Over the past week, Valley Forge Volunteers have responded to 13 calls for service and operated in service for over 7 hours.

Members responded to:
3- Fire Alarms
3- Building Fires
4- Motor Vehicle Accidents
2- Brush Fires
1- Smoke Investigation Outside

Additionally, members conducted regular weekly training and a tour of the Devault Quarry Facilities. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)