Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company

At 9:45 pm on 5/13/18, Company 20 and assisting Township units were dispatched to 1107 Alexander Ave. for a house fire with people trapped. While enroute, Fireboard reported calls being received for a fire on the 2nd floor with 2 people trapped, one inside the house and one on … [Read more...]

With heavy hearts, we lower our flags to half-mast as we mourn the tragic Line of Duty Death of Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant and Springfield Fire Company Firefighter Matthew LeTourneau. This morning, while working his shift as Lieutenant of Engine 45 in North … [Read more...]

It's official! Santa Claus will be coming for his annual tour of Drexel Hill on Saturday, December 16th, beginning at 10 am. Santa will be hitting the streets accompanied by his firefighting helpers, who will be distributing candy canes to all residents. Be sure to listen for the … [Read more...]

We regret to announce the death of Russell A. Clark. Russ was a 79 year member of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company. He held the position of Assistant Chief for 10 years and he also served as Financial Secretary. Calling hours are Monday Nov. 20 from 6pm to 8pm at the … [Read more...]

On 8/21/17 at 12:21 am last night, Company 20 was dispatched to assist on a serious train accident at the Septa 69th Street Terminal. Reports came pouring in that a Route 100 high-speed trolley struck another trolley at the Terminal and there were numerous people injured. Engine … [Read more...]

It is with deep regret that the Drexel Hill Fire Company announces the passing of member Hubert Gantz. Hubert is a life member, past lieutenant, and past President of the Company, having served in the position from 2001-2013. Hubert was always a fixture here at Station 20 and … [Read more...]

Around 5am this morning RIT/Rescue 20 (D/C B. Tully) were dispacthed to a 2 alarm house fire in Havertown. Crews were summoned to the 200-blk of Hill Rd. in Company 58's (Bon Air) first due, and arrived to find heavy fire from the 2nd floor of a 2 story dwelling. A 2nd alarm was … [Read more...]

Around 2:45 am on 12/25/16, the Company was dispatched for a working house fire in the area of Devon Ln. & Kirks Ln. in the first due. Chief Hoban (20-9) arrived first reporting heavy fire showing from the first floor of a large, 3 story, balloon-frame type house. Engine … [Read more...]

Santa Claus will be making a couple of appearances with the Drexel Hill Volunteers over the next few weeks: This Sunday night, November 27th, at 5 pm, Ladder 20 will be escorting Santa to the annual Pilgrim Gardens tree lighting ceremony in Dermond Circle. On Saturday, December … [Read more...]