At 3:44 PM today, Engine and Utility 45 were dispatched and responded to a working house on Colts Meadow Run, Upper Uwchlan Twp., assisting the East Brandywine Fire Co.  The Engine 45 crew assisted placing ground ladders around the house. … [Read more...]

The members and officers of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 would like to wish you and your family a Happy and Safe 250th. Independence Day!   … [Read more...]

The members and officers of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 would like to wish you and your family a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.  Let us never forget the sacrifices that our men and women of the Armed Services have made defending our freedoms. … [Read more...]

Last evening, at our monthly business meeting, some of our volunteers were honored for their service and dedication to the community through several newly created awards in honor of past, two-term Downingtown Fire Dept. Fire Chief Hallan J. Usher and his wife, Arvilla Reynolds … [Read more...]

Time for some "Then" and "Now" photos!  Our current firehouse was constructed in 1940-1941, with our first meeting taking place in the new building, 85 years ago, on May 26, 1941.  Over the years we have made several renovations, remodeled some portions of the interior and … [Read more...]

The members and officers of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 wish our Mother's and all Mother's across the nation a Safe and Happy Mother's Day! … [Read more...]