On Friday, June 12, 2020 the Westwood Fire Company and several surrounding agencies took part in a "graduation parade" to provide many of the Coatesville High School Seniors with an opportunity to celebrate their success, while adapting to the restrictions of COVID-19.

The parade began at the Highlands Corporate Center in Valley Township, and came through our district down Lincoln Highway before ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, June 6th, 2020 Mrs. Mabel McCoy passed away at the age of 93. Mrs. McCoy was a 40-year member of the Fire Company, serving many years on our Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. McCoy was the wife of Life Member Harold McCoy who passed away in 2008. Both Mr. & Mrs. McCoy could be found at the firehouse every Tuesday and Saturday night helping to support our Bingo games and working in our kitchen.

Mrs. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1721 hours the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched to the eastbound Route 30 Bypass in the 269 mile of Valley Township for the median on fire. Engine 44-5, Rescue 44, Ambulance 44-1, Traffic 44 and Chief 44 all responded within minutes.

Arriving at 1730, Rescue 44 located 100’ of median on fire and went in service with the 200’ trash line. Within minutes the fire was stopped and mopped. Crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday May 5th, 2020 at 1924 hours, the Westwood Fire Company for MICU 144, was dispatched as the second due BLS on an auto accident in Sadsbury Township. The accident was located on Lincoln Highway between Old Wilmington Road and First Avenue. The Sadsburyville Fire Company and EMS were dispatched at 1904 hours for the initial response.

MICU 144 made an immediate response and arrived at 1930 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, May 4th, 2020 Mrs. Joyce Herman passed away at age 91. Mrs. Herman was the wife of Past Chief Richard Herman who served the Company as Fire Chief from 1961-1973 and was a mentor to many of the younger generations of firefighters.

For those who do not understand the sacrifices made by the wives and families of our Fire Chiefs, Mrs. Herman could still often be found assisting and supporting ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday May 4th, 2020 the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of Falon Lane in East Fallowfield Township for a gas leak outside. The call came in at 1424 hours and the incident was located in East Fallowfield Township across street of Weston Drive. The caller reported hearing a hissing noise coming from a structure and a smell of natural gas in the area.

Engine 44-5, Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday May 2nd, 2020 at 1528 hours, the house fire assignment was alerted for the 300 block of Reeceville Road in West Brandywine Township, an East Brandywine Fire Company local. Other units were also on the response from Wagontown, Coatesville, Thorndale, Glen Moore, West Bradford and Lionville.

Arriving first due, West Whiteland Chief Miller reported a working house fire and a working fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past almost 2 months, several members of the community have shown great support to our Fire and EMS Organization. Covering 6 municipalities with EMS, Valley, East Fallowfield, West Caln, West Brandywine, Wallace and East Brandywine, and 2 municipalities with Fire/Rescue, Valley and East Fallowfield, our personnel have been on the front line of this pandemic and we appreciate all of their ... (Full Story & Photos)