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Station 25 or the “The Quarterhouse" was formed in 1921 to protect Longwood Gardens. Located in Southern Chester County, PA by Longwood Gardens

10/14/2026

Longwood Fire Company is proud of the tireless work that our leadership team performs advocating for emergency services regionally in Chester County as well as throughout the Commonwealth. We thank our legislators and their staff members for their time and efforts in creating safer communities with adequately staffed and equipped emergency service organizations.

09/29/2026

Members from Longwood Fire Company, Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company and Kennett Fire Company No. 1 participated in a 16-hour Equine Rescue Training program presented by Rescue Techs, LLC. The course is designed to provide first responders with a thorough understanding of skills and resources necessary to successfully manage equine related emergencies in a safe and effective manner. Topics covered included natural horse behavior, safe handling techniques, incident command and veterinary considerations. The crews also completed several rescue scenarios that included a horse down in a stall, a horse in mud (below grade) and an overturned trailer incident.

Station 36 (PoMarLin) houses a Large Animal Rescue (LAR) Response trailer and there has been an increase in LAR incidents due to the numerous farms, equestrian facilities and events in the KRFD response area. Thanks to the 23 members who spent the rainy weekend improving their skills.

Special thanks to RescueTechs, LLC, for the program that included instruction from Lead Instructor Stephen Brown, Brian Egan of Penn State’s Equine Program, and Veterinarian Dr. Rachel Kline. We also want to thank the New Bolton Center for their assistance in facilitating the training event.

09/25/2026

This week is Child Passenger Safety Week! Kennett Regional Fire Department has several car-seat technicians who can provide free car seat installations, inspections, and education for anyone who is interested. Please call our office at 610-388-6880 to schedule an appointment!

09/02/2026

Crew’s from KRFD have responded to 47 incidents within the last 24 hours. Most as a result of the strong storms that moved through the area last evening.

Crews have responded to calls ranging from trees and wires down, electrical fires, fire alarms, carbon monoxide incidents and multiple building fires.

The Station’s remain staffed and continue to respond to additional emergencies with more expected storms later this evening.

Kennett Fire Company No. 1
Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company

08/18/2026

*Update- Roadway is reopened*

Baltimore Pike between Kennett Pike (Rt. 52) and Parkersville Rd is closed in both directions due to a large tree down.

08/14/2026

On Monday afternoon just after 4pm, Engine 24 and Ladder 25 were clearing a Fire Alarm at the Hilton when CCFB alerted crews to a House Fire on Bayard Rd in Kennett Township. Crews made an immediate response and smoke could be seen from East Baltimore Pike.

Ladder 25 arrived to find smoke showing from a single-family dwelling while Engine 24 laid 1200’ of supply line from a hydrant to the scene and crews quickly went to work conducting searches and locating the fire. Deputy 25 arrived and assumed Command. All occupants of the home were evacuated prior to arrival.

Crews located a fire on the first floor that had extended into the attic and worked to extinguish. Additional arriving crews assisted with checking for extension and venting the roof to expose the fire in the attic.

The fire was placed under control within 40 minutes. Crews spent several more hours on scene performing overhaul and assisting the Fire Marshals Office. Fire Police closed Bayard Rd for the duration of the incident.

One FF was transported to a local hospital and was later released.

Thanks to the mutual aid departments who assisted on scene and covered the area while crews were committed on scene.

Kennett Fire Company No. 1
Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company
Avondale Fire Company
West Grove Fire Company
Good Will Fire Company #2 of West Chester
Hockessin Fire Company - Station 19
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Modena Fire Company Station 37

08/12/2026

Please join us in congratulating our full-time employees Mike Cialini, Sophia Crossan, and Gabby Ratliff on successfully graduating from Good Fellowship Ambulance & EMS Training Institute's Paramedic Program.

Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing their education and serving our community are truly commendable. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to seeing the impact they will continue to make as paramedics.

A special congratulations goes to Sophia Crossan, who was honored with the Student of the Year Award for her outstanding accomplishments both academically and professionally. Your hard work and dedication clearly stood out!

We would also like to congratulate our PRN employee Liz Demshak-Geddes on being named Preceptor of the Year! Her commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of paramedics is an incredible reflection of the dedication she brings to EMS.

Congratulations to all four on these well-deserved accomplishments! We are proud to have you as part of our team.

Well done, and congratulations! 🚑🎓👏

07/30/2026

Around 2pm today KRFD along with Squad 19 (Hockessin Fire Company - Station 19) were dispatched for an auto accident on Gap Newport Pike in Kennett Township. While responding, additional reports advised one person was trapped.

Assistant 24 arrived and established Command while crews from Engine 24, Rescue 25 and Squad 19 worked to extricate the trapped victim. 3 patients were transported to Christiana Hospital.

Fire Police from Kennett Fire Company No. 1 and Avondale Fire Company closed Route 41 for the duration of the incident.

07/27/2026

It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Fire Police Captain Jeff Hammaker, a dedicated volunteer and cherished friend whose commitment to his community left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He became Fire Police Captain in 2012 and was routinely one of Longwood's top responders each year.

Jeff devoted countless hours to serving his fire company and the community. As Fire Police Captain, he was a steady presence at emergency scenes, ensuring the safety of fellow responders and the public with professionalism, calmness, and unwavering dedication. His willingness to answer the call—day or night—reflected a lifetime of selfless service and commitment to protecting others. He also attended most weekly training sessions, took photographs, and assisted with traffic control at numerous public events.

While we are saddened by his passing, we are grateful for his years of service and unwavering devotion to public safety. We were honored to have him as part of our company, and his family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, with a viewing beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m.

07/15/2026

Ladder 25 is currently covering Darby Borough in Delaware County as part of a Fire Task Force while units from the area work to extinguish a fire at a large scrap metal recycling facility.

Address

1001 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square
Kennett Square, PA
19348

Telephone

+16103886880

Website

http://www.longwoodfireco.com/

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