Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit

Chester County's only underwater search, rescue, and recovery team

The Friendship Fire Company, an all-volunteer team, is fully committed to provide specialized UAV Search and Rescue, water rescue, underwater recovery & rescue, ice rescue and evidence recovery services to the citizens of Chester and Montgomery Counties in PA and surrounding communities, as well as to assist any Police or Fire Department anywhere in need of our specialized services to serve the public safety wherever and whenever we may be called to do so.

Photos from West Whiteland Fire Company's post

05/25/2026

Our thoughts are with the members of the West Whiteland Fire Company and the family of past fire chief George “Bud” Turner.

05/18/2026

In honor of , let's remember Pennsylvania's Move Over Law, which requires you to move over or slow down when you encounter an emergency response area.

Help protect the lives of emergency responders and others along the side of the road.

Learn more at penndot.pa.gov/MoveOver.

05/18/2026

The body needs at a week to adjust to heat. Go easy this week!

🌡️ Today kicks off the Week!
We're raising awareness about the dangers of extreme heat — and how you can stay safe. ☀️ Follow along all week for tips, tools & resources! This is very timely for the forecast over the next 3 days.

Heat is dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or even death. Stay by learning the symptoms of heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

05/18/2026

This EMS week, we want to thank you all for your service, including several EMTs on our team!

Happy ! 🥳 We’re kicking off the week by recognizing Health, Wellness & Resilience Day! To our EMS colleagues, your health matters. Take a moment for self-care, not only for yourselves, but for the patients and communities you serve every day. 💙

05/18/2026

Reminder that Griffen Street will be closed between Gay Street and Main Street from 9:00am - 2:30pm today and tomorrow (5/19/26). Residents in the area will lose water service for a period of time on Tuesday. Thank you for your patience!