On Monday, June 8th, 2009 Chief Ziegler and Deputy Chief Patton loaded up Engine 35 with a crew of 5 to attended the Coatesville City Council Meeting by invitation to receive official recognition by the Council for the 2008-2009 arson spree which terrorized the area.

Fire officials from the City of Coatesville Fire Department, Westwood Fire Company, Modena Fire Company, Thorndale Fire Company, Wagontown Fire Company, Sadsburyville Fire Company, Parkesburg Fire Company, and Downingtown Fire Department were all present to receive recognition awards.

The City Council wanted to present each fire company involved in the past rash of arson fires that plagued the city for the past 18 months with a citation for their continued support to the Coatesville Fire Department and the residents of Coatesville.

Chief Ziegler, Deputy Patton, Lieutenant Pilotti, Firefighter Smith and Jr. Firefighter Ziegler were called before the Council by City Council President Marty Eggleston to receive the recognition. After many kind words and lots of thanks from the City Council, each fire company was asked to stand before Council for a photo opportunity, and then proceeded around the room to shake the hand of each Council member.

Thank you to the City Council for your expressed gratitude to the area firefighters.