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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 and other emergencies in the Borough of Downingtown, PA and vicinity.

~ Serving Downingtown and East Caln Since 1887 ~

CONDOLENCES TO THE CHARLESTON FIRE DEPT.

 June 29, 2007

On Monday June 18 2007 nine brother firefighters from Charleston South Carolina lost their lives while battling a multi-alarm furniture store fire. The firefighters were searching for a missing employee of the furniture store when the roof of the building collapsed trapping them … [Read more...]

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THREE CALL NIGHT ENDS WITH A SECOND ALARM ASSIGNMENT IN UWCHLAN TWP.

 June 20, 2007

The company was busy Tuesday night after a thunderstorm with heavy downpours came through Chester County. The late night started out with two separate auto accident calls with Rescue 45 responding to both calls. Fortunately there were minor injuries at the first call and the … [Read more...]

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TOWER 45 RELOCATED TO COATESVILLE

 June 18, 2007

Tower 45 with a crew of five relocated to the Washington Hose Co. Station 41 of Coatesville at approximately 130 AM while the CFD battled a two alarm building fire on Charles St. Just after arrival at the Washies Tower 45 Engine 47-2 Lionville and Rescue 35 Wagontown were … [Read more...]

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DFD ICE RESCUE TRAINING

 March 13, 2007

Crews from Alert and Minquas took advantage of the extreme cold temperatures and thick ice conditions on First Lake in the Borough on February 21st and 28th to practice ice rescue techniques. … [Read more...]

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DEDICATION OF NEW RESCUE TRUCK ON OCTOBER 21ST

 October 16, 2006

It is traditional in the fire service dating back to the late 1700s to formally dedicate and wish goodwill to new fire and rescue apparatus. This dedication is known as a Housing Ceremony. On Saturday October 21 2006 we will be housing our new 2006 Pierce Lance Heavy Duty … [Read more...]

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May282736
Jun02944
Jul02438
Aug02820
Sep036172
Oct03831
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Alert Fire Company
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335

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