Chester County Department of Emergency Services

10/20/2026

Consider this a friendly reminder.🚨👍

10/16/2026

Chester County, PA is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8:00 PM this evening.

Stay with updates from the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly.

**This is outdated information**

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT. An additional watch will likely be issued for areas further east as the afternoon wears on.

10/13/2026

From station to station across the county, our team has been attending open houses and fire-prevention events!

Take a look and see what Fire Prevention Month has looked like so far!

10/08/2026

Yesterday, the Chester County Commissioners' recognized October 4- 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week! 🔥🚒

John Sly, President of the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, accepted the proclamation along with members of the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office.

10/06/2026

It’s officially with a focus on Lithium-Ion battery safety!

This weekend we joined Wagontown Fire Company at their Fire Prevention Open House to talk about what the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office does and discuss fire prevention.

09/30/2026

Can we get a large coffee with a splash of preparedness? ☕️😋

09/28/2026

The Chester County Department of Emergency Services is hiring full and part-time Safety and Security Operators! These positions provide security for County facilities to prevent fire, theft, illegal entry and to protect the occupants.

Part-time positions available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

Full time positions available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Apply at chesco.org/safety-jobs
Benefits for full time positions: chesco.org/benefits

09/25/2026

As National Security Officers Appreciation Week wraps up, we want to spotlight the Safety and Security Operators who help keep Chester County running smoothly.

After regular business hours, this team works behind the scenes to keep our buildings secure and our staff and visitors safe!

Want to join this amazing team? Visit Chesco.org/safety-jobs!

09/22/2026

A rainy first day of fall means it can be nice to look back at some less dreary weather, and we don't have to look far.

This past Saturday gave us great weather as we joined West Chester University of PA at their Welcome to the Borough event and the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. for their annual Fire Prevention Open House.

09/17/2026

Introducing HazMat 15-2! 🚨
This new unit went into service earlier this year and is equipped to handle hazardous materials incidents, ensuring a rapid and specialized response when it matters most.