Organized over 175 years ago in 1833 we are one of three volunteer fire companies that make up the West Chester Fire Department.
The Good Will Fire Company No. 2 is a 100% volunteer fire service that protects the lives and property of the communities of the Borough of West Chester, West Goshen Township, Westtown Township, Birmingham Township, East Bradford Township, and the entire township of Thornbury in Chester County.
The Good Will Fire Company earned the 100% certification level from the PA State Fire Commissioner's Office. This level is awarded when 100% of the fire company’s active members hold at least one of the state's certification levels
First Class Fire Fighter Paul Widmayer, January 31
The Good Will is celebrating its 190th year with our annual Anniversary Night on February 25, 2023. Starting at 6pm members are welcomed to stop by and get some good food and pay dues. Attendance has been down in recent years, its time to get out of the house and visit. ALL MEMBERS are welcome. Stop in and check out the changes in the fire house. ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Chester Fire Department Female Firefighters
Photo Credit to NBC News Philadelphia
Second Class Fire Fighter Tracey Axelrod, January 09
Several of our female firefighters were featured, along with other members of the West Chester Fire Department, in an NBC Philadelphia news story earlier this month. The firefighters gathered at the West Chester Fire Training Center to chat with Deanna Durante, NBC's reporter, and to demonstrate various fireground skills.
The Good Will Fire Co. is proud to be part of the Chester County Toys for Tots program for the 3rd year. We collected toys and more importantly act as a regional hub. This allows us to collect toys for the smaller collections sites for pick up. Just a cog in the wheel, but glad to be a part! ... (Full Story & Photos)
Despite delays and supply chain issues the new Squad 52 is in service. The Squad is a Ford F550 diesel with a lift gate and passenger room for 5. The squad will carry spill response equipment and a stokes basket along with various firefighting tools. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Good Will firefighter Raymond F. Street, Sr., 86, of West Chester, died surrounded by his family on May 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Sara E. McClain Street on August 1, 2021.
Raymond “Streetsie” was a lifetime member of Good Will Fire Co. He served in many different positions including Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, and Treasurer. He was the longest member (53 years) of the Fire and ... (Full Story & Photos)