Congratulations to Chester Police Officers Astrid Cottrell, Robert Ticknor and Kyle Battinieri for getting promoted to the rank of Corporal. We would also like to welcome Kelly Dodgson, Ryan Galicynski, Andrew Kuhlmeier and Brett Foster as they were sworn this morning.

A special thank you goes out to Chester’s Public Safety Director, Liz Williams, for dropping off pizza at both stations for firefighters working today. Thank you Councilwoman Williams!

The Chester Bureau of Fire would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. May 2023 be the best yet!

Today, Cadet Class 2022/2023 is conducting their final burn at West Chester Training Center. Not only are these cadets operating with their classmates from Wilmington Fire Department but also with members of the department that they will be working with when they hit the street.

Happy MLK Day! Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream to make a difference. Today, we honor a leader who dedicated his life to making the world a better and just place. Let us all reflect on his legacy and how we can contribute and make a positive difference every day. #MLKDay

Many congratulations are in order today for various members of the department. See story below:

THE WADE DUMP FIRE Chester PA. During the fire, Firefighters had their clothes and turnout gear literally eaten off their bodies by the chemicals burning…. delcotimes.com/news/article_e… Chester City Bureau of Fire IAFF Local 1400 International Association of Fire Fighters IAFC SHS Section Firefighter Cancer Support Network Official Page firstrespondercenter #firefighters

#ApartmentSafety #HighriseSafety #FireIsEveryonesFight

Congratulations to our friends from the City of Chester Police Department that were promoted today to the rank of Captain. Pictured below is Captain Bill Carey and Captain Josh Dewees. Good luck and stay safe!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Officers family and friends as well as the Temple University Police Department.

An important message from the EOC.

Hello, Class 201! Today our Fire Academy welcomed 80 PFD cadets and 4 cadets from Chester City Bureau of Fire.

Today, and and everyday, we remember those who died defending our great country!

On behalf of The Chester Bureau of Fire, our prayers are with the Pennsylvania State Police.