KVFD wishes to congratulate Lara and Jared Dalmas. They were married today and we wish them the best. Jared is a past Chairman of the Board, firefighter/EMT, and a current social member. He serves as our grant writer and as such has brought thousands of dollars into the fire department.
Congratulations to Jared & Lara - Mr. & Mrs. Dalmas!
Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance 8-1 is an aging ambulance that was 12 years old with over 200,000 miles on it. It was well used and sorely in need of replacement.
So in partnership with the Keystone Valley Regional Fire District and the fire department, we were able to purchase a replacement of that ambulance, a "new" demonstration unit at a reduced cost, specifically a 2019 Ford F450, ... (Full Story & Photos)
The new Ambulance 8!
Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner announces grant awards
FCEMSGP makes an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. This year KVFD was able to be funded for over $87K.
The Board of Directors thanks Parkesburg Borough, West Sadsbury Township, Highland Township & Sadsbury Township for their support and most of all, the members of our communities for their on-going ... (Full Story & Photos)
Please note - as Chester County transitions to the yellow phase and the "stay at home" order is lifted, we will no longer be providing the "drive-by" celebrations (other than what is currently scheduled.) ... (Full Story & Photos)
Chester County enters the Yellow Phase
Serious crash with fire in Gap
Photo by FF/EMT Stephanie A. Klingler
This morning at 9:27 AM, KVFD was dispatched to assist the Gap Fire Company with a serious accident on Lincoln Highway in Salisbury Township reported to initially be a building fire but soon upgraded to a vehicle into a house with a fire. KVFD responded to assist and our firefighters were in-service there until 11:49 AM.
On Tuesday morning at 9:45 AM, KVFD was dispatched to an accident, soon reported to be with heavy entrapment, on W. Lincoln Highway at Newlin Road in West Sadsbury Township. Deputy Chief Schreiber arrived and assumed Rt#30 Command. Firefighters arrived and initiated extrication while EMS began patient care and fire police shut down the road.
At 8:18 PM, KVFD was dispatched to a mower on fire at Old Racetrack Road at E. Highland Road in Highland Township.
Rescue 8 arrived on-scene to a riding mower in the field on fire. Assistant 8 (Klingler) had the Command.
Rescue 8's crew deployed an attack line and extinguished the fire. Engine 8 arrived on-scene and supplied Rescue 8 with water supply while personnel assisted the crew of Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)
This afternoon KVFD, with surrounding fire companies to assist, was dispatched to a house fire on Glenrose Road at N. Five Points Road in Highland Township. The caller reported that there was a fire in the wall. Deputy 8 arrived and reported that there was a small fire in the wall at the back corner of the house.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, opened up the wall and checked for any extension. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Firefighters extinguish a small fire in the back wall of the home.
"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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Jul 18, 2020
