At 7:21 PM, our department was alerted for trash cans on fire on Taylor Alley in the area of the Gay Street Memorial Bridge (aka "The High Bridge"). The caller reported two trash cans were on fire.

A crew with ladder 65 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived to find the remnants of two trash toters on fire in a private parking area to the rear of a house on Mill Street (historically known ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:10 pm, our department was alerted for a rescue of an individual requiring physical assistance near Black Rock Tunnel. The caller reported an individual had traversed a steep incline along the Schuylkill River to access an area at the tunnel, but was unable to return up the incline.

ATV, Deputy, Rescue, and MICU 65-1 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived on location and used one of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:10 PM, our department was alerted for a three-vehicle crash on Nutt Road (Route 23) between Buchanan and Wheatland Streets. The caller reported one vehicle was overturned. Additional callers reported the operator was trapped in the overturned vehicle.

Rescue, Engine, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-2 responded to the incident. Rescue 65 arrived to find the operator of the vehicle had been removed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)