DECEMBER 16
- Receiving a Recording when Calling 9-1-1? – Do Not Hang Up
Occasionally, usually during severe storms with wide-spread power outages, more 9-1-1 calls are made than can be answered. During these times, after a few rings the caller will receive a recorded message letting the caller know that they have dialed 9-1-1 and all telecommunicators are busy. The recording will instruct the caller to stay ... (Full Story & Photos)
NOVEMBER 28
- This year's annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 18th at the Red Clay Room from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Cost is $7.00. Ages 2 and under are free. Includes picture with Santa Claus. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive $1.00 off admission. Food will be donated to the Kennett Area Food Cupboard.
RED CLAY ROOM: 423 Dalmatian Street, Kennett Square PA.
SEPTEMBER 27
- In the late evening of Tuesday September 29th, 2011 The Kennett Fire Company was alerted to assist The Avondale Fire Company (Station 23) in the area of Sharp and Hillendale Roads for a Hay Bale Fire. Chief 23 arrived on scene to find large hay bales on fire, requesting additional man-power and tankers for water. Engine 24-1 and Brush 24 responded to assist 23 crews with manpower at the scene. ... (Full Story & Photos)
AUGUST 29
- On Monday August 29th 2011, the Kennett Fire Company was alerted to Nine Gates Road in Kennett Township for a reported Car Fire. Engine 24-1 responded and arrived on scene to find one vehicle in the roadway well off. Chief 24 established command and the crew from Engine 24-1 stretched a 2 inch attack line into service. The Engine 24-1 crew knocked down the bulk of the fire. It was evident that ... (Full Story & Photos)
AUGUST 28
- With the landfall of Hurricane Irene on the east coast, The Kennett Fire Company No. 1 members manned Station 24 in preparation for a busy weekend. 24 crews manned apparatus and handled a variety of storm related calls, from water rescues to wires down calls.
During the Hurricane, The Kennett Fire Company Water Rescue Team assisted the Kennett Square Police Dept. with evacuations on South Street ... (Full Story & Photos)
