WEST END FIRE & RESCUE CO.
"BEST IN THE WEST SINCE 1925"
SUNNY DAY FOR GIRARDVILLE!
On Saturday, March 21st, the West End participated in the annual Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The combination of sunny skies, warm weather, and people just wanting to have a good time made it the biggest parade to date. Both the 1950 Mack Pumper and the 1975 Mack Pumper, accompanied by several members, led by Mike Kitsock, made their way through the parade route while many more West Enders were on hand as spectators. The above photo was taken by Lt. Markiewicz from the cab of the 1950 Mack on West Main Street near Tony's Lunch. Below are a few more photos from the event.
On Saturday, March 21st, the West End participated in the annual Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The combination of sunny skies, warm weather, and people just wanting to have a good time made it the biggest parade to date. Both the 1950 Mack Pumper and the 1975 Mack Pumper, accompanied by several members, led by Mike Kitsock, made their way through the parade route while many more West Enders were on hand as spectators. The above photo was taken by Lt. Markiewicz from the cab of the 1950 Mack on West Main Street near Tony's Lunch. Below are a few more photos from the event.
RESCUE 993 EARNS 2ND at 2009 STATE CONVENTION!
On Saturday, September 26, ,several company members,Engine 465, Rescue 993, and the 1950 Mack all participated in the 2009 PA State Firefighters Convention held in King Of Prussia.
The competition was close among the over 200 pieces of fire apparatus from all over Pennsylvania. At the end of the day, Rescue 993 was awarded 2nd place in the Heavy Rescue category.
Congratulations to the Alert Fire Co. of Downingtown, who was awarded 1st place Heavy Rescue. A special THANK YOU! to our Brother and Sister Firefighters at Swedesburg Fire Co.
for all of their hospitality and generosity during our stay.
On Saturday, September 26, ,several company members,Engine 465, Rescue 993, and the 1950 Mack all participated in the 2009 PA State Firefighters Convention held in King Of Prussia.
The competition was close among the over 200 pieces of fire apparatus from all over Pennsylvania. At the end of the day, Rescue 993 was awarded 2nd place in the Heavy Rescue category.
Congratulations to the Alert Fire Co. of Downingtown, who was awarded 1st place Heavy Rescue. A special THANK YOU! to our Brother and Sister Firefighters at Swedesburg Fire Co.
for all of their hospitality and generosity during our stay.
On Saturday August 29th, the West End participated in the 56th annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade hosted by the Tamaqua Fire Department. Despite the rainy skies, over 200 pieces of fire apparatus, plus several dozen bands, marching units, and civic organizations put their best on display. This year's parade was a milestone for the company as for the 10th consecutive year the current Rescue 993 was awarded 1st Place in the Heavy Rescue category. The first time R993 won was in 1999 when Tamaqua last hosted the event, the unit was brand new and just placed into service. Our marching unit was awarded second place in the Fire Company Unit with Music Category. Also, our excellent band that provided us with music, the Exeter High School Band of Reading, was awarded 1st place in the High School Band category. Below are some photos of the event, courtesy of Vicki Kuropatsky.
