This afternoon staff of the DFES provided automatic aid to the Phoenixville Fire Department for a reported dwelling fire.
This afternoon staff of the DFES provided automatic aid to the Phoenixville Fire Department for a reported dwelling fire. Fortunately, thanks to a quick response by the PFD, a small fire was extinguished before creating considerable damage to the home. The Phoenixville Fire Department and the Upper Providence DFES have a close relationship for automatic aid, particularly during the daytime hours. No additional mutual aid was requested by the PFD. *Automatic aid is a term used in emergency services when assistance is provided to another agency immediately upon dispatch. *Mutual aid is a term for assistance summoned after the initial dispatch such as requesting additional units or alarms.