath was administered by Council President Jonathan Ewald.

Andrew Bucklin graduated from Bishop Shanahan High ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:06 AM, our department was alerted to an automatic fire alarm activation at Street Cart Bagels on Nutt Road at Lincoln Avenue. Additional callers reported smoke in the building, followed by flames from the roof. County communications upgraded the assignment to a building fire, adding our first-alarm mutual aid companies.

The Chief, Deputy Chief, Rescue, Utility 65-1, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-1 ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 4:20 PM, our department and the Chester County Hazmat Team were alerted for a hazardous materials incident on Platinum Drive in the new Phoenixville Heights Development. The caller reported a 60-gallon propane cylinder fell on its side, rolled down a driveway, and was actively leaking.

Chief, Deputy, Engine, Rescue, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-2 responded to the incident. Engine 65 arrived to find ... (Full Story & Photos)

A new "Wag'N O2 Fur Life" pet oxygen mask kit has been placed on our rescue truck. The kit has specially-designed masks in three different sizes, includes a quick start guide with instructions on CPR for cats & dogs, and a kennel lead for safe animal handling.

This equipment was generously donated by Barbara Cieri. Barbara saw that our firefighters and EMS personnel recently rescued several cats ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tony served our department for nearly two decades. He began working at West End Fire Company #3 (formerly part of the Phoenixville Fire Department) around the mid‑2000s. He later transferred to Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, where he continued working part‑time until his retirement in 2021.

During his time with us, Tony played a key role in organizing several events that raised funds and ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:44 PM, our department was alerted for a vehicle fire on Kenalcon Drive in the borough. The callers reported an internal-combustion engine vehicle on fire with exposure to a house and another vehicle.

Chief, Deputy, Assistant and Rescue 65 responded to the incident. Units arrived to confirm a vehicle burning in the driveway. Crews deployed a single hose line and quickly brought the fire under ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:20 AM, our department and first-alarm mutual aid companies were alerted for a house fire to the rear of a house on the unit block of Washington Avenue in Phoenixville. Callers reported fire and black smoke from the rear of a house, and exposure to another house 20' away.

Chief, Engine, Ladder, Rescue, MICU 65-1, MICU 65-2 and numerous mutual aid units responded to the incident. Engine 65 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)