Phoenixville Fire Department

The new Rescue 65 has started production at KME Fire Apparatus in northern Pennsylvania. This new rescue/engine will carry 500 gallons of water and a full compliment of vehicle and technical rescue equipment. It is expected to be completed and delivered by late summer of this year!

Thank you to Lower Providence Fire Department for sending a crew with Pipeline 53 to Phoenixville today. Their crew helped cover the area in case there were any additional emergencies while local fire companies were operating at the house fire in Schuylkill Township. In Montgomery County, a 'Pipeline' is a pumper which carries a minimum of 2000' of 5" supply hose. Pipeline 53 is part of the Western Montgomery County Large Diameter Hose (LDH) Strike Team. This capability is to essentially create a temporary water pipeline when the water source is an extended distance from a fire. While this is an added capability of this unit, it still functions as a pumper.

A crew with Engine 65-1 is currently assisting the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. on a house fire & hazardous materials incident. The Chester County Hazardous Materials Response Team is also at the scene. The location of the incident is Melvin Road near City Line Avenue in Schuylkill Township. People are urged to avoid the area however no protective actions for the general public have been announced. 12:00 PM UPDATE: Units are clearing the scene and the roadway should be ope...n shortly. UPDATE: Additional details from Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. regarding this incident: https://www.facebook.com/valleyforgefireco/posts/10158202178028297

Today, we pause to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and the common good.

At approximately 6:00 this evening the BRVFC and Engine 65 (Phoenixville Fire Department) were dispatched to a reported electrical fire outside on the 700 block... of Port Providence Road. While responding Montgomery County Communications Center alerted Chief 99 that a trash truck was entangled in electrical wires and was on fire. Engine 99-1, Squad 99, and Engine 65 setup two handlines, waited for Peco to secure the down power lines, then extinguished the fire. See more

We appreciate and recognize the work of our sisters and brothers in law enforcement. Working side-by-side to serve our community. -with Phoenixville Police Association & Phoenixville Police #WeAppreciateYou #LEAD2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of past Chief James Wray "Butch" Brewer. Butch was a life member of the West End Fire Company and served many years as Assistant Chief. Butch served as the Chief of Department from 1993 to 1997. Our thoughts are with the Brewer family.... Obituary and viewing information: https://www.klotzbachfuneralhomes.com/obit/James-Brewer-31/

Part-Time Firefighter/EMT The Phoenixville Fire Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of part-time Firefighter/EMT. Scope of work:... Successful candidates are required to perform as a driver-operator for an engine or aerial device, or firefighter at all emergency scenes. Additional duties include apparatus and equipment readiness checks, station housekeeping duties, fire prevention and training. Requirements: 21 years of age with valid Pa. Driver’s License NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Vehicle Rescue Technician Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (or higher): - Pump Operations - Engine Operations - Aerial Operations - Truck Company Operations - EVOC Hazardous Materials Operations Emergency Medical Technician, CPR, Blood borne Pathogens. NIMS 100,200,700,800 PA Water Rescue Certification: (Preferred or obtain during employment). - Water Rescue & Emergency Response - Emergency Boat Operations & Rescue Criminal Background Check/Child Abuse Clearance Prior firefighting experience, as well as experience driving and operating pumper and aerial apparatus Shifts (generally): Daily - 7a-3p, 3p-11p*, 6p-6a (*except Friday) Weekdays - 10a-6p Resumes may be submitted in person at 177 Church Street, Phoenixville or electronically to [email protected] Any additional questions please contact Chief John Buckwalter at (610) 933-9717 or [email protected] Application deadline: February 1, 2021

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay! We appreciate the duty and dedication of all of our career and volunteer personnel as well as first responder colleagues everywhere.

Yikes! Somebody must have a little dent on their vehicle?! This is how we found the hydrant in front of the firehouse this morning. We temporarily placed the hydrant in our yard so that pups in the neighborhood still have access to it.. If anyone has information on this hit & run, please contact Phoenixville Police via the non-emergency dispatch line, (610) 935-2440.

Shortly before 9 AM, the department and the Phoenixville Division of Trappe Fire Company No. 1 EMS were alerted for a two-vehicle crash with entrapment on Manavon Street (Rt 29) in the area of Hecht Street. Crews arrived to find one vehicle on it's side. The occupant inside the flipped vehicle had been removed by bystanders. No injuries were reported by the occupants. Firefighters assisted with clean up of debris as the tow company removed the vehicles. Crews cleared the scene after about 25 minutes.

Please remember to SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER when passing a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle. On a two-lane road, slow down or stop as necessary, proceed around the emergency vehicle as safely as possible for everyone. If there are multiple lanes for the direction you are heading, move over to a lane farther away from the stopped vehicles. Each day, firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, fire police, tow truck operators and others respond on our roadways to assist ot...hers. Each day, two of these individuals across the U.S. are struck and killed by a vehicle. #SlowDownMoveOver National Move Over Day -with NHTSA

Thank you to Edith Cloud for creating and donating a few dozen FD-themed masks for our personnel. Edith made the masks in honor of her husband Chet for 70+ years of service to the Jefferson Fire Company No. 1. Thank you for your consideration.

#FirePreventionWeek Safety Tip Keep any items which can burn from being too close to your stove top, oven, toaster, toaster oven, air fryer, etc. Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!... En español: https://bit.ly/2GJoY6e For more safety tips, visit: Sparky The Fire Dog and www.fpw.org

#FirePreventionWeek Safety Tip After a night of drinking, consider picking up food (with a designated driver), ordering food or eating something cold. Unfortunately, some people fall asleep or 'pass out' while waiting for food to cook on a burner or in an oven. Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!... En español: https://bit.ly/3jMM1ev For more safety tips, visit: Sparky The Fire Dog and www.fpw.org

#FirePreventionWeek Safety Tip Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! En español: https://bit.ly/2SB29UA... For more safety tips, visit: Sparky The Fire Dog and www.fpw.org

Crews shown with Ladder 65 and an Engine from Liberty Fire Co., Spring City operating at the Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center in 1978. Ladder 65 at that time was a 1968 Seagrave Fire Apparatus 100' aerial. Called Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center at the time, the facility is now Parkhouse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.... : Keith W. Bliss, past Chief of Liberty Fire Co. and Spring-Ford Rescue Squad. #PFDTBT #PhoenixNo1

#FirePreventionWeek Safety Tip Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! Even better than a 3-foot kid-free zone is to keep small children out of the kitchen when someone is cooking.... For more safety tips, visit: Sparky The Fire Dog and www.fpw.org

Engine 65-3 has been retired from the PFD and is on it's way to a fire department in the Country of Chile. She was driven away Sunday and has arrived at the Port of Baltimore on her journey to a new home. It is not uncommon for older fire apparatus and construction/industrial equipment to find a new lease on life in Central and South America. This 1996 pumper was placed in service for the PFD in January of 2014. Originally, designed along with a twin pumper for the Wise Aven...ue Volunteer Fire Company of Baltimore County, MD, she also served the Needmore Volunteer Fire Company of Fulton County, PA. This pumper will be replaced with a new pumper-rescue. Delivery of this new unit is expected in early 2021. ¡Deseamos a los bomberos de Chile mucha suerte con su nuevo camión de bomberos!