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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.
Our volunteers rely heavily on donations to supplement financial obligations for purchases of a variety of needs including firefighters' gear and equipment, training, new fire apparatus, and maintenance of the firehouse.
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View of one of the ladder pipes extinguishing the excavator
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Tanker Assist to Newport
Lieutenant Anton Bilski, February 07
At 1429 hours, Tanker 23 was alerted to assist the Minquas Fire Company of Newport, Delaware, on a large trash and mulch pile fire in the 100 Block of Water Street.
First arriving crews arrived to find a massive multi-story mulch pile and an excavator involved. Firefighters braved sub-freezing temperatures and 50+ mph wind gusts.
While Tanker 23 was on location, crews shuttled 5 loads of water ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Avon Wheel Shed Fire
Lieutenant Anton Bilski, January 24
At 1652 hours, the Avondale Fire Company was dispatched along with West Grove Fire Company for a reported shed on fire in the Avon Wheel Mobile Home Park in London Grove Township.
Squad 23 responded with 6 personnel moments after dispatch, alongside Deputy 23. Deputy 23 arrived first and found a shed out in the woods with smoke and fire showing. Squad 23 arrived as the first due engine laying 600 ... (Full Story & Photos)
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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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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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View of the second wreck in the 200 Block of Sharp Rd
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View of the fully engulfed chicken coop from Deputy 23's command truck
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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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