The 18th Annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held on Father’s Day weekend and offers a variety of activities, including morning and afternoon balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, live music, local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Part of the event’s proceeds will support local charities and first responders.... (Full Story & Photos)

The fire station is seeking a reliable and licensed contractor to replace two exterior doors and complete additional work. Interested parties are asked to send their information to chairman@malvernfireco.com.... (Full Story & Photos)

The annual Malvern Fire Company Fair is coming soon. This year, the fair will run from July 14 through July 18. Fireworks are planned for Friday, July 17, beginning at dusk. ServPro of Malvern is a partial sponsor of this year’s event.... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 18, 2007, nine firefighters from the Charleston, South Carolina Fire Department lost their lives while responding to a fire at the Charleston Super Sofa store. Their sacrifice is remembered as a significant moment in the department's history.... (Full Story & Photos)

Emergency response organizations measure readiness by evaluating staffing levels, equipment availability, training hours, and response times. These indicators are used to determine performance expectations during emergencies.

Much less consideration is given to the experiences of responders once traumatic events have concluded. Emotional injuries may not remove personnel from duty, but they alter ... (Full Story & Photos)