Assist to 49 on a House Fire JUNE 15 - Just after 11am, the company was dispatched to assist East Brandywine (49) for the pumper tanker and R.I.T. assignment on a working house fire. Engine 47-5 and Engine 47-2 responded due to Rescue 47 being out of service. Crews arrived and assisted with exterior operations while Engine 47-5 supplied the fire scene with other neighboring tankers. Lionville units operated for 3 hours Pictures ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fox 29's Jamie Shupak with the members of Station 47

Station 47 featured on Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia and Firehouse Friday MAY 03 - On Friday, May 1st, the Lionville Fire Company was part of the Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia show and their regular feature known as "Firehouse Friday". Host and Fox 29 Traffic Reporter Jamie Shupak did her traffic reports live from the firehouse from 5am to 9am as she interacted with active members, pieces of our apparatus, and participated in a live demonstration. Plus, if you were able to tune ... (Full Story & Photos)

Retired Lionville Engine 47-4 now serving the Citizen's of Royersford APRIL 28 - Lionville's first piece of Pierce apparatus, the 1994 Lance, is once again back on the front line serving the Friendship Hook & Ladder Hose and Ambulance Inc and the Borough of Royersford. 47-4 was an integral part of the Lionville fleet as it answered its share of calls, standby's, and countless other details over the years. The company placed the truck into retirement and for sale along with the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Former Lionville 47-4

Philadelphia Fire Dept with Chester County in the Background

SEPA Regional Task Force Holds Meeting APRIL 25 - On the 25th of April, the Five Counties that make up the SEPA Regional Fire Task Force held a Historic Meeting when all five counties met up at the PhiladelphiaFireAcademy. Chester County Task Force #1(CCTF), Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, and City of Philadelphia Fire Departments went over the different strides needed to make the regional task force work in uniform and the difference ... (Full Story & Photos)

House Fire in Willistown Twp. APRIL 13 - Around 4:40pm, Malvern Fire Co. (04), Paoli (03), and East Whiteland (05) were alerted to the 100 block of Grubb Rd. for a house fire. Minutes later Deputy 4 (C. Gastwirth) arrived on location with heavy fire through the roof of a large single family dwelling. Deputy 4 requested the "working fire dispatch" and a first alarm tanker task force due to lack of hydrants in the area. Command was handed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members Complete Pumps I & II APRIL 05 - Lionville Fire Company hosted a 48 hour Pumps training class. Twelve members completed the PA State Pumps I & II course. Instructors from Chester County Fire Academy came to the station to train the members on basic pumping skills and techniques. Completing the course were new prospective driver operators, and veteran operators refreshing their skills. The course consisted of a class room ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 47-5 Runs Small Fire In Kimberton APRIL 01 - The first call for the month of April came in just after 12pm, for a reported barn fire in Kimberton. Engines 47-5 along with Engine 65 (Phoenixville Fire Co.) were dispatch to assist Kimberton Fire Company (61) on the first alarm assignment. Engine 61-1 arrived on location with a small out-building type structure well involved. Engine 47-5 (Captain L. Ruth) arrived and supplied Engine 61-1 with ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Due Fire MARCH 23 - At 10:46pm, the first due alarm was dispatched to the 900 Block of Evan Drive for a house fire. Chief 47 (Holmes) went responding and was advised that the front of the house was on fire. Minutes later Chief 47 arrived on scene with heavy fire first and second floor and requested the 'working fire dispatch bringing the balance of the Downingtown Fire Dept. and the R.I.T. assignment out of East ... (Full Story & Photos)

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