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Avondale Fire Company
The Avondale Fire Company is a predominantly volunteer organization. We proudly provide fire and EMS services to the residents and businesses of Avondale Borough as well as New Garden, London Britain, Franklin, and West Marlborough Townships.
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Why Emergency Vehicles May Slow Down or Turn Off Lights and Sirens
From the Fire Chief's Office, January 19
Community members may occasionally notice Avondale Fire Company apparatus responding with lights and sirens, only to later turn them off and continue at normal speeds or return to the station. This is a normal and important part of how emergency responses are managed and helps ensure the safety of both the public and our responders.
The majority of calls that Avondale Fire Company responds to are ... (Full Story & Photos)
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View of the second wreck in the 200 Block of Sharp Rd
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Snowy Night Leads to 2 Wrecks on Sharp Road
Lieutenant Anton Bilski, January 18
At 1728 hours, the Avondale Fire Company was dispatched to the intersection of Sharp Road and Gap Newport Pike in New Garden Township for a fire police request after a two vehicle auto accident as the second snow fall began.
Deputy 23 responded to the scene and upon arrival, noticed that there was a need for a full company response. Squad 23 responded on dispatch with a crew of five to provide traffic ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Chicken Coop Fire Assist in London Britain
Lieutenant Anton Bilski, January 16
At 2146 hours, the West Grove Fire Company was dispatched to the unit block of White Oak Road in London Britain Township for a reported unknown-type fire.
The initial caller reported a large fire that was rapidly growing but was unable to determine exactly what was burning. A second caller later confirmed the fire involved a chicken coop to the rear of a residence that was fully engulfed in flames. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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View of the fully engulfed chicken coop from Deputy 23's command truck
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Crews sweeping debris
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Banquet Night Auto Accident
Lieutenant Anton Bilski, January 10
At 2225 hours, the Avondale Fire Company along with Tanker 52 from Christiana Lancaster County and West Grove EMS who was covering the Avondale district while members attended their annual banquet dinner, responded to the intersection of Limestone Road and Ewart Road in New Garden township for an auto accident.
Ambulance 231 (with WGFC employees), Deputy 23, and Tanker 52 made the response after ... (Full Story & Photos)
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SUV Versus Pole in Avondale Borough
Deputy Chief Brandon Cole, January 08
The Avondale Fire Company, along with West Grove Fire Company EMS, was dispatched to the intersection of West State Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident.
Squad, Ambulance, Chief, and Deputy units responded immediately upon dispatch. Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle that had struck a utility pole, with one occupant still inside the vehicle. The occupant was evaluated ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Toyota SUV into a telephone pole
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