Chester Fire Department
William C. Rigby IV, Fire Commissioner
Bureau of Fire Leadership: Darnell Alston (Commissioner Aide), J.P. Shirley (Battalion Chief/Training Officer), Chris McBreen (Battalion Chief), William Rigby IV (Commissioner ), and James Krapf (Battalion Chief)
Mission Statement
- To reduce the loss of life and damage to property from fire by applying proactive inspection and code enforcement.
- To provide regional leadership in all areas of fire service issues.
- To protect the environment from natural and human caused disaster.
- To initiate required fire investigation services in order to establish the cause and origin of a fire and to provide evidence and support for required litigation.
- To remain aware of Local, State, National and Global fire service events so that our service delivery is always current and relevant to community needs and can be managed and delivered in a cost effective manner.
- To establish a comprehensive fire safety education and prevention program designed to meet the diversified needs of the entire community.
- To provide emergency mitigation and management at hazardous material incidents.
- To develop and deliver state of the art training and education programs to all members of the department.
- The Fire Department shall extinguish all fires within the boundaries of the City of Chester, and upon request by an outside agency, assist other Departments outside the city limits.
Chester Fire Station 81
Station 81
Chester, PA 19013
610-447-7844
Chester Fire Station 82
Station 82
Chester, PA19013
610-447-7842
Chester Fire Department Mobile Education Unit
For years, local fire departments and teachers have presented fire prevention programs to school-age children. In some cases the only time students learned about fire safety is when the “firefighters” came to the class or the class went to the local fire station. These events usually occur once a year during Fire Prevention Week.
Through new and innovative programs like the City’s Mobile Education Unit, “Learn Not To Burn” or “Get Out Alive” educational curriculum children and adults can be exposed to a wide range of fire safety and prevention data. The Mobile Education Unit is not just limited to Fire Prevention Week but can also be presented at any time throughout the year not only to the schools but throughout the community for many events.
There are various lessons taught: “Stop Drop and Roll Procedure”, “Crawling Low”, “(E.D.I.T.H.) Exit Drills in the Home”, “What’s That Sound”, Proper Use of the 911 System and Fire Safety for Seniors.
If your experience with this program is similar to that of other firefighters and teachers, chances are you will find it very enjoyable and worthwhile.
If you would like this program to come out to your school or place of business; a request form must be submitted 3 weeks prior to your event. All requests will be accommodated on a first serve basis depending upon availability. Request forms are available at Fire Headquarters located at 320 East 14th Street Chester, PA 19013.
Request forms are available at Fire Headquarters located at 320 E. 14th Street or download the form here.
Note to Residents: There is a $25.00 fee for fire reports. Please make payment out to: City of Chester
***WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS ***