Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company

Rescue 20 was special called as the RIT to respond on an early afternoon structure fire on the 200 block of Ashby Road in Upper Darby. Once on scene, Rescue 20 with 9 firefighters, split their crew to provide standby as the Rapid Intervention Team, as well as overhaul. The fire … [Read more...]

Ladder 20 responded to a working house fire in Springfield around dinner time today. Heavy fire was encountered upon arrival of Engine 44(Springfield) and Ladder 20 on the 200 block of Hemlock. Crews made an initial interior attack until conditioned worsened and a partial … [Read more...]

Saturday was a very special day for Josh Kramer, a local boy with Autism, who celebrated his 12th birthday with a party attended by many friends. This was a party that Josh did not think was possible. Hundreds were on hand at Ridley Creek Park, where they partied and played with … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Lieutenant Kevin Rapp (20-13A) and his new wife Erica who were married on Saturday May 25th. Members attended a beautiful ceremony at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church followed by the elegant reception at King's Mill in Aston. A great time was had by all. On behalf … [Read more...]

Just after 730 pm Saturday night Companies 20 and 74 Primos-Secane Ladder 26 Highland Park RIT 37 Upper Darby and Medic 103-7B were dispatched to across from 349 Francis St for a house fire with several calls being received. As Engine 20-1 DC M. Morgan was rolling out the door … [Read more...]

At 830 am Saturday morning Company 20 Rescue 58 Bon Air and Rehab 34 Llanerch were dispatched to 223 Ashby Rd in the Bywood section of the Township for the 2nd alarm assignment on a working house fire. Other township companies were already on the scene with heavy fire in the … [Read more...]

Once again, Santa has sent word to the Drexel Hill Volunteers that he will be coming for his annual tour of the town on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00 am. He will once again be touring the local atop one of our fire trucks as his firefighting helpers hand out candy canes to … [Read more...]

pOnce again Santa has sent word to the Drexel Hill Volunteers that he will be coming for his annual tour of the town on Saturday December 20th at 1000 am. He will once again be touring the local atop one of our fire trucks as his firefighting helpers hand out candy canes to … [Read more...]

pJust after 1 am Tuesday Company 36 Cardington-Stonehurst Rescue 26 Highland Park Rescue 20 and Medic 103-7 DCMH were dispatched to Marshall and Heather Rds. for an accident with entrapment. Engine 36 arrived first reporting a one vehicle accident into a utility pole and building … [Read more...]

Just after 1 am Tuesday, Company 36 (Cardington-Stonehurst), Rescue 26 (Highland Park), Rescue 20, and Medic 103-7 (DCMH) were dispatched to Marshall and Heather Rds. for an accident with entrapment. Engine 36 arrived first reporting a one vehicle accident into a utility pole and … [Read more...]

pAt 841 am Monday morning Companies 20 26 Highland Park Quint 37 Upper Darby RIT 74 Primos-Secane and Medic 103-7 DCMH were dispatched to 1012 Turner Ave. for a house fire reported to be a second floor bedroom. As units were responding Fireboard advised that police were on scene … [Read more...]

At 8:41 am Monday morning, Companies 20, 26 (Highland Park), Quint 37 (Upper Darby), RIT 74 (Primos-Secane), and Medic 103-7 (DCMH) were dispatched to 1012 Turner Ave. for a house fire, reported to be a second floor bedroom. As units were responding, Fireboard advised that police … [Read more...]

pAt 443 pm Friday afternoon Companies 03 Clifton Heights 74 Primos-Secane 19 Lansdowne 44 Springfield and RIT 20 were dispatched to 203 E. Berkley Ave. for a house fire reported to be in the kitchen. AC 03-9A arrived first reporting heavy fire showing from the 1st floor rear of a … [Read more...]