We are now renting out our multi-purpose room for small events.
All rentals will be handled by The Brown Derby Catering Company.

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Latest Incidents & Events

Block Party at Harrogate Estates

Date: June 6, 2009
By: Firefighter Tim McDonnell

On Saturday June 6, 2009 at 15:30 hrs. three members of the Avondale Fire Company traveled to the Estates of Harrogate off of Southwood Road to display the engine during the neighborhood block party. The kids were able to handle the booster line and they asked many questions about equipment.
Full Story & Pics.

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Auto Accident With Entrapment on Route 7

Date: May 18, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Monday, May 18, Avondale units were dispatched to Southwood Road and Route 7 for an auto accident. Moments later fire board upgraded the assignment to an auto accident with entrapment adding Medic 94 (Sccems) and NCC Rescue 19 (Hockessin). Lieutenant 23B (Bessicks) was in the area and arrived first on scene confirming the report of entrapment. Full Story & Pics

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Chicken BBQ/Bake Sale/Yard Sale Fundraiser

Date: May 16, 2009
By: Secretary Nickie Cole

On Saturday May 16, 2009 the members of the Avondale Fire Company held there annual chicken bbq, bake sale and yard sale.  The members worked throughout the morning cooking and preparing the chicken.  Everything ended up being a huge success.  We would like to thank everyone that help support this event. Full Story & Pics

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My Fox Philly's "Firehouse Friday" Comes to Avondale!

Date: May 15, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Friday, May 15, Avondale Fire Company was privileged to be part of Good Day Philadelphia's (Fox 29 News) morning broadcast. Jamie Shupak the Traffic Reporter from Fox 29 came to the "23 House" to host "Firehouse Friday" and showcase our company through short segments on the news broadcast. Full Story & Pics

 

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Congratulations FF/EMT John Ferraro!

Date: May 11, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

The Members, Officers and Career Staff of the Avondale Fire Company would like to congratulate FF John "Peanut"Ferraro on obtaining his Pennsylvania State Emergency Medical Technician Certification. FF Ferraro started the class back in January. He will be a great asset to our company and our community. Full Story & Pics

 

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Live Fire Training With WCFD Station 51

Date: May 10, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Sunday, May 10, members traveled to the West Chester Fire Training Center where they met up with the First West Chester Fire Company for a morning of live fire training. Members from First West Chester were kind enough to invite us to train with them in their new burn building. Multiple fires were set on the first and second floors for our members to advance in and put out. Full Story & Pics

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Yet Another Working Fire for Avondale Crews

Date: May 7, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Friday evening at 1920 hours the Avondale Fire Company was alerted to assist West Grove Fire Company at 27 Ketchum Ct. for the dwelling fire. Moments after dispatch fire board advised there was a propane explosion and that the garage of the house had collapsed... Full Story & Pics

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Another Working Dwelling on Kaolin Road

Date: May 5, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

At 0057 hours on May 5, Station 23 was alerted once again along with Station 24 (Kennett) and New Castle County 19 (Hockessin) for the reported dwelling in the 1100 block of Kaolin Road. Assistant 23 (M. Decker) arrived on scene and reported a Single Family Dwelling with heavy fire throughout the residence and advised... Full Story & Pics

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Crews Battle Blaze on Kaolin Road

Date: May 3, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

Early Sunday morning at 0509 hours Station 23 was dispatched along with New Castle County  19 (Hockessin) to assist 24 (Kennett) on a reported dwelling fire. The caller reported that he heard an explosion and saw flames coming from his neighbor’s home at 1140 Kaolin Road. The caller also stated that he believed the homeowner was still inside. Full Story & Pics

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Fire Company Annual Fund Drive
We are now accepting donations for our Annual Fire Company Fund Drive
online by using PayPal.