Union attends Senator Pileggi's "Kids Fun Day" JUNE 06 - On Saturday June 6, Engine 21-1 and Ambulance 21-2 traveled to Lincoln University to participate in Senator Dominic Pileggi's "Kids Fun Day". The Firefighters performed demonstrations of firefighting tools as well as gave tours of engine 21-1. Over at our table parents and kids had the opportunity to watch fire safety video's and read brochures on fire safety. Kids also watched on and cheered ... (Full Story & Photos)

Taking the Southside Pride to the LCFA Parade JUNE 06 - On Saturday June 6, Engine 21-4 traveled to Quarryville to participate in the 89th Annual Lancaster County Fireman's Association Convention and Parade. Over the past week, crews have worked feverishly to prepare the 1993 Pierce Lance for competition against other units in the "Best Appearing and Equipped Engine, 1990-1999" category. Long days and late nights were spent working at the Nottingham ... (Full Story & Photos)

2nd Crash in the First Due JUNE 05 - At 14:12 hours while at the first crash, Chester county notified Chief 21 of a second vehicle accident in the area of Rt. 896 and Pennsgrove Rd. in Upper Oxford Township. The mid-town station was staffed and made the response with Engine 21-2. Ambulance 21-3 was clearing JRH and responded directly to the scene. They advised Engine 2 OIC that there was one vehicle into the embankment partially ... (Full Story & Photos)

Quick Stop on North Fifth MAY 31 - Box 2100 At 1653 hours, the Union Fire Company No. 1 was alerted, along with the two Engine from the West Grove Fire Company (Stations 12/22) and the Truck from the Community Fire of Rising Sun (Station 8), for a reported Building Fire in the 200 block of North Fifth Street in the borough of Oxford. Chief 21 (Terry) and Deputy 21 (Obenchain) arrived simulataneously to find nothing showing from ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters Slauch, Messaros, and Hirthler ready to attack the propane fire

Members Participate in National Firefighter I & II Training MAY 31 - On Sunday, five members of the Union Fire Company No. 1 traveled to the West Chester Fire Training Center for the Practical Skills Day for both the Firefighter I and Firefighter II classes. Mark Groseclose has been training for over a month in the Firefighter I program. This class is designed to teach an individual the "essentials of firefighting" through focusing on fire suppression and behavior, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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