Twin Valley Fire Department reminds everyone to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when you reset your clocks this weekend. A fire doubles in size every 30 seconds and the sound of the alarm can give you and your family those few extra seconds to get out. Checking your smoke detector and changing the battery is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your family. When smoke alarms ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 4:12am, TVFD and EMS were dispatched to an automobile accident involving fire on James Mill Road in Warwick. Responding units were advised of a van through a fence off the roadway that caught fire, with possibly no injuries. Chief 69 (Brooks) arrived on location confirming a large van in the middle of a field, that mostly burnt itself out prior to units arriving. The single occupant advised ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Designated by President Bush as Patriot Day, we again reflect on those who lost their lives that day and the unselfish bravery of the first responders and strangers who risked their lives to help others in New York, Washington DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

2,977 innocent men and women died in this terrorist ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:17am, TVFD and EMS were dispatched to an accident involving fire on Route 10 in Caernarvon Berks. Responding units were advised of a motorcycle verses a dump truck, with the motorcycle reported to be on fire. Chief 69 (Brooks) arrived at the entrance of the PA Turnpike establishing "Morgantown Road Command" after confirming a motorcycle fully involved and the operator laying conscious in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1:20pm, TVFD and mutual aid units were dispatched to a building fire at Vixen Hill Manufacturing in Elverson Borough. Responding units were advised of an explosion in the dust collection unit, with active fire into the building. Ambulance 89-1 (Elverson-Honey Brook) arrived on location confirming fire showing from the roof with extension into the main production building and the exterior tower ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 2 members of TVFD celebrated a milestone of graduating from Twin Valley High School. We would like to congratulate Firefighter Michaela Brooks and Lucas Richardson on their achievement and wish them the best of luck in the future. These graduates are active members of the department and we would also like to thank them for their dedication while attending high school!... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:07pm TVFD was dispatched to West Nantmeal Twp. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Westbound at Mile Marker 301.3 for a tractor trailer fire. A brake fire on a flatbed trailer was extinguished by the driver Turnpike crews requested one piece from station 69 to respond to confirm that the fire was out. Engine 69-5 went en route with a crew of three. Upon arrival, Crew had active fire in the wheel area ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:02pm, TVFD and EMS were dispatched to an automobile accident at Main Street and Heritage Drive in Caernarvon Berks. Crews were still at the firehouse from a previous accident call in the same area, and responded immediately. Chief 69 (Brooks) arrived confirming a separate 2 vehicle accident blocking the roadway, and began checking for injuries. After triage was performed of all the occupants ... (Full Story & Photos)