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Six Members Take Part in The 2016 Irish Pub's Children's Foundation Tour-De-Shore

July 18, 2016

Congratulations and well done to several of our members, who today, took part in and completed the annual Irish Pub's Children's Foundation Tour-De-Shore. This is a charity bike ride for fallen police and firefighters, that stretches 65 miles from downtown Philadelphia and ends … [Read more...]

Congratulations Firefighters Lehman and Leposki

July 14, 2016

Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Caleb Lehman and Brian Leposki on their recent completion of the Firefighter 1 National Certification! These two men dedicated 6 months and over 200 hours of their time to complete this training and their hard work has finally paid … [Read more...]

Working Fire: East Lansdowne Borough

July 12, 2016

Around 1:30 am on 7/12/16, RIT/Rescue 20 was dispatched to the 800-blk of Pembroke Blvd. in East Lansdowne Borough for reported house fire in the area. Captain 24-12 arrived to find a working fire on the Unit-Blk of Lewis Ave. and reported heavy fire from the rear of a 2 story … [Read more...]

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEPUTY CHIEF MICHAEL P. MORGAN

June 28, 2016

The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company regrets to announce the Line of Duty Death of Deputy Chief Michael P. Morgan. Deputy Chief Morgan was a 2 year junior member of the Clifton Heights Fire Company and then a 31 year member of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, having … [Read more...]

LODD: Deputy Chief Mike Morgan

June 27, 2016

It is with extremely heavy hearts, sadness, and deepest regrets that the Officers and Members of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company announce the Line of Duty Death of Deputy Chief Michael Morgan. Our brother passed away at approximately 5 am Sunday morning at Fitz-Mercy … [Read more...]

Company 20 Responds to Back to Back Working Fires

June 6, 2016

On June 2nd around 1:00 P.M. Ladder 20 was dispatched to the 7000-blk of Penarth Ave. in Company 37's (Upper Darby) first due. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire from the attic of a 3-story single home and went in service. Ladder 20's crew took the roof on arrival and … [Read more...]

Car Fire On Bishop Ave

May 23, 2016

Shortly before 3 am On May 8th, the rescue assignment was dispatched to Bishop & Sycamore Aves. in Company 74's (Primos-Secane) first-due for an accident with entrapment and vehicle on fire. As Rescue 20 was responding, UDPD arrived and reported a one vehicle accident with … [Read more...]

Get Well Soon Deputy Chief Mike Morgan

May 12, 2016

The members of the Drexel Hill Fire Company wish to ask you all to join us in praying for one of our own, Deputy Chief Mike Morgan. Deputy Chief Morgan has suffered a stroke and is currently in the intensive care unit at Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia. Mike … [Read more...]

Company 20 Receives Certificate of Commendation

April 18, 2016

On April 11th Broomall Fire Company held a recognition ceremony for the crews involved in a specialized rescue that occurred on Feb 5th on James Road. Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company received a Certificate of Commendation for the assistance to Broomall Fire Company of the … [Read more...]

Working Fire: 100-blk of Ardmore Ave.

April 18, 2016

Just after 2 am this morning, Company 20 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm to a working house fire on the 100-blk of Ardmore Ave. in Company 26's (Highland Park) first due. As 20's units were responding, first in crews went to a defensive attack on a fully involved single family … [Read more...]

Working Fire: 300-blk of Fairfax Rd

April 4, 2016

On Sunday April 3rd at 8:46 am, Company 20 was dispatched for wires, but on arrival had smoke showing from the rear of a dwelling. The crew observed flashing that had blown off the house and made contact with power lines, starting a fire in the rear bedroom wall and cockloft … [Read more...]

Free Pancake Breakfast!

March 16, 2016

The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a free pancake breakfast this Saturday 3/19 from 9am-Noon. Come out and see the Easter Bunny while also enjoying a free breakfast. … [Read more...]

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet Raffle

March 12, 2016

Would you like a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet AND keyboard for just $5??? Just stop by the firehouse, Edmonds Ave. and Randolph St., and pick up your tickets OR contact any member for tickets!! This tablet features a Windows 10 operating system, 128 GB of memory, an Intel i5 … [Read more...]

Truck Fire in Front of Garrettford School

February 29, 2016

On Tuesday night February 23rd, at 7:55 pm, Company 20 was dispatched to the 3800-blk of Garrett Rd. in front of Garrettford Elementary School for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival of Chief 20-9(Hoban) and Engine 20-2, a well-involved pickup truck was found, as the crew from 20-2 … [Read more...]

East End House Fire

February 29, 2016

On Thursday February 18th, around 6:15 pm, Company 20 was special called to this house fire on the Unit-blk of Overhill Rd. on the east end of Upper Darby. First-in crews had heavy fire on the 2nd floor of a twin home with people trapped and made a rescue of an occupant out a 3rd … [Read more...]

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Let’s keep it civil folks. We understand this is a touchy subject in the community and we respect all of our neighbors’ opinions.

How can anyone bitch about a fire siren? If you dont want to hear it then dont live near the fire house. That siren is a reminder of how damn lucky we all are to have people willing to volunteer to protect and serve our community! YOU VOLUNTEERS ARE TRULY AWESOME!!! Every time I hear the siren I count how many trucks I hear heading out and say a quick prayer for the safety of the families and all you firefighters too. You guys are a special group to do what you do. My brother Brian also served at that fire company since he was a teen and I couldn’t be more proud of him! Thank you for all you guys do!

GDH Fire Company #1 was part of my life, growing up right behind it on Francis St. My dad was also a volunteer in the 50s and early 60s. I am also a house fire survivor. The noise of an occasional siren is very little to deal with. The volunteers are heroes who protect our lives and our properties.

Both GDH sirens (the dual toned Federal 3T22 and the Sterling M10 when it was in service) were a major part of my roots growing up and living in Drexel Hill well into adulthood. Hearing both regularly have fostered my interest in sirens, fire apparatus and fire radio (OK I'm geeking out a bit here) I have since moved from the area but I still keep an ear out whenever I am back in D-Hill and it comforts me knowing my hometown is protected by the finest volunteers in the land. Blow your sirens loud and proud brothers, I'll be listening!

In my 15 years as a DH resident and it’s become a part of life. I’m not sure what we would do without it.

I was trapped in a 2nd floor bedroom with my parents and Grandfather as the windows in the house started exploding. We climbed onto the porch roof because we had nowhere else to go. Each time another window exploded it shook the house so much that twice my mother had to catch me from falling off the roof. We literally were holding on for dear life. In the midst of this chaos we heard the alarm start to sound and it gave us hope. These brave firefighters from Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co were there within minutes and in time to save all 4 of us because they were notified by the sound of the alarm. The firefighters are 100% volunteer and 100% professional. They are very experienced and educated in dealing with these stressful situations, both physically and emotionally. If you take the alarms away, you are taking away one of their valuable tools to do their job, and you are taking something even greater away from the community... hope. Thank you again to all firefighters!! You run in as everyone else is running out.

Amen, we argue this all the time. There’s times where the siren hits before my pager or phone, hell sometimes I don’t even get the alert on my phone but the siren never fails. Seconds count.

I grew up on Verner St and that siren was a part of my life for a great number of years. The siren signals that someone needs help and the wonderful first responders are willing to put their lives on the line to help others. The siren reminds us to watch for the fire trucks and some of us will say a prayer for the victims and the first responders. I can’t understand why anyone would object to it. Thank you Garrettford- Drexel Hill Fire Company.

While we are at it, I’d like to petition the CXS train. Their whistles are far too loud. Please note my sarcasm and get over yourselves. You are really petitioning a firehouse siren? 🙄🙄🙄

I ran with this company in the late 90s had it not been for that siren not knowing my pager was dead i would not have responded to many emergencies. The siren isnt optional. Its a necessary life saving device. Everytime you hear that siren you should immediately start praying for the possible victims and for the safety of these heroes.

Who could be offended by a fire siren. It’s possibly saving a life. I live 3 blocks away and I am thankful when I hear the siren and see the selfless volunteers running to put their lives in danger to help someone else.

Oh Lordy. I grew up behind this firehouse, believe me, after awhile you don’t hear the siren. And ahem, if you don’t like the siren, move somewhere Else!

I have lived near a volunteer firehouse for the last 30 plus years! They have each had their own types of fire whistles. I relied on them to let me know when to be cautious going by the firehouse. In the case of Garretford, it was just the other day that it gave me a heads up as I was passing by. It's more than just alerting the firemen, it alerts the community that the trucks will be pulling out and the firemen will be pulling in.

Who thinks of this stuff. Why would anyone want to take the siren away. I live near a firehouse and I am glad when I hear it.

Keep the sirens, when I hear them it remind me to say a prayer for the victim(s) and the first responders!!!

The house siren is more important than residents know. Just as GDHFC said, radios don’t work everywhere, plus members out and about may not have pagers or they may be inoperable. Before moving out of Bucks county, the company I was a member at had a siren and worked more often than pagers.

Ridiculous! Why would anyone want to take away a fire siren. I’ve lived literally around the corner from the sirens my entire life and still do today even though I no longer live In Drexel Hill. I’m glad to be alerted of fires, etc. in my area; and would gladly help out with any situation if needed. This world is getting crazier by the day. 😢

I cannot believe people would actually consider signing a petition to stop the use of a siren. These firefighters risk their lives every time a call comes in and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if need be to help their communities. They are courageous and unselfish. As a firefighter's mom I too have lived within a half of a block up to a couple of blocks from the station and can hear the siren. What comes to mind is please God be with each one and bring them home safe! Please do not sign wanting to end the siren, they need that and so do we as a community. I am sorry when you purchased your home near a station you should have thought of the noise factor. Please support them!!!! If you need to sign a petition sign the one to KEEP the siren.

I had someone knock at my door I told them I couldn’t sign I believe in the siren and have lived near the firehouse all my life. I’m sure they knew there was a firehouse when they purchased their home thx for all you do 👍

I was born on 1956 little Nabi Terrace the 1980 and that Firehouse was it part of Wildlife I remember putting pins up in the basement every neighbor that was somebody was involved with that for us let it live on forever Jack Pierce

This boggles my mind!! I love the sound of the siren as I know it means someone is being helped. Thank you to all firefighters. You do more than I could ever imagine.

I’ve lived literally next to this fire station since I moved here 16 months ago. The first time I heard it I was like are we getting attacked?! Since then it has given me 0 sleepless nights, scared me 0 times, caused me 0 migraine or headaches and 0 issues. The fact that people are crying for a warning siren to be removed is pathetic. Find something else to complain about!!!

My father has been a volunteer firefighter in Delco for 45+ years(retired). The siren is not only to alert firemen to a call it also alerts the residence that there will be firefighters coming into the station. It gives you a ‘warning’ that equipment is coming out of the station too. For the most part the siren is for residents not firefighters. #keepthesiren

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all first responders who take time away from their families to help our families when it really is needed. You all rock! Next ppl are going to want to sign a petition for church bells not to ring at 12noon. I do respect everyone’s opinion, but this is just plain ridiculous. Tbh...I’m so glad I live two blocks away and close just in case God forbid it’s my family that needs help. Keep the siren! Thank you Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Dept.

Thank you for your service! The siren is essential for our first responders.

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