Earlier this summer, Good Fellowship Ambulance Club of West Chester (GFAC) officially placed the new Rehab 55 in service.

This 2025 Ford Transit cargo van replaces a trailer originally placed in service in 2011. It was specially outfitted for this role and retrofitted with a foldable rear access ramp by TRM Emergency Vehicles. Rehab 55 provides vital support at major incidents, offering first responders ... (Full Story & Photos)

who lost his life in the Line of Duty 71 years ago today.

On this date in 1954, Firefighter Russell was reporting to the fire station for a call when a terrible accident occurred. A responding fire truck collided head-on with Firefighter Russell’s vehicle just outside of the Village of Marshallton. Five firefighters were also injured in the tragedy; which occurred less than a year after the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On that fateful day, the West Grove Fire Company assisted the Avondale Fire Company at a building fire that consumed a grinding mill, lumber yard, and coal yard in the Village of Toughkenamon. During the fire, a chimney collapsed; killing Firefighter Walker instantly. Mr. Walker was 27 years old. The fire also injured two other firefighters: one from the Union Fire Company No. 1 of Oxford and a ... (Full Story & Photos)

CCFCA 3rd Annual John “Pup” Stout Memorial Golf Outing Celebrates Brotherhood, Remembrance, and Support for Fire Service

Whitford Country Club, May 12, 2025 — Under sunny skies and ideal spring weather, nearly 100 golfers came together for the 3rd Annual John “Pup” Stout Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association. Originally planned for May 5th but rescheduled due ... (Full Story & Photos)

The IAFC Eastern Division includes the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.

At tonight’s installation dinner, Chief Scott Little from neighboring Lancaster County assumed the role of President of the Division for the 2025-2026 term.

Our own Chief McCarthy from Longwood Fire Company represents the Commonwealth as the IAFC Delegate for Pennsylvania.

We want to congratulate ... (Full Story & Photos)