Today at 12:58 PM, KVFD responded to Valley Road in West Sadsbury Township for an open burning that was a hazard and unauthorized, and in danger of further extension because of the gusting winds.
The fire was extingushed quickly. Please see the alert below.
Statement Alert: ...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING...
KVFD along with mutual-aid were dispatched for a vehicle fire in the area of 3000 block of Limestone Road in Highland Township. Deputy 27 (Lapp) was on-scene with a vehicle fully involved along with brush on fire and a shed. Deputy 27 established "Limestone Command" and advised Ladder 8 to arrive and assume FDE. The fire was spreading quickly across the property and was contained upon the fire department ... (Full Story & Photos)
KVFD was dispatched to Atglen Recycling at 551 Zion Hill Road in West Sadsbury Township for a reported building fire. Supplemental advised caller stating the building is fully involved and spreading.
Christiana Assistant 52 arrived on-scene and advised he was on-site and attempting to locate the fire. The fire was found to the rear of the property and appeared to be a dumpster with extension into ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Keystone Valley Fire Department is hosting a child passenger safety seat check on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10am-1pm. Appointment required, make one here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517641217817
Child Passenger Safety Technicians from Keystone Valley Fire Department and Safe Kids Chester County will be providing car seat safety checks free of charge to families. These appointments are one-on-one, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Keystone Valley Fire Department and Thorndale Fire Company Station # 38 are working together on a grant project reviewing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Both organizations have partnered to look into replacing soon to be outdated SCBA and have been reviewing different SCBA systems for what would be best for each organization.
Wednesday evening MES representative (Steve Miller) and Scott ... (Full Story & Photos)
MES Representative Steve Miller with Scott (3M) Reps
The Keystone Valley Fire Department received a grant through Firefighters Association of the State of Pennsylvania to assist with Public Relations and Recruitment for the KVFD.
Thank you to Firefighter Rich Daisley who put the grant together and assisted with helping KVFD get the message out.
KVFD will be placing yard signs and Public Relations material throughout our coverage areas in an effort ... (Full Story & Photos)
Parkesburg Borough Mayor Hagan recognized several members of KVFD on Tuesday January 17th, 2023, during the regular Borough Council Meeting. To continue from that on Tuesday February 21st, 2023, recognition was given to George Budzik on his many years of service to the Borough.
George Budzik - Lifelong Parkesburg Resident - Joined Parkesburg Fire Company in 1973 / George has also served the community ... (Full Story & Photos)
Mayor Hagen presenting to FF George Budzik
Chief DeGroot reviews the material being used now in some new construction
Last night members of the Sadsburyville and Keystone Valley fire departments attended a class presented by a county fire instructor, Mr.Rick DeGroot, at the Central station on how to best and safely respond to fires in the lightweight construction we are seeing in the County and with the many lightweight construction projects of retail and multifamily homes. The fires move fast and building construction ... (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.
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