On Monday, May 18th, 2026 at 18:46, the Westwood Fire Company and Westwood EMS paramedics were dispatched to the eastbound Route 30 Bypass near mile marker 270.3 for a reported automobile accident. Within a minute, Rescue 44, Intermediate 44-1, and Medic 44-1 were all responding.

Additional 9‑1‑1 callers reported a serious collision involving a tractor‑trailer and a construction vehicle, prompting ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Chester County Board of Commissioners formally proclaimed May 17–23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, joined by EMS providers representing agencies from throughout the county. This annual observance recognizes the unwavering dedication, professionalism, and lifesaving service that EMS personnel provide to the residents and visitors of Chester County. The national theme for 2026, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Since its founding in 2000, Westwood EMS has grown from a single ambulance answering fewer than 500 calls into a multi‑station, advanced life support agency serving thousands of residents across our region. What began as a small, dedicated team has evolved into a comprehensive emergency medical service operating four stations, three transport ambulances, and two chase medic units, responding to more ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:35 PM this evening, the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched to the 900 block of W. Lincoln Highway in Valley Township for a reported vehicle accident with rollover.

Crews arrived to find one vehicle overturned with a single occupant still inside. Fire and EMS personnel worked together to assist the subject safely out of the vehicle, after which Westwood Paramedics transported the patient to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Westwood Fire Company was dispatched early Wednesday morning to the intersection of Doe Run Road and Strasburg Road in East Fallowfield Township for a reported struck gas line. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that an active line had been damaged during excavation work.

PECO technicians arrived quickly and secured the leak, eliminating any immediate hazard to nearby homes and motorists. While the situation ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we prepare for EMS Week, we were honored to welcome EMS providers from across the country as part of the annual EMS Memorial Bike Ride.

This year, the ride brought cyclists through Westwood, and our station served as a designated rest stop along their journey.

The purpose of this ride is powerful: to honor the EMS professionals who have lost their lives or been injured in the line of duty, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight the Westwood Fire Company hosted Girl Scout Troops 4418, 4203, and 4280 for a hands‑on first‑aid and emergency preparedness program designed to help Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors complete their First Aid Badge requirements.

During the visit, Westwood’s EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters provided age‑appropriate instruction on basic first aid, including how to recognize common injuries, provide ... (Full Story & Photos)

Westwood Engine 44‑5 responded as part of the Tanker Task Force to a barn fire in the 200 block of Ryan Road in West Marlborough Township. The incident was initially dispatched to the Kennett Regional Fire Department in their first-due area.

Due to the rural location and limited hydrant availability, additional water supply resources were requested to the scene. Engine 44‑5 provided multiple loads ... (Full Story & Photos)