East Brandywine Fire Company

06/13/2026

As the temps were trying to cool off, 13 volunteers responded to a two vehicle accident this evening at the intersection of Rt 82 Manor Rd and Hibernia Rd. One vehicle left the road and narrowly missed several trees. Both operators assisted by Westwood Fire Company EMS had minor injuries. Your volunteers along with West Brandywine Police Department temporarily closed Manor Rd between Culbertson Run Rd and Hibernia Rd until Fling's Towing Inc. was able to remove both vehicles.

06/13/2026

🚨 UPDATE: HEAT HEALTH EMERGENCY EXTENDED 🚨

The previously announced Heat Health Emergency has now been extended through **Sunday, June 14, 2026**.

With dangerously high heat indexes expected to continue, residents are encouraged to take precautions, stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat, and check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone who may be vulnerable to heat-related illness.

For information on cooling centers and heat relief resources, visit:
https://bit.ly/ChesCoHeatRelief

Stay safe and stay cool.

06/08/2026

This is a message from the Chester County Health Department.

The Chester County Health Department has issued an Extreme Heat Health Alert in response to the National Weather Service forecast for extremely dangerous temperatures and heat index values. This designation is in effect from Wednesday, June 10th to Saturday, June 13th and could be extended if the forecast worsens. Cooling centers are open across Chester County for those needing a place to cool off. To find a cooling center visit https://bit.ly/ChesCoHeatRelief. Before visiting these spaces, please check their webpage or call ahead (contact information can be found on the map) to ensure their hours have not changed. Additional information about how to stay safe during extreme heat is available at chesco.org/heat.

06/07/2026

This past week has been an important milestone in the lives of several members of the next generation of emergency responders.

As graduation season continues, we at East Brandywine Fire Company would like to take a moment to recognize and congratulate three of our members on their outstanding achievements.

🎓 Two of our young members, Ben and Noel, proudly graduated from high school this week, marking the completion of an important chapter in their lives and the beginning of exciting new opportunities.

🚒 Ben also completed the Octorara Homeland Security & Protective Services Academy (OHSPSA), demonstrating a strong commitment to serving his community and advancing his emergency services education.

🚑 Additionally, Cate, one of our junior members, achieved an incredible accomplishment by earning her National Registry EMT certification while still a high school junior. This achievement reflects an exceptional level of dedication, hard work, and maturity well beyond her years.

These accomplishments are the result of countless hours of studying, training, perseverance, and sacrifice. We are incredibly proud to have these young men and women as part of our organization and look forward to watching them continue to grow as future leaders in the fire and EMS service.

Please join us in congratulating them on their achievements and wishing them continued success in all that lies ahead. The future of the fire and EMS service is bright.

06/05/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – BONDSVILLE ROAD

Beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, Bondsville Road (SR 4015) will be closed to through traffic as contractor J.D. Eckman begins retaining wall installation associated with the Bondsville Road Improvement Project.

Local access will be maintained, but motorists should expect detours and allow additional travel time when traveling through the area.

Advance warning signs will be installed to notify motorists of the upcoming closure.

Please refer to the attached detour map for additional details and route information.

More information about the project is linked here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/projects-near-you/district-6-projects/bondsville-rd-retaining-wall-project

Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.

06/05/2026

Training Never Stops at EBFC

Over the past two weeks, the members of East Brandywine Fire Company have been focusing on Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations, specifically utilizing the FAST Board, a specialized piece of equipment designed to quickly secure, package, and maneuver a downed firefighter through confined spaces and challenging structural obstacles.

Crews once again took advantage of the acquired structure in West Brandywine Township to conduct realistic training scenarios. During these evolutions, firefighters were tasked with locating a simulated downed firefighter, assessing their condition, packaging them onto the FAST Board, and safely removing them from the structure, including navigating them up a flight of stairs and out of the building.

Each member had the opportunity to participate in multiple evolutions over the course of the training. Following each scenario, crews gathered to discuss what went well, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned to enhance future operations.

East Brandywine Fire Company is regularly dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Team for several neighboring departments. While we take this responsibility very seriously and train extensively for these situations, we hope it is a skillset we never have to utilize on an actual emergency scene.

A special thank you to everyone involved in making these training opportunities possible. Continuous training and preparation help ensure that when our firefighters need help, we are ready to answer the call.

06/01/2026

Today, members of the East Brandywine Fire Company had the honor of joining the fire service community in paying tribute to George “Bud” Turner as he was laid to rest.

Ladder 49, alongside Ladder 33 from the Honey Brook Fire Company, provided a ladder arch over Lincoln Highway as the funeral procession passed beneath, a longstanding fire service tradition used to honor those who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Following the procession, members attended the funeral service at SS. Philip & James Church to pay their respects.

Bud's impact on the fire service and the countless lives he touched throughout the years will never be forgotten. His dedication, leadership, and friendship left a lasting mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The Officers and Members of the East Brandywine Fire Company continue to keep the members of the West Whiteland Fire Company and the Turner family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Bud. Thank you for your years of service and commitment to your community. Your watch may have ended, but your legacy will live on for generations to come. ❤️🖤🚒

05/30/2026

Today, members of East Brandywine Fire Company attended the BAPS Charities Walk|Run alongside the East Brandywine Township Police Department. This annual nationwide event, organized by BAPS Charities, helps support programs focused on health awareness, education, humanitarian relief, environmental protection, community empowerment, and numerous local beneficiaries including first responders, schools, food banks, and healthcare organizations.

During the event, BAPS Charities graciously presented East Brandywine Fire Company with a generous donation of $2,001. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our organization and the first responder community.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Downingtown for their ongoing commitment to supporting those who serve our community. Partnerships like these help strengthen the bond between first responders and the communities we proudly protect.

Thank you, BAPS Charities, for your generosity and dedication to making a positive impact both locally and across the country.

05/30/2026

The fire service is often described as one big family — a brotherhood and sisterhood unlike any other. Like all families, we laugh together, disagree at times, work through challenges, and celebrate accomplishments. But when life becomes difficult, that family always comes together to support one another.

Last night was a perfect example of what the fire service is truly about.

As many of you know, George "Bud" Turner of the West Whiteland Fire Company tragically passed away last week. His family, friends, and firehouse family are now preparing to say goodbye to a man who dedicated so much of his life to serving others.

Many of our members at East Brandywine Fire Company had the privilege of knowing Bud and working alongside him on countless emergency incidents over the years. In honor of his memory, 15 members of EBFC traveled to Station 6 on Friday evening to assist the members of West Whiteland Fire Company in preparing their apparatus for the upcoming funeral services.

For several hours, crews worked side-by-side washing and detailing apparatus, while also spending valuable time with the members of Station 6 to offer support, friendship, and a helping hand during this difficult time. It was a small gesture, but one made from the heart — and something we know they would do for us without hesitation.

This is what the fire service is all about. When one department hurts, we all hurt. When one department needs help, we all answer the call.

Please join us in keeping the Turner family, the members of West Whiteland Fire Company and all of Bud's friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead as they lay this remarkable man to rest.

Rest easy, Bud. Your service, friendship, and legacy will never be forgotten.

05/30/2026

Today is the day! We hope to see you today, and if not, please look for future events!

🚑 COMMUNITY CPR DAY 🚑

The East Brandywine Fire Company will be hosting a Community CPR Day on Saturday, May 30th at the Witmer Conference Center on the 2nd Floor of the Firehouse located at 2096 Bondsville Rd. The class will be taught by certified instructors from East Brandywine Fire Company & Minquas Fire Company No. 2 EMS. This is a great opportunity to learn valuable CPR and First Aid skills that could help save a life at home, work, or in the community.

The response to this event has already been tremendous! At this time, all 10AM–12PM time slots are FULL and there are only 4 spots remaining for the 2PM–4PM session.

This class is open to all skill levels and no prior experience is needed. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and a certificate of completion.

If you are interested in attending, don’t wait — register now before the remaining spots are gone!

Please use the QR code on the flyer to sign up.