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

Second Accident of the Day JUNE 23 - Shortly after returning to the station from an auto accident Kennett Fire Co was again dispatched for an auto accident with unknown injuries at 17:43 hours. Units from 24 including Ambulance 24-2, Engine 24-1 , Chief and Assistant Chief 24 responded. Assistant 24 was the first onscene and found one vehicle off the roadway into a tree with one subject to be evaluated by EMS. Ambulance 24 transported ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo by Allison Singer

Kayak Accident JUNE 09 - Additional Photos of rescue operations from the Kayak Accident on the brandywine river. Photos by the Daily Local News, submitted by Doug Rivell EMS LT. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tragic Kayak Accident in Brandywine Picnic Park JUNE 09 - Mid afternoon on June 9th, 2009 at 1:42 PM Fame Fire Company of West Chester was dispatched to Brandywine Picnic Park for a water rescue. As the situation unfolded Chester County 911 was getting reports from the caller that two kayakers were trapped in a dam in the river. The caller reported two men appearing to be in their 20's were observed traveling down the Brandywine River when they capsized ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photos Courtesy of Steve Nuse

Vehicle involved in the wreck

Motorcycle Accident Just Inside the Municipal Limits MAY 26 - On May 26th 2009 the department and Longwood MICU 25 were dispatched at 18:27 hours to Route 82 north of Creek Rd in Kennett Township for a Motorcycle Accident. Chief 24 responded and arrived on the scene at the Border of Kennett Township and the DE state line. Chief found a male lying on the ground next to his bike alert with minor injuries. Deputy 24 and 24-20 arrived on the scene shortly after ... (Full Story & Photos)

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC MAY 25 - The annual Memorial Day Picnic was again held in at the Kennett Fire Company No 1. All who attended enjoyed a day of remembrance and to also enjoy our friendships with our neighbors. With the fine cooking skills of Chief Melton and the wonderful spread put on the tables by our lovely ladies the meal could not have been better, Thanks again to all who helped make this a great day.... (Full Story & Photos)

What a Wonderful Day