On Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks “spring forward,” take a few extra minutes to help protect your home and family.
🚨 Check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 71% of alarm failures are caused by dead or missing batteries. Working alarms provide an early warning ... (Full Story & Photos)
On March 3rd, 2026, at 20:36 p.m., the Keystone Valley Fire Department and mutual aid partners were dispatched to the 700 block of Commons Drive in West Sadsbury Township for a reported building fire.
Responding units were informed by the Chester County 911 Center that the caller reported an electrical burning odor and visible smoke inside the business.
KVFD was dispatched at 5:30 a.m. to the area of Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and Swan Road for a motor vehicle accident. Reports indicated that two vehicles were involved, with a pickup truck found on its side. Additional EMS units were assigned to the incident to provide support.
Upon arrival, KVFD confirmed the initial report and requested a fire police task force to help manage traffic around the ... (Full Story & Photos)
On February 22, 2026, at 6:35 p.m., Sadsburyville Fire Company and Keystone Valley Fire Department EMS were dispatched to the 2900 block of Lincoln Highway in Sadsbury Township for a vehicle accident.
Sadsburyville Fire Company units and Ambulance 8-1 responded to the scene. According to information from the Chester County 911 Center, a caller reported that a vehicle had struck a tree and the number ... (Full Story & Photos)
Earl Bryson was a member for over 66 years, serving Parkesburg Fire Company and most recently with Keystone Valley Fire Department.
Earl joined the Parkesburg Fire Company in 1959. He was a dedicated member of both Parkesburg Fire & EMS and later served in the Fire Police Division with Keystone Valley Fire Department.
Earl will always be remembered for his part as Santa Claus for decades in Parkesburg ... (Full Story & Photos)
KVFD announces with deep sadness the passing of Life Member Earl M. Bryson.
Earl Bryson was a life member for over 66 years, serving at Parkesburg Fire Company and most recently with KVFD. He was with his loved ones at the time of his passing.
Earl joined the Parkesburg Fire Company in 1959. He was a dedicated member of Parkesburg Fire & EMS and later served in the Fire Police Division with Keystone ... (Full Story & Photos)
On February 10th, 2026, at 12:58 Keystone Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of N. Church Street in Parkesburg Borough for a reported auto accident.
Rescue and Ambulance 8 made the response and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center that the caller reported a 2 vehicle accident with unknown injuries.
Rescue 8 arrived and confirmed the report and their crew began controlling ... (Full Story & Photos)
"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.
Please click on the Volunteer Section to learn how to become a member of the KVFD family!
Your feedback is important to us!
Feel free to sign the Keystone Valley Fire Department's Guestbook
