Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
West Chester public safety update: fire, police and EMS reports for May
Summary
West Chester officials reviewed May public‑safety activity at the June Public Safety Committee meeting, including fire department incident totals, police updates on a new distracted‑driving law and hiring, and Good Fellowship EMS call volumes and awards.
West Chester officials reviewed May public‑safety activity at the June Public Safety Committee meeting, including fire department incident totals, police updates on a new distracted‑driving law and hiring, and Good Fellowship EMS call volumes and awards.
Mark Scanlon, fire chief, said the Westchester Fire Department responded to 154 incidents in May, 70 of which were in West Chester Borough, bringing the department’s 2025 total through May to 683 responses. Notable May incidents included brush and building fires, two vehicle fires, multiple water rescues and a contractor striking an electrical line at…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

