The Avondale Fire Company was dispatched to assist the West Grove Fire Company on a reported hay bale fire at 0345 hours. Engine23-2 and Tanker 23 responded to assist. Once crews arrived onscene they assisted with manpower on handlines and spreading the piles apart. Engine 23-2 and Tanker 23 also shuttled multiple gallons of water to assist in extinguishing this fire.

Crews operated on this fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Avondale Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Kennett Fire Company on an apartment fire in the 100 block of S. Union Street in Kennett Square Borough. Engine 23-2 responded with 6 personnel and arrived as the 4th due engine assignment. Engine 23-1 arrived as the 5th due engine. After further investigation, it was determined that the kitchen fire had been extinguished by the crews who first ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight, Avondale volunteers attended their weekly training night learning about forcible entry. Volunteers decided to end training night with a sweet treat from Rita’s Italian Ice. The members of the Avondale Fire Company would like to express our greatest thank you to the kind customer who generously bought our dessert. We appreciate you!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Avondale Fire Company was dispatched for an engine to assist the Longwood Fire Company in the 500 Block of McFarlan Road for a reported house fire. Kennett Township Police Department arrived and advised it was not a house but instead a large barn that was on fire. Chief 25 arrived moments after and confirmed a large 2 story barn fully involved. Engine 23-1 arrived (4th due engine) and finished ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, June 10th, Avondale Fire Company's Engine 23-1 along with Chief 23's Command Vehicle traveled to Wagontown Fire Company to celebrate the graduation of our members from the Octorara Homeland Security & Protective Services Academy.

This year, 5 Avondale Fire Company members attended this program (Ulises Aguilera, Tucker Aliberti, Courtney Bisson, Alivia Tonelli, and Joey Decker), 3 of ... (Full Story & Photos)