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Drexel Hill, PA

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Line of Duty Death of Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant and Springfield Fire Company Firefighter Matthew LeTourneau.

 January 8, 2018

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 Philadelphia, the Department responded to a working fire in a row home on the 2200-blk of N. Colorado St. Lt. LeTourneau and his crew entered the dwelling and removed a civilian victim, who was unfortunately deceased. During the course of operations, Lt. LeTourneau and two other members were caught in a structural collapse. Matt was trapped for approx. 30 minutes before being removed by rescue crews, and was tragically pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Temple University Hospital. Matt was known by many throughout the Philadelphia and Delaware County fire services as a dedicated firefighter who was extremely knowledgeable. This is an enormous loss to the fire service. In addition to also being a volunteer firefighter at Springfield Fire Co. (Station 44), Matt was an instructor at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, as well as all of his brothers and sisters in the PFD and SFD. Please don’t hesitate to contact Station 20 if there’s anything we can do. Rest in Peace, Lieutenant.

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23 hours ago

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This is just a reminder of our first due area and where you’ll be able to see Santa on 12/21. Areas in yellow will be where Santa visits. The orange areas of Drexelbrook and Drexel Park are not included in the tour.

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Please come down my street, Santa does not come anymore! 800 block of Irvington...PLEASE!

Can we blow the horn to let us know he is coming? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜œ

Where does it begin and end

Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.

6 days ago

Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.

Announcing the 2020 Garrettford-Drexel Hill Vol. Fire Company crew and company officers:

Crew Officers:
Chief- Jim Hoban (20-9)
Deputy Chief- Bill Tully (20-9B)
Assistant Chief- Dave Stevenson, Jr. (20-9C)
Captain- John Donohue (20-12)
Captain- Kevin Rapp (20-12A)
Lieutenant- Steve Castellano, Sr. (20-13)
Lieutenant- Fran Paolone (20-13A)
Lieutenant- Dan Falkenstein (20-13B)
Lieutenant- Matt Cavalier (20-13C)
Fire Police Captain- Paul Blanford (20-21)

Company Officers:
President- Vince McFadden, Sr.
Vice President- Tom Manley
Treasurer- Dave Stevenson, Sr.
Financial Secretary- Brad Penn
Company Secretary- Chris Kolody
Board of Director - Kevin Morgan
Board of Director - Adam Drabinski
Board of Director - Peter Drabinski
Board of Director - Joe Spina
Board of Director - Doug DeGrand

We thank them for their service and dedication, and wish them all the best of luck in 2020.
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Thank you all for your service to the community!

Congratulations gentlemen!!! Wishing you all the best in the upcoming year!!! Thank you all for your service in our community!!πŸ‘πŸ’―

Congratulations!!!

Congrats to everyone. Thank you for your dedicated service.

Congrats and thank you!

Thank you all for your commitment to an excellent cause.

Congratulations, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, GOD BLESS

CONGRATS TO ALL!

We are so fortunate to have you

Congratulations! Thank you all!

Congratulations to everyone and thank you

Congrats and thank you to all.!

Congratulations!

Congratulations everyone πŸš’

Congratulations

Congratulations and thank you. I know none of you think of yourselves as heroes, but you all are. GOD bless you and keep you all safe.

Congrats

Congrats Brothers

Congratulations and have a great year

congratulations to the new leadership

Congratulations and good luck πŸ€

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations

Congratulations Team!

Assuming because of the passing of Mike that 9A has been retired

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1 week ago

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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 candy canes to residents. So be sure to mark your calendars, keep an ear out for the fire truck sirens, and come out to say hi to Santa!
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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 candy canes to residents. So be sure to mark your calendars, keep an ear out for the fire truck sirens, and come out to say hi to Santa!
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Its a shame the rest of Drexel Hill doesn't have a santa of the same caliber. πŸ˜” I was horrified at what came down our street last year.

Thank you- we look forward to this every year!😊

My very favorite local Christmas Tradition! Thank you Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company!

I can't wait! One of my favorite traditions Drexel Hill has to offer! Seeing Santa on that fire truck even at 21 years old makes it feel more like Christmas! Happy Holidays and thank you for your service! <3

Thank you all for your service. Your neighbors across the street will be there!

I really miss this. This isn't done in Delaware.

Thank you all!

Thanks, I’ll mark my calendar!

Come over to S Harwood and visit us!!!!

I believe it was 1980. I am the only original left still faithfully going every year.

We can do without the sirens (kidding of course)

My former dog Gus loved this special day. Great tradition.

On the calendar!

It is good to see this continues. Now, GDH, a trivia question for you. When did this tradition start? (as the music from Jeopardy plays)

My Santa Baby will be ready

Rich Luongo. Anita Luongo is this the one that comes by the house?

Will there be a party for the kids this year?

Lindsay Roach

Shannon Gallagher

Adriana Margarita Fungairino

Farial Zaman

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