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Avondale Fire Company
The Avondale Fire Company is a predominantly volunteer organization. We proudly provide fire and EMS services to the residents and businesses of Avondale Borough as well as New Garden, London Britain, Franklin, and West Marlborough Townships.
Our volunteers rely heavily on donations to supplement financial obligations for purchases of a variety of needs including firefighters' gear and equipment, training, new fire apparatus, and maintenance of the firehouse.
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Engine 2 prepares to pump the fire as the first due engine.
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Avondale Assists Hockessin
Captain Brandon Cole, January 27
On Saturday afternoon, Avondale Fire Company was alerted to assist Hockessin with a medical assist call. Chief, Engine 2 and Ambulance 1 responded on dispatch. As Avondale units were clearing the medical call, New Castle County Fireboard directed the engine to the 100 block of Venus Drive for a reported house on fire. Engine 23-2 responded as well as Chief 23. Engine 2 arrived as the first due engine, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Working Commercial Structure Fire, Assisting Kennett Regional Fire Department
Hoseman Wesley Owen, January 19
On January 19th, the Avondale Fire Company was alerted at approximately 0814 hours to assist the Kennett Regional Fire Department for a commercial structure fire. Shortly after dispatch, Engine 23-2 with a crew of four went responding. While enroute, Engine 24 arrived to find a commercial building with fire through the roof. Engine 23-2 arrived as the third-due Engine laying a second supply line, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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*View from Hoseman Owen helmet cam*
FF/EMT Dowling knocking down fire with a 2 1/2" handline.
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Crews found a well involved boat on fire
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Boat Fire
Captain Brandon Cole, January 05
The Avondale Fire Company was alerted to the 200 block of Thompson Road for a reported boat on fire. Engine 23-2, Chief and the Ambulance responded within 1 minute of dispatch. Captain 23 arrived first to find a 30ft boat well involved with exposures to multiple tents and a shed. Engine 2 arrived stretching a 200’ bumper 1.75 handline. Tanker 23 and Engine 23-1 arrived and supplied Engine 23-2 with ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Working House Fire Assisting 22
Captain Brandon Cole, January 02
The Avondale Fire Company was alerted to assist West Grove Fire Company on a residential fire. Engine 2, Tanker, Chief and Captain 23 all responded on dispatch. Engine 23-2 arrived as the third engine and established the water supply operation, supplying water to the scene. Crews stretched a backup handline to the second floor of the house and assisted with fire attack and overhaul. While Engine 23-1 ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Small fire was found on the 2nd floor
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Avondale's Officers for 2024
Fire Chief Steve Cole Jr., December 29
The 2024 officers of Avondale Fire Company are as follows:
Executive Officers: President: Guy Swift Vice President: Beth Decker Secretary: Coryn Coover Treasurer: Erin Reed Assistant Treasurer: Nickie Cole Directors: Kenny Reed, Samuel Ianni, John Morris III Trustees: T.J. Male, Albert Perrone, Tracy Aliberti Membership Secretary: Coryn Coover Membership Committee: Brandon Michaels, Desiree Aguilar, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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