Welcome to the Kennett Fire Company No. 1
301 Dalmatian St.,   Kennett Square, PA  19348
SINCE 1875

Proudly serving the citizens of Kennett Square Borough, Kennett Township and surrounding communities in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

 
PA LEVEL II WATER RESCUE TEAM

Keith and Jason with trophies and Eng 24-1

Engine 24-1 Wins in Maryland Parade JULY 16 - Engine 24-1 participated in the 78th anniversary Parade for the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Co. in Rosedale MD. Engine 24-1 won 2 trophies. One for Company traveling farthest and 1st place for best appearing pumper. Thanks to Keith Anderson and Jason Auch for making the trip. Speacial thanks to all who helped prepping Engine 24-1... (Full Story & Photos)

Vehicle Accident with Entrapment N. Union St. JUNE 24 - In the early hours of the morning, the Kennett Fire Company was dispatched for an automobile accident with entrapment at the intersection of North Union Street and Fairthorn Street . Initial reports came in as a vehicle into a house. Deputy 24 arrived on scene shortly after dispatch confirming entrapment with one vehicle into a wall and one patient in and out of consciousness. The vehicle was heading ... (Full Story & Photos)

Kennett firefighters work to free the patient from the vehicle.

Memorial Day Parade MAY 28 - For the first time in several years, the 1860 Cowing Fire Pump was pulled by Kennett firefighters during the annual Memorial Day Parade in Kennett Square. Firefighters donned antique metal helmets along with red suspenders and blue work pants to suit the period. The team of fourteen were led by an honor guard of four including FF/EMT Doug Rivell, Asst Chief Rick Ruoss, Deputy Chief Bruce Mitchell, ... (Full Story & Photos)

AUTO ACCIDENT EAST CYPRESS ST KENNETT TOWNSHIP MAY 07 - The department was dispatched at 19:58 hrs for an auto accident at East Cypress St and Ways Lane. Upon arrival there were two vehicles blocking the roadway. Two patients transported to the hospital. Company was in service for 1 hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

EAST CYPRESS STREET BLOCKED

Large area disturbed

SMOKE/ODOR INVESTIGATION MAY 04 - The Department was dispatched for some type of explosion/smoke investigation off of Twin Creek and Overbrook Drive in Kennett Township. Upon arrival an area of 6 to 8 feet was disturbed in the field. Scene turned over to Pennsylvannia State Police Avondale.... (Full Story & Photos)