The Chester Volunteer Fire Company has proudly protected the homes, families, businesses, and lives of Chester Borough and Chester Township for generations—all at a fraction of what most communities pay for fire protection. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteer firefighters and the continued partnership and support of both Town Councils, Chester receives exceptional fire protection services while ... (Full Story)

The first engine owned by CVFC was built by the charter members by hand and featured a chemical tank. This tank used a combination of baking soda and a strong acid to create pressure, which moved water from the tank through a hose. Lloyd Tredway’s chemical tank was mounted onto William Axford’s Pierce Arrow chassis in Morris Chamberlain’s garage, resulting in the first operational apparatus. The exact ... (Full Story & Photos)