West Whiteland Fire Company

06/06/2026

The members of the West Whiteland Fire Company would like to express our deepest gratitude to the many organizations, agencies, and individuals who stood beside us following the sudden passing of our distinguished member, George “Bud” Turner.

The outpouring of support we received during this difficult time was both humbling and inspiring. Because of your generosity, compassion, and commitment to the emergency services family, our members were able to focus on honoring Chief Turner’s life and supporting one another.

We extend our sincere thanks to East Brandywine Fire Company for washing our apparatus and providing dinner; Lionville Fire Company for their support and participation in the ceremonial arch; Glen Moore Fire Company and Valley Forge Fire Company for providing operational coverage; Honeybrook Fire Company for participating in a ceremonial arch; Good Fellowship Ambulance for assisting with cleaning and providing dinner; Minquas Fire & EMS for operational coverage; West Whiteland Township Police for providing dinner and funeral es**rt services; Downingtown Police Department, Upper Uwchlan Police Department, and West Brandywine Police Department for their es**rt services; West Goshen Township Police Department for their es**rt and honor guard participation; and Goshen Fire Company for their participation in the ceremonial arch.

We are also deeply grateful to the Chester County Hero Fund and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services for their unwavering support and generous contributions to the Turner family. Our sincere appreciation extends to the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association for their constant support throughout this difficult period. We would also like to thank Wegmans of Downingtown for their generous donation of food.

The fire service, public safety community, and Chester County as a whole demonstrated what it truly means to be a family. Your kindness, professionalism, and willingness to step forward in our time of need will never be forgotten.

On behalf of our officers, members, and the Turner family, thank you for your support, friendship, and service. We are forever grateful.

05/29/2026

West Whiteland Fire Company, , and Rescue injured tree worker in the 500blk of Bridle Path

05/24/2026

EXTON, PA – The West Whiteland Fire Company is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Past Fire Chief George "Bud" Turner, who succumbed to a sudden medical emergency following department activities on May 23, 2026. Chief Turner remained committed to the Fire Company until his final day, exemplifying a legacy of service that spanned nearly 57 years.

A widely recognized and respected leader in West Whiteland Township, Chief Turner was consistently among the department's top volunteer responders for more than half a century. He answered his final emergency call as the operator of Ladder 6 at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of his passing. Just hours later, he also attended the department's annual awards banquet ceremony held at the Whitford Country Club – never missing an opportunity to support the organization or its members.

Chief Turner joined the West Whiteland Fire Company in July 1969, beginning what would become a remarkable lifetime of dedication to the greater Exton community. Throughout his extensive volunteer career, Chief Turner served in nearly every operational and administrative capacity of the Fire Company.

In just his second year of membership, Chief Turner was selected to serve as Secretary of the organization — a role he held until being elected President of the Fire Company in January 1973. He would continue in that position through 1976.

In addition to his administrative duties, Chief Turner also progressed through the operational ranks – initially serving as Fire Lieutenant beginning in January 1973, 1st Captain in March 1974, and 2nd Assistant Chief in January 1976.

In 1978, Chief Turner was selected by his peers to serve as the fourth Fire Chief in the history of the organization. He remained Fire Chief through 1985. The following year, he was recognized as the Firefighter of the Year for his exemplary service.

For more than a decade, he also served as Deputy Fire Chief under then-Chiefs William Miller and David Jones from 1989 to 1999. He was again elected to the office of Fire Chief in 2000, holding the position through 2007. Never one to sit idle, he returned as President from 2009 to 2011 before once again serving as Fire Chief from 2012 to 2017.

His unwavering commitment to the organization earned him the W. Scott Smith Outstanding Contributor Award in both 2013 and 2016, and he was presented with the inaugural Turner Service Award in 2018 – an honor named in recognition of his extraordinary service to the Fire Company and community. At the time of his passing, he continued to serve on the Fire Company's Board of Directors.

In addition to his many fire service accolades, he also served the community as a West Whiteland Township Supervisor, Fire Marshal, and Emergency Management Coordinator.

Chief Turner will be fondly remembered for an unparalleled lifetime of sacrifice and service to the residents of West Whiteland Township. As we continue to grieve this unexpected loss, we ask that you keep the Turner family in your thoughts and prayers. Funeral arrangements are currently pending.

For further information, please contact Fire Chief Kevin Miller ([email protected]) or 610-363-9066.

05/23/2026

Shortly after 10AM, The West Whiteland Fire Company was alerted to assist East Whiteland Township with a working building fire. 17 members assisted with fire suppression and roof ventilation. Crews operated for two hours before clearing the scene.

05/13/2026

West Whiteland Fire Company along with mutual aid battle house fire with entrapment in Exton Station.

Fire crews were alerted shortly after midnight to a house fire in the 400blk of Cassat Ct, in the Exton Station Development. Crews arrived to smoke showing from the front door with sprinkler activation and two officers from West Whiteland Police Department rescuing a victim.

Police and EMS crews provided patient care.

Fire crews extinguished the fire and situation was brought under control in approximately 15 minutes.

Thoughts and Prayers to the victim .

Thank you IrishEyez Chesco for some of the pictures.

05/11/2026

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05/11/2026

Another reminder that Registration for the 38th annual Robert G. Holmes memorial golfing outing is officially live! This is a great yearly event filled with great company and fellowship !

Sign up now! Registration goes fast!!!

05/10/2026

Moms! We wouldn’t be here without you💐

Thanks for all you do!
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the West Whiteland Fire Company !

05/03/2026

The Registration for the 38th annual Robert G. Holmes memorial golfing outing is officially live! This is a great yearly event filled with great company and fellowship !

Sign up now! Registration goes fast!!!

It’s that time of year again - time to register for our golf outing at Inniscrone Golf Course! The 38th Annual Robert G. Holmes Golf Classic registration is open - and this year, drumroll please…registration is available online for Golfers and Sponsors!!!

Golfers:
$100 per golfer / $400 for a foursome

Sponsors:
3 tiers
- Chief Sponsor $500
- Lieutenant Sponsor $250 (Hole Sponsor)
- Firefighter Sponsor $100

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 - Shotgun start at 1PM

We can’t wait for another amazing event supporting the Lionville Fire Company in honor of former Assistant Fire Chief, Robert G. Holmes.

Click the link here to register:

https://robert-g-holmes-memorial-golf-classic.perfectgolfevent.com/

05/03/2026

Early this morning at 1:58AM, The West Whiteland Fire Company was alerted for an accident with reported entrapment on Route 202. Crews arrived to find one vehicle overturned, but negative entrapment. Members helped with patient care, traffic, and hazard control. A large debris field was mitigated and crews cleared just after 3AM.