First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51

04/11/2026

Fly Thru today’s Event

04/11/2026

Come out to Honor Cpl. Timothy J. O’Connor until 3 pm today. The The Blue Line Network is hosting a drive-through memorial event.

04/10/2026

Grateful to have everything ready for the Back the Blue event. Tomorrow is set to be a beautiful day to honor the sacrifice that Cpl. Timothy J. O’Connor Jr. gave his life. The memorial sticker turned out beautiful. See everyone tomorrow.

04/06/2026

We are proud to co-hosting this event at our station honoring Member Cpl O’Connor and supporting his family. Please come out to receive your memorial sticker and make a donation to the family.

The organizer is also looking for volunteers to help with the day, please see the sign up sheet posted in the event.

Thank you

The Blue Line Network will be hosting a Back the Blue event honoring Cpl. Timothy J. O’Connor Jr., who was tragically killed in the line of duty on March 8, 2026.

This event is held in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police and the First West Chester Fire Company.

Join us as we come together as a community to remember his service, sacrifice, and dedication.

This will be a drive-through memorial event held on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the First West Chester Fire Company, located at 70 S. Bradford Avenue in West Chester, PA.

Attendees will receive a memorial sticker placed on their vehicle in honor of Cpl. O’Connor.

Donations will also be accepted to help support the O’Connor family.

Let’s stand united, show our support, and honor a hero who gave everything.

Please share this post and help us get as many people as we can to show up and show our support!

03/19/2026

03/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2026

West Chester Fire Department Mourns the Loss of PSP Corporal Timothy O’Connor

West Chester, PA – The members of the First West Chester Fire Company and the entire West Chester Fire Department join our brothers and sisters in the Pennsylvania State Police in mourning the death of Corporal Timothy O’Connor, who was killed in the line of duty on March 8, 2026, while protecting the citizens of Chester County.

Corporal O’Connor joined the West Chester Fire Department in 2003 as a member of the First West Chester Fire Company. During his time with the department, he served his community with the same courage, commitment, and compassion that would later define his career as a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

Tim exemplified what it meant to be a selfless public servant. His dedication to helping others and his unwavering commitment to public safety were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.

The members of the First West Chester Fire Company extend their deepest condolences to Tim’s family, friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Pennsylvania State Police during this difficult time. We mourn alongside them and honor his service and sacrifice.
Corporal O’Connor’s legacy of service will never be forgotten.

03/04/2026

Live In Firefighters wanted!

Aggressive Engine Company.
Renovated Dorm Rooms.

Immediate Rooms Available. Visit our website for more information. www.firstwestchester.org

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02/23/2026

While it’s usually all work and no play for our firemen during the snow, that’s not the case for our Station 51 kiddos! They had so much fun building Frosty today!

02/04/2026

🚒 WCFD Awarded Grant Funding 🚒

The West Chester Borough Fire Department is proud to announce the award of $817,577 in grant funding to support the purchase of a new fire engine. This engine will replace a 20-year-old apparatus currently housed at the First West Chester Fire Company and will significantly enhance our ability to serve the communities we protect.

Recently, members of the department gathered with Senator Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Chris Pielli, along with Township and Borough Supervisors from the municipalities served by WCFD, to formally announce the grant award.

The officers and members of the West Chester Fire Department extend our sincere gratitude to Senator Comitta, Senator Pielli, our township supervisors, and the West Chester Borough Administrators for their continued support and assistance in making this important project possible.

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

Sending a big shout out to all of our guests, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make our annual designer bag bingo a huge success! We are extremely grateful for your continued support and can’t wait to see you all again next year!