Berwyn Fire Company Earns Water Rescue Recertification

BERWYN, PA —The Berwyn Fire Company was recertified this month to perform water rescues through the region in the event of severe flooding.

The department was recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner for achieving water rescue team recertification through the Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition Program.

Water rescues have become more common in the Tredyffrin-Easttown community due to stormwater management issues, increased development and the increased frequency of rainstorms.

The team rescued a trapped driver along Valley Creek in the area of Valley Forge National Park during Hurricane Ida in September 2021.

The majority of rescues occur in the Glenhardie/Valley Forge Estates area along Trout Creek. Other locations include Leopard Lake in Easttown and Valley Creek in Tredyffrin.

Berwyn Fire Company was first recognized under this program in 2019 and is one of a few certified teams in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Each member of the rescue team is also trained in emergency medical care.
This program was developed through the collaboration of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to formally recognize those services that meet training, equipment and other goals of the rescue program.

The volunteers and career staff of the Berwyn Fire Company are committed to training and keeping pace with the needs of the Tredyffrin-Easttown community.