Westwood EMS responded to a serious accident in Coatesville City tonight after a call came in at 19:21 reporting a vehicle into a building in the 800 block of East Lincoln Highway. Two MICUs, an Intermediate unit, and a chase medic were dispatched to assist Coatesville Fire.

Upon arrival, responders discovered that a gas main had been sheared off, prompting an urgent request for PECO as gas vented ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, crews from the Westwood Fire Company were dispatched to the unit block of Prince Edward Drive in East Fallowfield Township for a report of a controlled burn. The East Fallowfield Township Police Department was already on location and requested fire department response to extinguish the fire.

This incident serves as an important reminder that outside burning is not permitted anywhere within ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just prior to midnight, the Westwood and Sadsburyville Fire Companies were dispatched to the 200 block of Waverly Boulevard in Valley Township for a reported vehicle fire. Within minutes, Rescue 31 and Engine 44‑5 were on the street, along with Deputy 44 and Assistant 44.

Rescue 31 arrived to find a vehicle fully involved in flames and immediately stretched the front bumper hoseline to knock down ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 10:30 hours, the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched to the rear of the 100 block of Airport Road in Valley Township for a report of a fire with unknown details. The 911 caller reported smoke coming from a dumpster in the alley behind the location.

Engine 44‑5 responded to the call for service. Battalion 44 arrived to find an active dumpster fire situated in the alley just off West ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 13:23 hours on Wednesday, the Westwood Fire Company Ambulance – Wagontown Division was dispatched to the 600 block of Old Wilmington Road in the Phillipsville section of West Caln Township for a reported auto accident with entrapment.

Initial units assigned to the incident included Ambulance 144‑1 from the Wagontown station and Medic 344‑1 from the Sadsburyville station. Upon responding, crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

Miller’s Automotive in Downingtown generously donated their time and services this week to transport medical supply control equipment from Minquas Fire Company No. 2 to our West Brandywine Township station. Miller’s has long been a strong supporter of first responders, and their continued commitment to helping the community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for always stepping up.

We also extend our ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, Assistant Chief Grossman joined leaders from the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, PFESI, the Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania, and fire service industry partners in Washington, D.C. to advocate for critical issues impacting the Pennsylvania fire service.

Throughout the day, the delegation met with Pennsylvania state legislators ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, Westwood personnel joined thousands of fellow first responders from across the Nation as we participated in the procession for PA State Police Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr. who died in the Line of Duty on March 8, 2026.

On that fateful evening, our EMS professionals had the honor of caring for Corporal O’Connor as he was transported to Paoli Hospital following injuries he sustained while ... (Full Story & Photos)