On May 3, 2024 the Minquas Fire Company No.2 achieved the 75% Certification of National Professional Qualifications Standards. This achievement is valid for 3 years through the Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner. We were able to accomplish this through the hard work and dedication of our members. In order to achieve this level of certification 75% of our members need to be certified ... (Full Story & Photos)
Members of the Downingtown Library's Outreach Committee presented Minquas Fire Company No. 2 with a check for $500 to say thank you for our continued help and support. This check was part of the proceeds from the D-town Brew-Down held at Minquas Fire Company as a fundraiser for the Downingtown Library last October. Minquas Fire Company has been a consistent supporter of the Downingtown Library and ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 9:34am the Downingtown Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a reported structure fire in Downingtown Borough. Engine 46-1, Tower 45 (Alert Fire Company No.1), and MICU 46 made the initial response. Upon arrival crews found fire along the outside of the house. Engine 46-1 stretched a hoseline to begin fire attack with assistance from personnel ... (Full Story & Photos)
Congratulations to Lieutenant Ryan Smith(L) and Firefighter Kyle Wick(R) on successfully achieving their Pro Board Driver/Operator - Pumper Certification!
This program encompasses all prerequisites to meet the requirements of Pennsylvania State and National Certification for Pumper Driver/Operator. Subjects include emergency vehicle operations, maintenance and inspection procedures, fire service ... (Full Story & Photos)
Minquas Fire Co. No. 2 - EMS Division is currently accepting resumes for part-time EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics.
Minquas EMS is an integral part of the Downingtown Fire Department providing high quality basic and advanced life support services to 6 municipalities responding to 5400+ calls for service each year. Our service model is MICU based, allowing us to provide the highest quality patient care ... (Full Story)
The Fire Division of the Minquas Fire Company No.2 were dispatched to a total of 552 incidents. This was a 9.3% increase in calls compared to 2022 (505 total incidents). Incident dispatches include: fire alarms, vehicle accidents, residential or commercial fires, wires, vehicle fires, CO alarms, EMS assists, hazardous materials, mutual aid calls, fuel spills, gas leaks, and odor investigations.
Regarding our EMS Membership Mailing: We're learning today that our annual EMS membership subscription was mailed to many residents OUTSIDE of our primary coverage area without our knowledge or consent. If you receive a mailing like the one in the photo and DO NOT live in Downingtown Borough, PA, East Caln Township, PA, Caln Township, East Brandywine Township, our section of West Bradford Township, ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 1:40pm Downingtown Fire Department and mutual aid were dispatched for a residential fire on Terry Court in Downingtown Borough. Engine 46-2 arrived and deployed a handline to the front door. Tower 45 set up ladders around the exterior of the residence. Additional Downingtown units and mutual aid used fans for ventilation.
Thank you to Thorndale Fire Company for responding to this incident and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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