On May 20th, 2024, at 15:45 the Keystone Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the area of W. First Avenue and West Street in Parkesburg Borough for an auto accident.
Ambulance 8-1, Ambulance 8-2, Rescue 8, Traffic 8 all made the response and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center that the Pennsylvania State Police came across the accident while responding to another incident. Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)
Half a century ago, a presidential proclamation called on the nation to support efforts to improve emergency medical care across the country. It also established the first national EMS Week, a tradition we proudly continue today. Much has changed since 1974, yet there is still much we can learn from those trailblazing professionals who helped EMS evolve into ... (Full Story & Photos)
May 12 -18, 2024, is National Police Week. This week we honor all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and are currently still working. Actually we honor them not just this week but all the time!
A huge thank you for our partners in law enforcement for protecting our community every day along with all law enforcement officers around the world. Your hard work and ... (Full Story & Photos)
Parkesburg Police Department
Come see Homeland Security and Protective Services Academy cadets perform vehicle rescue demonstrations at the OABEST Expo on May 18th from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Octorara Senior High School.
Come see Homeland Security and Protective Services Academy cadets perform vehicle rescue demonstrations at the OABEST Expo on May 18th from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Octorara Senior High School.
There will be crafters/vendors, food trucks, student performances, music, tractor show, games, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tanks, petting zoo, and all kinds of other fun activities for all ages!
On May 8th, 2024, The Keystone Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the West Sadsbury Shopping Center parking lot in West Sadsbury Township for a Rescue.
Chief 8 (Gathercole), Rescue 8, Ambulance 8-1, Ambulance 8-2 all made the response and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center that the caller reported baby ducklings were trapped in a storm drain in the parking lot of the Home Depot. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On May 2nd, 2024, at 22:06 the Cochranville Fire Company along with Keystone Valley EMS were dispatched to the area of Limestone and Old Limestone Roads in Highland Township for an auto accident.
Assistant 27 (Lapp) and Ambulance 8-1 made the response at 22:07 and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center of a single vehicle into a ditch with unknown injuries. Additional callers reported that ... (Full Story & Photos)
As daylight fades into night, landmarks, homes, fire departments, and iconic buildings nationwide will glow in respect for the fallen and their families during Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters.
This week, you will notice that we changed the color of our house lights to red, on the front of our firehouse. Each year, during the week, leading to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial ... (Full Story & Photos)
On May 1st, 2024, at 06:02 am the Keystone Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Mcguigan Way in Parkesburg Borough for a reported gas leak inside.
Rescue, Tac, Traffic, Ambulance 8-1 all made the response and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center that the caller reported an odor of gas inside of her house. Keystone Valley Fire Department units arrived to find the house evacuated and ... (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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