Alert Fire Company

Downingtown, PA

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Who are we?

  • The Alert Fire Co. No. 1 was formed in 1887 and is the ninth oldest fire company in Chester County, PA, with a motto that still holds true today:  “The Danger of our Citizens Prompts us to Action.”
  • We are a non-profit, 100% volunteer, full service fire and heavy rescue organization, providing care to the residents of Downingtown Borough, East Caln Township and the surrounding areas.
  • We have deep roots and have always been located in the West Ward of Downingtown, to serve our fellow neighbors.
  • Alert is one of two fire companies that make-up the Downingtown Fire Department.  The other fire company is the Minquas Fire Co. No. 2, located in the East Ward of Downingtown since 1908.
  • We have provided service to our community for over 133 continuous years.
  • We are a charter member of the Chester County Technical Rescue Task Force (CHESCO RTF-1).
  • Alert is a dynamic company known for its professional approach to service, training and a team-oriented  environment.
  • We provide opportunities for growth, national certification training and advancement within the company.
  • We are your neighbors, friends and family, ages 16 years and up.
  • If you’re looking for a way to be personally involved in your community, in an exciting town, the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 is the place for you!

 

 

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Alert Fire Co. No. 1

1 week ago

Alert Fire Co. No. 1

TBT - 43 Years ago on January 13, 1978 the Downingtown Fire Dept. to a house fire in 100 block of W. Uwchlan Ave., in Downingtown. The volunteers arrived on location to find a working single family house fire. ... See MoreSee Less

TBT - 43 Years ago on January 13, 1978 the Downingtown Fire Dept. to a house fire in 100 block of W. Uwchlan Ave., in Downingtown.  The volunteers arrived on location to find a working single family house fire.
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Wow ! That's me with the white captains coat !! Curtains blowing from forced hot air heat landed on top of a hot kerosene stove started this fire !

Alert Fire Co. No. 1

2 weeks ago

Alert Fire Co. No. 1

At 9:54 AM today, the Downingtown Fire Dept. volunteers, in addition to Engine and Rescue 38 (Thorndale Fire Company and Clubroom), Engine and Tanker 39 (West Bradford Fire Co.), Engine and Ladder 49 (East Brandywine Fire Company) and Engine 51-1 (First West Chester Fire Co., Engine Co. 51) as the RIT were dispatched to J&L Creative Nails in the 100 block of E. Lancaster Ave.

It was determined that an unattended candle was left burning overnight and created a small fire and smoke condition inside of the building. The crews from Tower and Engine 45 checked for fire extension and ventilated.
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Amanda Ashbee Here !!

Saw address on Pulsepoint, glad everyone is OK, but was worried it was Artisan Homebrew!

Alert Fire Co. No. 1 is in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

2 weeks ago

Alert Fire Co. No. 1

The officers and members of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 wish the Downingtown Police Department and all police officers across the nation, a Safe and Happy National Law Enforcement Day. We support our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement. ... See MoreSee Less

The officers and members of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 wish the Downingtown Police Department and all police officers across the nation, a Safe and Happy National Law Enforcement Day.  We support our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.
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Monthly Calls

INCIDENTS202120202019
Jan133247
Feb03626
Mar02927
Apr02035
May02643
Jun02521
Jul03545
Aug03737
Sep02719
Oct02929
Nov03427
Dec03136
TOTAL13361399

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Alert Fire Company
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335

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