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West Chester Fire Department reports $220,000 in January property loss; mandates new physicals, studies vehicle cameras

2304887 · February 13, 2025
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Fire Chief Mark Scanlon detailed January incident responses, training hours and new personnel policies; the department is evaluating vehicle cameras and said mandatory physicals for interior firefighters are being implemented.

Mark Scanlon, chief of the West Chester Fire Department, reported department activity for January and described new personnel and equipment efforts.

Scanlon said the department recorded an estimated $220,000 in property loss in January compared with a pre-incident value the department estimated at $2,800,000, which he attributed to quick response from live-in members and dedicated…

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