Recent Calls
September 2025
September 1st
Crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for an investigation, reported to be an odor of paint thinner throughout the residence. Upon arrival crews from 45 and 57 investigated. Call for Chester City Fire Company, Station 82, was requested for an additional meter and was found to be a freon leak in the residence. Homeowner was advised to get a HVAC/Maintenance person to service the issue and companies were made available.
September 3rd
Crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for a brush fire at Bristol Lord Field out front of the borough office. Upon arrival crew was advised to go into service with a booster line to extinguish the fire on the hill in the field. Upon the fire being extinguished all crews were made available.
September 4th
Company was dispatched for 2 medical calls in the borough. First was a cardiac emergency and the second was a call for a subject down in the roadway. Crews responded to both emergencies performing BLS Care and assisting the EMS crew once they arrived on scene.
September 5th
Crews were dispatched for a medical call of a nature unknown in the borough. The crew responded and was on scene for over an hour assisting EMS and PD.
September 6th
Crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a cardiac arrest in Upland Borough Crews responded and were on scene for about an hour.
September 9th
Crews were dispatched for a fire alarm in the borough. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57) assisted at the scene with investigation. Call was determined to be a faulty detector. Resident was advised to replace the detector and crews were made available.
Crews were also dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) later in the night with a cardiac arrest. Crew assisted at the scene for approximately 40 minutes,
Crews were also dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) later in the night with a cardiac arrest. Crew assisted at the scene for approximately 40 minutes,
September 10th
Crews responded to two medical calls and a fire alarm. First call was a medical alarm in the borough. Second call was for a cardiac arrest in Upland Borough. Crew responded and assisted Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS. Crews assisted EMS with CPR. Crew was on scene for about 40 minutes then made available by EMS.
Crews were also dispatched for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57), Parkside Fire Company (45), and Brookhaven Fire Company (52) were dispatched to a commercial business in the borough for a fire alarm. Upon arrival TAC 45 staged at the hydrant at the entrance to the shopping center. Response was held to companies 57 and 45 for the investigation. No reason for the activation found.
Crews were also dispatched for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57), Parkside Fire Company (45), and Brookhaven Fire Company (52) were dispatched to a commercial business in the borough for a fire alarm. Upon arrival TAC 45 staged at the hydrant at the entrance to the shopping center. Response was held to companies 57 and 45 for the investigation. No reason for the activation found.
September 11th
The officers and members of Parkside Fire Company took the time to remember and honor the victims of 9/11.
September 15th
Crews were dispatched to cover the City of Chester Fire Department as they operated on a working building fire in the city. Crews covered the city from Station 82 with no responses. Crew covered for over 2 hours.
Crews were dispatched later in the day to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for lifting assistance. Crews were on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
Crews were dispatched later in the day to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for lifting assistance. Crews were on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
September 16th
Crews responded to three emergencies, an fire alarm in Upland Borough and 2 calls in Parkside Borough.
The first call crews were dispatched for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57), Parkside Fire Company (45), and Brookhaven Fire Company (52) were dispatched to a residential fire alarm. Upon arrival all units were cancelled, no FD services needed. Call was determined to be burnt food.
Second call crews were dispatched for a medical call, change in mental status, in the borough. Crews responded and assisted EMS and were on scene for about 15 minutes.
Third call crew was dispatched to assist PD and resident for a lockout. Upon arrival the resident had gained access to the home and the company was made available.
The first call crews were dispatched for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57), Parkside Fire Company (45), and Brookhaven Fire Company (52) were dispatched to a residential fire alarm. Upon arrival all units were cancelled, no FD services needed. Call was determined to be burnt food.
Second call crews were dispatched for a medical call, change in mental status, in the borough. Crews responded and assisted EMS and were on scene for about 15 minutes.
Third call crew was dispatched to assist PD and resident for a lockout. Upon arrival the resident had gained access to the home and the company was made available.
September 18th
Crews stood by the station to staff TAC 45 for the 6th District Duty Engine from 18:00-22:00
Later that night crews were dispatched to a residence for a unconscious person. Crews responded and assisted EMS for approximately 20minutes.
Later that night crews were dispatched to a residence for a unconscious person. Crews responded and assisted EMS for approximately 20minutes.
September 19th
Crews were dispatched and responded to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with wires. Upon arrival crews stood-by until released by 57 command.
Once crews returned to station they were dispatched back to Upland Borough for an accident with injuries. Company was recalled prior to response.
Later that night Crews was dispatched to Upland Borough to assist company 57 and EMS with lifting. Crew assisted with lifting and remained on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
Once crews returned to station they were dispatched back to Upland Borough for an accident with injuries. Company was recalled prior to response.
Later that night Crews was dispatched to Upland Borough to assist company 57 and EMS with lifting. Crew assisted with lifting and remained on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
September 20th
Early morning crews were dispatched for a medical call. Crews responded for a heart attack. Crew assisted EMS for approximately 15 minutes.
Later in the night crews were dispatched and responded to assist EMS with a change in mental status. Crew assisted for about 20 minutes.
Later in the night crews were dispatched and responded to assist EMS with a change in mental status. Crew assisted for about 20 minutes.
September 21st
Crews were dispatched for a fall at a residence in the borough. Crews arrived and were on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
Later that night crews were dispatched to a residence in Upland Borough to assist EMS and Upland Fire Company (57) with lifting. Crews arrived and were on scene for 10 minutes.
Later that night crews were dispatched to a residence in Upland Borough to assist EMS and Upland Fire Company (57) with lifting. Crews arrived and were on scene for 10 minutes.
September 22nd
Crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough for an accident with injuries on Upland Ave. Crews assisted Upland Fire Company (57) and were on scene for approximately 15 minutes.
Later in the night crews were dispatched back to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a lift assist.
Later in the night crews were dispatched back to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a lift assist.
September 23rd
Crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough for a Commercial Building Fire. Tac 45 arrived and took the hydrant assignment. Crews assisted with evacuation of the 2nd floor and also assisted with ventilation. Crews were in service for about 40 minutes.
September 24th
Crews responded to 2 EMS calls. The first was a call in the borough for hemorrhaging (bleeding). Crew responded and assisted EMS for approximately 40 minutes.
The second call crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough for a cardiac arrest. Crews were recalled prior to response.
The second call crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough for a cardiac arrest. Crews were recalled prior to response.
September 25th
Crews were dispatched along with Upland Fire Company (57) for a fire alarm in the borough. Upon arrival crews investigated and found the cause to be a faulty alarm. Crews were on scene for about 35 minutes.
September 27th
Crews were dispatched with Upland Fire Company (57) to Upland Borough to assist the police with a ladder for a lock out. Crew responded to assist and were on scene for about 15 minutes.
September 28th
Crews were dispatched to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for a automatic fire alarm in a mechanical room. Upon arrival crews investigated and found the source to be a faulty alarm.
October 2025
October 2nd
Crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a cardiac arrest in Upland Borough Crews were recalled authority of FM26.
October 3rd
Early morning crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with a cardiac arrest. Crew assisted at the scene for Just under an hour.
Crews were also dispatched for a fire alarm in the borough, possibly no one home. Upon arrival crew confirmed no one home and alarm was sounding. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57) assisted at the scene with investigation. Found to be a possible gas leak and PECO was notified and responded.
Crews were also dispatched for a fire alarm in the borough, possibly no one home. Upon arrival crew confirmed no one home and alarm was sounding. Crews from Upland Fire Company (57) assisted at the scene with investigation. Found to be a possible gas leak and PECO was notified and responded.
October 4th
Crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough for a residential building fire. Crews arrived and assisted on scene. Crews were in service for about 20 minutes.
October 7th
Crews were dispatched and responded to two calls today. The first was a call to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a cardiac arrest in Upland Borough. Upon arrival crew assisted with CPR and lifting. Crews were on scene for approximately 45 minutes.
The second call was to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident on I-95 NB @ mile marker 4.9. Crews arrived to find a 3 vehicle accident involving a tanker truck, mini-van, and a box truck. Crew assisted on scene for just over an hour before clearing.
The second call was to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident on I-95 NB @ mile marker 4.9. Crews arrived to find a 3 vehicle accident involving a tanker truck, mini-van, and a box truck. Crew assisted on scene for just over an hour before clearing.
October 8th
Crew Stood by as 6th District Duty Engine from 18:00-22:00. While on duty crew, crews were dispatched for 2 calls.
The first call crew was dispatched in the borough for wires. Upon arrival it was determined to be cable wires. Crew secured the cable wires and were made available.
The second call during duty crew was dispatched to assist Brookhaven Fire Company (52) for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival crew pulled a 2.5" bumper line and extinguished the fire. Crew was on scene for just under an hour before going available.
The first call crew was dispatched in the borough for wires. Upon arrival it was determined to be cable wires. Crew secured the cable wires and were made available.
The second call during duty crew was dispatched to assist Brookhaven Fire Company (52) for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival crew pulled a 2.5" bumper line and extinguished the fire. Crew was on scene for just under an hour before going available.
October 10th
Crew was dispatched along with Upland Fire Company (57) to assist Upland Police with a ladder. Upon arrival crew found that PD had already gained entry to the home. Crew stood by for about a half hour until released.
Parkside Fire Company went to Parkside Elementary School to teach the students about fire prevention and safety.
Parkside Fire Company went to Parkside Elementary School to teach the students about fire prevention and safety.
October 11th
Crews responded to 2 EMS calls in the borough. The first was to assist EMS with a fall. Upon arrival EMS was on scene. Crew remained on scene for just over 30 minutes.
The second call was for a cardiac emergency. Upon arrival crew found PD with the patient. Upon arrival of EMS care was transferred. Crew was on scene for about 20 minutes.
The second call was for a cardiac emergency. Upon arrival crew found PD with the patient. Upon arrival of EMS care was transferred. Crew was on scene for about 20 minutes.
October 12th
Crew was dispatched in the borough to assist EMS for a suicide attempt. Upon arrival crew assisted with patient care. Once patient was transported crew used a 1.75" line to wash the roadway. Crew was on scene for about 30 minutes.
October 13th
Crews responded to two calls during the day. The first call the crew was dispatched in the borough to assist EMS. Upon arrival crew assisted EMS with patient care and lifting. Crew was on location for just over 40 minutes.
The second call crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident. Upon arrival crews had a 2 vehicle accident. Crew assisted on scene for about 25 minutes before being released. Fire police remained on scene until vehicles were removed 20 minutes later.
The second call crews were dispatched to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident. Upon arrival crews had a 2 vehicle accident. Crew assisted on scene for about 25 minutes before being released. Fire police remained on scene until vehicles were removed 20 minutes later.
October 15th
Crew was dispatched in the borough to assist EMS for hemorrhaging (bleeding). Crew responded and assisted EMS for approximately 25 minutes.
October 16th
Crews were dispatched and responded to 2 calls today. The first call was a service call in the borough. Crew responded and assisted the business owner with removing water off of the roof with portable pumps. Crew was on scene for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The second call was to assist Aston Township Fire Company (17) for a commercial building fire. While responding company was recalled and assignment was held to company 17 for the investigation.
The second call was to assist Aston Township Fire Company (17) for a commercial building fire. While responding company was recalled and assignment was held to company 17 for the investigation.
October 17th
Crews were dispatched and responded to 2 calls today. The first call was dispatched for a fire alarm at Parkside Elementary School. Companies responded and investigated. Crews were on scene for approximately 35 minutes before clearing.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for hypertension. Crew responded and assisted EMS. Crew was on scene for about 20 minutes before being placed available.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for hypertension. Crew responded and assisted EMS. Crew was on scene for about 20 minutes before being placed available.
October 18th
Crew was dispatched for an EMS call in the borough for an allergic reaction. Crew responded and assisted EMS on scene for about 25 minutes before returning.
October 19th
Crew stood by as 6th District Duty Engine from 18:00-22:00. While on duty crew, crews were dispatched for 2 calls. The first call crew was dispatched to Rutledge Borough to assist Morton-Rutledge Fire Company (13) for wires. Upon arrival crew was recalled per command, held to company 13.
The second call crew was dispatched to Morton Borough to assist Morton-Rutledge Fire Company (13) for a building fire investigation. Upon arrival crew stood by at scene. Crew remained on scene for about 40 minutes before being made available.
The second call crew was dispatched to Morton Borough to assist Morton-Rutledge Fire Company (13) for a building fire investigation. Upon arrival crew stood by at scene. Crew remained on scene for about 40 minutes before being made available.
October 22nd
Crew was dispatched and responded for an injured person in the borough. Upon arrival crew assisted EMS and were on scene for approximately 20 minutes.
October 23rd
Crews were dispatched for 3 calls today. The first call was to Upland Borough to assist the Upland Fire Company (57) and the police department with lifting. Prior to response the call for FD units was recalled and held to EMS only.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for lifting. Crew responded and upon arrival assisted EMS with lifting. Crew was on scene for bout 20 minutes.
The 3rd call was to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a cardiac arrest. Crew responded and upon arrival assisted EMS with CPR. Crew was on scene and in service for approximately 45 minutes.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for lifting. Crew responded and upon arrival assisted EMS with lifting. Crew was on scene for bout 20 minutes.
The 3rd call was to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS for a cardiac arrest. Crew responded and upon arrival assisted EMS with CPR. Crew was on scene and in service for approximately 45 minutes.
October 24th
Crew was dispatched along with Upland Fire Company (57) for a natural gas leak in the borough. Crews responded and investigated, PECO notified and responded. Upon arrival of PECO they also investigated and located the issue. Crew was on scene for about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
October 25th
Crew was dispatched to assist EMS. Upon arrival crew stood by with EMS. Crew was on scene for about 15 minutes.
October 28th
Crew stood by as 6th District Duty Engine from 18:00-22:00 with no incidents.
October 29th
Crew was dispatched for 2 calls in the borough. The first call was a fire alarm. Crew responded along with Upland Fire Company (57). Upon arrival crews investigated and found a resident changing the battery in the detector. All units were made available within 10 minutes.
The second call crews were dispatched along with Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident with injuries on Edgemont Ave. Dispatched for a accident with injuries. Upon arrival had a 2 vehicle accident with 1 on the sidewalk. Edgemont Ave was closed until incident was cleared and vehicles removed. Crews were on scene for 45 minutes.
The second call crews were dispatched along with Upland Fire Company (57) for an accident with injuries on Edgemont Ave. Dispatched for a accident with injuries. Upon arrival had a 2 vehicle accident with 1 on the sidewalk. Edgemont Ave was closed until incident was cleared and vehicles removed. Crews were on scene for 45 minutes.
October 31st - Happy Halloween
Crews were dispatched for 2 calls today. The first call was a service call. Crews along with Upland Fire Company (57) responded to a commercial business to remove water from the roof. Upon arrival crews used portable pumps to remove a large amount of water from the roof of the business. Crews were on scene for about an hour and 20 minutes.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for an assault victim. Crew responded and assisted EMS at scene. Crew was on scene for about 30 minutes.
The second call was an EMS call in the borough for an assault victim. Crew responded and assisted EMS at scene. Crew was on scene for about 30 minutes.
November 2025
Calls Currently being Updated
November 1st
Crews responded to 2 calls today. The first call was a carbon monoxide alarm in the borough. Crews were dispatched and along with Upland Fire Company (57) for a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence in the borough. Upon arrival crews investigated. This was found to be a bad detector and crews cleared about 30 minutes later.
The second call was to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS with lifting in Upland Borough. Crews assisted and were on scene for about 25 minutes.
The second call was to assist Upland Fire Company (57) and EMS with lifting in Upland Borough. Crews assisted and were on scene for about 25 minutes.
November 3rd
Crews responded to 2 calls today. The first call was an EMS call for seizures in the borough. Upon arrival crew assisted with patient care and lifting. Crews were on scene for about 20 minutes.
The second call was for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews were dispatched and responded along with Upland Fire Company (57) and Eddystone Fire Company (12) to a commercial fire alarm. Upon arrival crews investigated and found a faulty system. All units were available within 30 minutes.
The second call was for a fire alarm in Upland Borough. Crews were dispatched and responded along with Upland Fire Company (57) and Eddystone Fire Company (12) to a commercial fire alarm. Upon arrival crews investigated and found a faulty system. All units were available within 30 minutes.
November 4th
Crews were dispatched to Upland Borough for a natural Gas Leak Inside. Crews were dispatched and responded to assist Upland Fire Company (57) for a natural gas leak inside. Upon arrival crews assisted with gas meters and investigation. Crews were on scene for about 45 minutes.
November 5th
Crew was dispatched for an EMS call in the borough for a hypertension. Crew responded and assisted with patient care till arrival of EMS. Upon arrival of EMS crew assisted with lifting and moving patient to the ambulance. Crews were on scene for about 35 minutes.
November 6th
Crew stood by as 6th District Duty Engine from 18:00-22:00. While on Duty Crew company was dispatched to Upland Borough to assist EMS and Upland Fire Company (57) with lifting. Upon arrival crew assisted EMS and was on scene for about 30 minutes.
November 8th
Crews were dispatched for 3 calls today. The first call was for an EMS call for seizures in the borough. Crew arrived and assisted EMS with patient care and was on scene for about 35 minutes.
The second call was dispatched to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with a helicopter landing. Upon arrival crews stood by for the helicopter and was ready for any emergency if needed. Crew was on scene for about 45 minutes.
The third call crews were dispatched to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with a natural gas leak outside. Upon arrival crew assisted with investigation and stood by at the hydrant while the crew from 57 investigated an odor coming from a manhole cover. PECO was called and responded. Crews were on scene for about an hour.
The second call was dispatched to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with a helicopter landing. Upon arrival crews stood by for the helicopter and was ready for any emergency if needed. Crew was on scene for about 45 minutes.
The third call crews were dispatched to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company (57) with a natural gas leak outside. Upon arrival crew assisted with investigation and stood by at the hydrant while the crew from 57 investigated an odor coming from a manhole cover. PECO was called and responded. Crews were on scene for about an hour.
November 9th
Crew was dispatched to assist EMS with a Respiratory Difficulty in the borough. Upon arrival crew assisted with patient care and lifting and moving patient to the ambulance. Crew was on scene for about 30 minutes.
November 10th
Crews were dispatched and responded to 2 calls today. The first call crews were dispatched and responded to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company and Upland Police with a ladder for forced entry crew was recalled by PD. About 2 hours later the company was dispatched in the borough to assist EMS with a sick person. Crew was on scene for approximately 35 minutes.
November 11th
Crew was dispatched to assist EMS for a sick person. Upon arrival crew stood by to assist EMS if needed. Crew was on scene for about 30 minutes.
November 12th
Crew responded to Upland Borough to assist Upland Fire Company with a carbon monoxide alarm. Crew assisted with meters and investigation while on scene.
November 13th
Company was dispatched in the early morning hours to assist Upland Fire Company and the police department with a police incident. Company was on scene for approximately 7 hours and fire police were on scene for approximately 9 hours.
November 14th
Crews responded to 2 calls today. The first call was a vehicle fire in Upland Borough. Crew assisted Upland Fire Company for a vehicle fire with the engine compartment fully involved.
Upon the fire being extinguished crew went available and was immediately dispatched for a 2nd alarm building fire in Chester City. Upon arriving on scene crew reported to manpower and stood by to assist. Crew was on scene for about 3 hours.
Upon the fire being extinguished crew went available and was immediately dispatched for a 2nd alarm building fire in Chester City. Upon arriving on scene crew reported to manpower and stood by to assist. Crew was on scene for about 3 hours.
November 17th
Crews were dispatched and responded to 3 medical calls in the borough. The first call was for a fall. crew responded and assisted EMS with patient care.
The second call was for an injured person. Crew responded and assisted with patient care until arrival of EMS. Patient care was transferred and the company was redirected to the next call.
The third call was for hemorrhage / bleeding. Crew responded from the 2nd call and assisted EMS at the scene.
The second call was for an injured person. Crew responded and assisted with patient care until arrival of EMS. Patient care was transferred and the company was redirected to the next call.
The third call was for hemorrhage / bleeding. Crew responded from the 2nd call and assisted EMS at the scene.
November 18th
Tonight was our company meeting. Prior to the meeting crew was dispatched to the station for a fall. Crew assisted with patient care till the arrival of EMS. Upon arrival of EMS care was transferred and patient was transported.
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