Packaging a firefighter for movement up a set of stairs. This simulates removing a downed firefighter from a basement. One of the most challenging and dangerous situations in firefighter rescue.
BERWYN, PA - Fire alarms, car fires, house fires, EMS calls...these are just some of the wide variety of incidents that Berwyn volunteers and career staff are summoned to in the Tredyffrin-Easttown community. Berwyn members train on these types of things daily in some fashion.
This Fall, members of Berwyn’s Specialized Rescue teams have been busy training for other types of incidents that are out ... (Full Story & Photos)
BERWYN, PA - The Berwyn Fire Company received a special visit from Don Albertson and his family at the monthly fire company meeting last night. Don was the survivor of a dramatic event that took place several years ago and came to meet some of the first responders that were a part of the rescue effort.
On March 11, 2014 at the Gateway Shopping Center in Tredyffrin Township, while patrons and employees ... (Full Story & Photos)
Berwyn rescuers joined by Don Albertson and his family.
The Berwyn Fire Company encourages the Tredyffrin-Easttown community to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when you turn back your clocks 1 hour on Sunday, November 3rd at 2 a.m.
A fire doubles in size every 30 seconds and the sound of the alarm can give you and your family those few extra seconds to get out. Checking your smoke detector and changing the battery is one of the simplest things ... (Full Story & Photos)
BERWYN, PA - The Berwyn Fire Company wants you to stay safe as we celebrate Halloween in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. We are once again partnering with our colleagues at the National Fire Protection Association to share some important safety tips with the community.
When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If you are making your own costume, choose material ... (Full Story & Photos)
BERWYN, PA - The Berwyn Fire Company has received the Pennsylvania CARES Award. The award acknowledges the agency’s dedication to collecting out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) data for quality improvement purposes. The agency is one of 145 EMS agencies across the Commonwealth honored by Pennsylvania CARES during October in observance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.
