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Longtime PA Fire Chief, Police Officer Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle Longtime PA Fire Chief, Police Officer Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Longtime PA Fire Chief, Police Officer Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle A longtime Pennsylvania fire chief and police officer died after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 57. Stephan “Steve” K. Adamek, had spent the past 35 years as an honorary member of the Boothwyn Fire Company, where he held the positions of township fire chief, chief, assistant chief, and more, officials said. "Steve enjoyed helping others and giving back to his community," reads a statement posted by the Upper Chichester Fire Department. The Upper Chichester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Honorary Member, Stephan “Steve” Adamek after a.…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Four Injured After Gas Tanker Crashes Into Pickup Truck In Delco: Officials Four Injured After Gas Tanker Crashes Into Pickup Truck In Delco: Officials
Four Injured After Gas Tanker Crashes Into Pickup Truck In Delco: Officials At least four people were injured after a gas tanker crashed into a pickup truck in Delaware County, fire officials confirmed. The wreck happened on the 600 block of Conchester Highway in Boothwyn around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, according to the Upper Chichester Fire Department. One person was ejected and two others were trapped, first responders said. However, a total of four injuries were reported. The victims were either airlifted or brought by ambulances to an area hospital for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately known. Crews were on the scene for about an hour an …

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33 Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33
Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33 A longtime Pennsylvania firefighter who also served his community as a police officer died on Monday, Sept. 12. He was 33. Born in Upland and raised in Boothwyn, James C. Hallman III was a 19-year member of the Boothwyn Fire Company, according to his obituary and the department. The Upper Chichester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter James Hallman, III. Jim was a 19... Posted by Upper Chichester Fire Department on Monday, September 12, 2022 "His confidence to get the job done was always felt by his fellow brothers," the Upper Chichester Fire department wr…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Fire Blows Through Roof Of Delaware County Home (VIDEO, PHOTOS) Fire Blows Through Roof Of Delaware County Home (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Fire Blows Through Roof Of Delaware County Home (Video, Photos) A two-alarm fire blew through the roof of a home in Delaware County Tuesday morning. Firefighters arrived to the 50 block of Hitchcock Lane around 11:30 a.m., where smoke was billowing from the roof, the West Chester and Concordville fire departments said. Engine 592 took the first due engine assignment and had a total of 7 hand lines in service during the fire, according to the Concordville FD. A second alarm was requested by Assistant Chief O’Brien, bringing more companies to the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Concor…

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by Cecilia Levine