Starting at 8:00 am this morning, Avondale Fire Company volunteers will be escorting the Easter Bunny throughout our local district. The plan is to bring the Bunny through as much of our territory as possible today, but we will be back out tomorrow if we run out of time. Similar to our Santa runs, we will be operating a real-time Bunny Tracker that will allow you to see the Easter Bunny's location. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Avondale Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Kennett Fire Company with a garage fire on Nine Gates Roads at 1910 hours. Chief 24 arrived to find a fully involved 2 story detached garage. With the lack of hydrants in the area, Chief 24 requested the first alarm tanker task force. Engine 25-2 arrived and laid their supply line up the driveway. Engine 24 arrived and picked up engine 25-2's ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1046 hours, the Avondale Fire Company was dispatched along with Po-Mar-Lin, Kennett, Longwood, and Cochranville for RIT to the 1600 block of Newark Road for a reported outbuilding on fire. Deputy 23 responded on dispatch from his residence 3 miles out and had a smoke column in the air. Due to no hydrants in the area, he requested the first alarm tanker task force, which added Hockessin and Union ... (Full Story & Photos)

Funeral Services for Davis “Pop-Pop” Howell

All are invited to Davis' graveside service at 11:00 on Saturday morning, March 20, 2021, at the New London Presbyterian Cemetery, 1986 Newark Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

To read Davis' online tribute and share a memory with the Howell family, please visit the link below.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Avondale Hometown ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep regret that Avondale Fire Company announces the passing of Life Member, Davis “Pop-Pop” Howell. Davis joined Avondale Fire Company in 1970. He served as a Trustee and Engineer for many years and received his award for 50 years of service in February 2020.

Davis will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dottie, and the entire Howell family.

We will announce ... (Full Story & Photos)