Monday Night Training consisted of a tour of RS-Werks in Parkesburg Borough. This organization is very welcoming of KVFD and agreed to allow the department training to occur with a tour of their location within the Borough of Parkesburg.
KVFD personnel toured the facility and were greeted with a great welcome to a very interesting place. A new facility within our response area which brings a unique ... (Full Story & Photos)
CHESTER COUNTY EMS COUNCIL RELEASES CLOSURE OF BRANDYWINE AND JENNERSVILLE HOSPITALS WHITE PAPER
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The Chester County EMS Council, Inc., being the lead agency that serves as a uniformed voice of EMS in providing advice and recommendations to local and county governments, EMS agencies, consumers, and other emergency services ... (Full Story & Photos)
KVFD was dispatched to assist Modena & Westwood Fire Companies in East Fallowfield Township for a house fire at 0029 hours in the 700 block of Baron Crest Way. The incident was upgraded to a working fire with the tanker task force being requested due to the lack of hydrants.
KVFD units Engine & Ladder 8 made the response along with Tanker 8, Rescue 8 and Squad 8 on the assist.
The Keystone Valley Fire Department (KVFD) is seeking individuals interested in part-time employment as an Emergency Medical Technician
Scheduling is flexible and we accommodate as needed. Shifts normally run: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am, and 8am-8pm. Starting pay at least $16.00 an hour during probation, with a pay increase after 90 days depending on experience and work performance.
As 2022 gets underway, the Keystone Valley Fire Department has reported its call statistics for 2021. We thank our Volunteers who have placed countless hours into serving the Communities in which we serve as well as the Career Staff who respond day in and day out serving our community.
In EMS, 2021 was a busy year. In particular, the emergency medical services (EMS) operation set a record for annual ... (Full Story & Photos)
Due to the closures of Jennersville Hospital tonight and Brandywine Hospital on January 31, 2022 - a website has been developed to serve as an information source including impacts, mapping of hospitals and urgent cares, various service links, and a hospital information feedback form.
The website is: www.chesco.org/hospitals
Once you click on the website information is listed that could be helpful ... (Full Story & Photos)
OBITUARY Lester James Thomas, Sr., age 75, formerly of Parkesburg and Christiana, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was the husband of Sandra L. Owen Thomas with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage with on August 9th. He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Lester M. & Meta Boohar Thomas. He graduated from Octorara High School class of 1965. For 40 years Jim served ... (Full Story & Photos)
KVFD was dispatched for Ladder 8 on the chimney fire at 2232 hours assisting Station # 27. While en route the incident was upgraded to a dwelling response as the reports indicated the fire spread from the chimney to the structure.
Deputy 27 arrived and assumed the Gum Tree Command with Engine 27-2 dropping its supply line down the long driveway. Engine 27-2 quickly went into service with a 1 3/4 ... (Full Story & Photos)
Ladder 8 In-service
"Working Regionally to Survive Locally"
The Keystone Valley Fire Department was formed in March 2013 with the consolidation of the Parkesburg, Pomeroy and Atglen Fire Companies. Station # 8 provides Fire/Rescue & EMS Services to Parkesburg Borough, West Sadsbury Township, Sadsbury Township and Highland Township.
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