On 09/03/2026, just after 0730, Malvern Fire and EMS were dispatched to Old Lincoln Highway and Broad Street for a trash truck fire. Engine 4 arrived to find that the trash truck had dumped the trash in the middle of the road. Tanker 4 arrived and assisted with extinguishing the trash! Malvern Police handled traffic control and Malvern Public Works responded with heavy equipment to remove the trash ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚒 Being a firefighter is about so much more than fighting fires.
When most people think of firefighters, they picture flashing lights, hoses, and flames. But the job goes far beyond the fireground.

Firefighters also:

🩺 Respond to medical emergencies and provide lifesaving care
🚗 Respond to vehicle crashes and help rescue people trapped in vehicles
🏠 Check homes and businesses for fire hazards ... (Full Story & Photos)

Paramedics do so much more than “drive the ambulance.” They bring advanced emergency care directly to the patient—often in the most unpredictable environments.

🩺 Assess & Treat: Perform detailed patient assessments and recognize life-threatening conditions.

💉 Medications & IV/IO Access: Administer a wide range of emergency medications and establish IV or intraosseous access when indicated.

❤️ ... (Full Story & Photos)

Understanding EMT Scope of Practice in Pennsylvania
When you call 911, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) may be the first healthcare professional to arrive. EMTs provide important prehospital emergency care while working within their certification level, Pennsylvania EMS protocols, agency policies, and medical direction.
What Can EMTs Do?
Assess patients — Check vital signs, obtain medical histories, ... (Full Story & Photos)

What Happens When We’re NOT Running Calls?
When you see an ambulance or fire truck sitting at the station, it may look like nothing is happening.
But readiness is happening.
Fire and EMS aren’t services that can simply open when someone calls 911. We must be staffed, trained, equipped, and ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—because emergencies don’t make appointments.
Between calls, our personnel ... (Full Story & Photos)