While Upper Merion units operated at a residential fire, Engine 68-3 was alerted to relocate to the Allendale Rd Station. Engine 68-3 responded shortly after dispatch with a crew of 4.

While on stand-by, Station 68 was alerted for a second call to assist 61 (Kimberton) at a house fire on the 2000 block of Valley Hill Rd. Engine 68-5 responded moments after dispatch with a crew of 5. First arriving ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 9pm, Valley Forge Fire and 67 EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of South Second Avenue for a vehicle accident. Chief 68 arrived moments after dispatch to confirm one vehicle vs. a utility pole with one occupant to be checked by EMS. 68 units shut down the roadway and requested PECO to the scene for a severed utility pole with live wires down. The occupant refused EMS care and the ... (Full Story & Photos)

As Spring storms moved through the area, high winds created multiple hazards. Crews were kept busy for well over 5 hours deploying barricades and redirecting morning traffic. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after lunch, Engine 68-5 (pumper tanker) was requested to assist Ridge (62) with a barn fire on Hilltop Road. 68-5 responded and supplied 2,500 gallons of water before being released by command. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 530pm this evening, Valley Forge Fire & West End EMS were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of South Whitehorse Rd and East Philip Dr. Initial reports indicated upwards of 7 people injured. Chief 68 arrived to find multiple vehicles blocking and multiple people in the area of the crashed vehicles.

After initial assessment of the injured, a total of 4 ambulances were requested with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today we pause to remember Fire Police Lieutenant John Lackovic.

Lieutenant Lockovic died suddenly just hours after responding to a crash July 11, 2011.

A Native of Chester County, John began is firefighting career in Coatesville before earning his degree in Fire Engineering from the University of Maryland. John utilized his degree as a Fire Marshall in Chesterfield VA before returning to Chester ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday Evening brought severe storms to Schuylkill Township and the surrounding communities. Call types included; trees & wires, gas leaks, and a building fire response in East Pikeland.

In total, 8 calls were handled by the company. Over 20 manhours and 40+ volunteers kept the company in service for a total of 4 straight hours.

Many area roads are still closed. Please respect the barricades ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 9am this morning, first alarm companies from Valley Forge, Phoenixville, Kimberton, East Whiteland, Paoli and West End EMS were alerted to a reported House fire on Dorchester Way in Schuylkill Township. Initial reports stated there was smoke from an unknown source in the basement. Chief 68 arrived, confirmed smoke showing and requested the working fire dispatch. After completing a 360 ... (Full Story & Photos)