Chester County - Rt 1 northbound between Rt 41 and Newark Road is closed due to multiple brush fires along the side of the roadway. Please use an alternate route of travel.
Today, Medic 94 picked up a donation of window treatments from our local Lowe's Home Improvement store in Avondale. These fixtures will accompany several appliances provided by the Lowe’s store in Brookhaven. These generous donations will be put to good use as we outfit our new headquarters, which is scheduled to open in Penn Township in the next few weeks.
This massive project would not be possible without the support of our community partners, and we would like to thank the teams at these two Lowe’s locations for their contributions. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on our big move!
This massive project would not be possible without the support of our community partners, and we would like to thank the teams at these two Lowe’s locations for their contributions. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on our big move!
Effective Sunday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m., Chester County will enter a mandatory burn ban due to extreme fire risk. This ban, ordered by the Chester County Commissioners, will remain in effect for at least 30 days as dry weather conditions persist. Forecasts indicate no rain in the immediate future, elevating the risk of brush fires that threaten public safety, property, and our region’s extensive agricultural landscape.
Since October 5, Union Firefighters have responded to nine brush fires, with over ten hours spent in active firefighting efforts. With the continued risk, this burn ban is essential to protecting the entire community, including residents, farmers, and businesses.
This complete burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including residential, agricultural, and recreational fires, until further notice. The community’s cooperation is crucial to prevent further incidents and safeguard lives, properties, and our natural resources.
For more information, please refer to the full press release from the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
https://www.chesco.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1592
Since October 5, Union Firefighters have responded to nine brush fires, with over ten hours spent in active firefighting efforts. With the continued risk, this burn ban is essential to protecting the entire community, including residents, farmers, and businesses.
This complete burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including residential, agricultural, and recreational fires, until further notice. The community’s cooperation is crucial to prevent further incidents and safeguard lives, properties, and our natural resources.
For more information, please refer to the full press release from the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
https://www.chesco.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1592
This weekend, SCCEMS Paramedic Brandon Johnston finished his Rope Rescue Technician training with Elder Technical Rescue Services, LLC to officially become the 7th member of our technical rescue paramedic group. This group of specially trained providers respond to complex rescue incidents across Chester County as part of the Chester County Rescue Task Force.
Congratulations Paramedic Johnston!
Congratulations Paramedic Johnston!
Fire Company Urges a Pause on Burning
The West Grove Fire Company wants you to know that outdoor burning of any kind is strongly not recommended at this time across our area. A combination of an extended period of dry weather, warm temperatures and breezy conditions creates conditions ripe for wildfires. With no measurable rain in the forecast for the next two weeks, along with low humidity, your fire company recommends you refrain from burning trash or yard debris or holding bon fires until conditions change. Please also keep in mind to always check with your local municipal officials and staff about regulations on burning in the community where you live or operate a business. Thank you.
The West Grove Fire Company wants you to know that outdoor burning of any kind is strongly not recommended at this time across our area. A combination of an extended period of dry weather, warm temperatures and breezy conditions creates conditions ripe for wildfires. With no measurable rain in the forecast for the next two weeks, along with low humidity, your fire company recommends you refrain from burning trash or yard debris or holding bon fires until conditions change. Please also keep in mind to always check with your local municipal officials and staff about regulations on burning in the community where you live or operate a business. Thank you.