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| Welcome to Alert
The mission of the Alert Fire Company Number One of Downingtown, PA shall be the
preservation of life and property from the destruction of fire in the Borough of Downingtown,
PA and vicinity. Also, the care of such apparatus and equipment as may be placed in its
charge.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 - The Alerts hosted our Annual Mother’s Day Car Wash today, under cloudy and chilly skies! While in years past, the turn-out was better due to better weather conditions, the "Workin’ at the Car Wash" volunteers had a fun-time, trying to stay warm and dry...
Thank you to all of you i... Full Story |
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Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Today, after returning from assisting the Coatesville Fire Department, Rescue 45 headed to the Malvern Fire Company to particpate in their Annual Fire Prevention Open House. The crew from Rescue 45 educated the community on the use of thermal imaging cameras. The Malvern Fire Company built a ho... Full Story |
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Saturday, May 3, 2008 - At 10:00 this morning Tower 45 was dispatched to assist the Coatesville Fire Department on a second alarm house fire. Tower 45’s crew arrived on-scene and stood-by in the manpower pool with the other companies from the assignment. A short time later the fire was placed under control and T... Full Story |
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - Today, Rescue 45 and Station 46 (Minquas No. 2) were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Rt. 322 in the area of Trestle Place Business Park in East Caln Township. Chief 46 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle accident blocking traffic. Rescue 45’s crew secured the vehicle hazards ... Full Story |
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Friday, April 25, 2008 - A crew from Rescue 45 participated in the Annual "Keeping Safe on Prom Night" auto accident demonstration at Downingtown West High School. The Rescue crew along with Engine 46-1, Paramedic and Ambulance 46-1 (Minquas No. 2) and the Downingtown Police Department worked together to show the senior... Full Story |
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Saturday, April 19, 2008 - The Downingtown Fire and Police Departments worked together to ensure the safety of our citizens and all of those who visited the Borough on Saturday. There were approximately 1000 people who attended the campaign stop at the Downingtown Train Station for Democratic Presidential Candidate, Barac... Full Story  | | Rescue 45 and the Chester County Police Emergency Response Units |
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Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Engine and Squad 45 traveled to the West End Fire Co. No. 3 (Station 43) of Coatesville for the "Engine Company Operations" class that was conducted by Traditions Training, L.L.C., this weekend. This course was custom designed by the staff of Traditions and adapted for the practical instruction a... Full Story  | | Nick Martin, DCFD, Addresses the Class on Day One |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - WESTWOOD, PA -
On Friday, March 14, 2008 the United States Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a grant to the Westwood Fire Company to assist Chester County volunteer fire companies recruit more personnel.
The grant, in the amount of $44... Full Story |
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Saturday, March 22, 2008 - The 51st. Annual Downingtown Fire Dept. Banquet took place this evening at the Revere Tavern in Paradise, PA. Over 160 guests enjoyed a family style dinner to begin the festive evening, an awards presentation to honor the accomplishments of 2007 and dancing the night away to close the event.
... Full Story  | | (L to R): Michael Miller, L. Dunfee Award; Jenna Harvey, Co-EMS of the Year; Brian Baker, Minquas Jr. of the Year; Tom Lee, Alert Firefighter of the Year; Senator Andrew Dinniman; Fred Gates, Fire Police of the Year; Jerry Keen, DFD Chief 2005-07; Ann Warren, Co-EMS of the Year; Rob Smith, Minquas Firefighter of the Year |
|  | | Tom Lee, Alert Firefighter of the Year |
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