The Phoenixville Fire Department is a multi-service department that provides fire and rescue services to Phoenixville Borough and surrounding communities. The Department is staffed by a combination of career and volunteer firefighters operating out of the Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co., No 1 on Church Street. The Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. was established in 1874 and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a Board of Directors made up of Firefighters and Community representatives. All fundraising and administrative functions are performed by volunteers. The Department is always looking for volunteers from our Community to help as Firefighters, Fire Police or with Administration, Fundraising and Public Relations. The Department is funded from a mixture of tax monies, grants and equipment from Local, County, State and Federal government, and donations from our Community.
A crew with Engine 65-3 was assigned to cover the Ridge Fire Company last night while they were busy assisting Norco Fire Company on a building fire. The fire was at Coventry Hills Church of Christ.While covering Ridge's district, our crew along with Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS were alerted fo...
Today, we wrapped up an Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue Course. Personnel received training on safely operating boats, navigating through dangerous conditions and around obstructions, rescuing victims, and rescuing themselves should their boat capsize or become disabled.The in-water portion of ...
Shortly after 630 am, the Department and Trappe Ambulance of Phoenixville were alerted for a vehicle crash at the intersection of Starr and Bridge Streets. The caller was unaware if there were any injuries.Engine 65-2 crew arrived to find two-vehicles blocking the intersection. Occupants r...
It was our pleasure to host PA House Rep. Melissa Shusterman on the first stop of a tour to visit local fire departments.This meeting was a great opportunity for us to discuss the operation and struggles of not only our department, but the fire service as a whole. We look forward to continued partne...
Shortly after 1130 pm, the Department and Trappe Ambulance of Phoenixville were alerted for a vehicle crash in the 200 bock of Nutt Road. The caller was unaware if there were any injuries.Ladder 65 crew arrived to find a single-vehicle which had crashed into a house.Firefighters placed oil-dry on th...
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