At 2300hrs the Broomall Fire Co. was alerted to an accident involving fire on I-476 NB near MM 8.4, Marple Twp. Rescue 53 arrived to find a two vehicle accident involving an SUV that struck a disabled tractor on the shoulder of the highway. The crew from Rescue 53 initiated…

Several BFC firefighters spent this morning at the West Chester Fire Dept. Training Center conducting live fire evolutions. Members of the BFC incorporate this type of training often, along with many other disciplines to help hone our skills. Special thank you to Newtown Square Fire Co. for covering our local…

Over a period of three days the Broomall Fire Co. hosted RescueTechs, LLC and their Heavy Vehicle Rescue course. The course designed more towards the advanced rescuer placed firefighters in practical scenarios which tested their abilities to work through these low frequency, high risk type incidents and provide the ability…

Shortly before 3pm the Broomall Fire Co. along with mutual aid partners were alerted to a reported house fire in the 500blk of W Parkway Blvd in Marple Twp. First arriving units encountered a fire in a basement dryer with minor extension. Fire was quickly knocked by the crews from…

The Broomall & Radnor Fire Co’s. were alerted to this vehicle fire on I-476 NB in the area of MM 11.2, Radnor Twp.  Engine 53 arrived to find a well involved vehicle and initiated fire attack w/a 1″ booster to extinguish the fire.  No injuries were reporting and traffic in…

Rescue 53 (RIT) assisted Co. 38 (Oakmont) at this working restaurant fire in the 1900blk of Darby Road, Haverford during the overnight hours.   BFC personnel stood-by on the RIT assignment until released by 38 Command. Photo Credit: Brookline Fire Co.  

Rescue 53 (RIT) responded to this working house fire in Haverford Twp. in the 2100blk of Darby Creek Road.  Arriving units found a fire traveling in the walls of the structure and worked quickly to open up to extinguish and check for extension.  Rescue 53 returned to Marple Twp. after…

BFC & Mutual Aid units were dispatched to this MVA w/injuries in the area of I-476 & West Chester Pike during the morning rush hour.  Traffic was diverted around the area for over an hour until the scene could be cleared.  The cause of the accident is under investigation by…

RIT53 was alerted on the working house fire in 900blk of N Providence Road, Upper Providence Twp. to assist Co. 73 (Rose Tree).  Rescue & Truck 53 responded and stood-by while crews from Co. 73 & 23 quickly worked to extinguish fire on Div 2 of the residence.  RIT53 was…

RIT 53 assisted Manoa Fire Co. on this reported house fire on Oxford Hill Lane, Haverford Twp.  Crews found a chimney fire and quickly brought the fire under control.  RIT53 stood-by until released by 56 Command after approx. 30 minutes.   Photo Credit: Co. 56 MFC