Santa has called Station 20 to confirm he will once again be visiting Drexel Hill for his annual tour on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, beginning at 10 am!! As always, the Volunteers will be escorting Santa up and down the streets of Drexel Hill. So be sure to mark your calendars, … [Read more...]
We Need Your Help!
With the increase in demand for certain products, we are having difficulty obtaining supplies to keep our members safe while protecting you. So, we are currently looking for donations of the following items: Hand Sanitizer Lysol/Clorox disinfecting spray Lysol/Clorox … [Read more...]
BIG NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!!
Santa has called Station 20 to confirm he will once again be visiting Drexel Hill for his annual tour on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, beginning at 10 am!! As always, the Volunteers will be escorting Santa up and down the streets of Drexel Hill as his firefighting helpers hand out … [Read more...]
First Due Working Fire: 1100-Blk Alexander Ave.
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...]
Line of Duty Death of Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant and Springfield Fire Company Firefighter Matthew LeTourneau.
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...]
Santa is Coming to Town!!
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.
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...]
3 Alarm Fire: Clifton Heights Borough
On Monday 9/6/17 RIT/Rescue 20 was dispatched to a working apartment building fire with people trapped on the 300-blk N. Sycamore Ave. in Clifton Heights Borough. First-in units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor with numerous people hanging out windows. 20-1 … [Read more...]
Septa 69th Street Terminal Train Accident
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...]
Death of Past President Hubert Gantz
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...]
2-Alarm Fire In Haverford Twp.
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...]
First Due Working Fire: 900-blk Anderson Ave
On 3/22 at 10:19 am Company 20 along with 26 37 36 & RIT 74 were dispatched to a working house fire in the 1st due, at Anderson and Bond Aves. 20-1 (R.Lechette III) arrived on location to find a 2 story twin dwelling with heavy fire from the 2nd floor and an exposure to the … [Read more...]
Working Fire: Yeadon Borough
On 2/16/17 Company 20 was dispatched to a 3 alarm fire on the 800-blk of Serrill Ave in Yeadon Borough. First-in crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the rear of a dwelling, with reports of people trapped. Co. 20 was dispatched on the 3rd alarm and Engine 20-1 and Ladder … [Read more...]
Working Fire: East Lansdowne Borough
Just before 4:30 pm on Saturday 1/7/2016, RIT/Rescue 20 were dispatched to the 100-blk of Lewis Ave., in East Lansdowne Borough, for a house fire. As units went responding, Fireboard advised that police were on location reporting a working fire. A/C 24-9B (Castellano) arrived and … [Read more...]
Christmas Morning Working Fire
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...]
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