Being a volunteer firefighter offers opportunities that few others will ever experience.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter and live in Drexel Hill or the surrounding neighborhoods, we encourage you to apply with the Garrettford – Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company. No prior firefighting experience is required. We will provide all of the proper training and equipment you need, at no cost to you. Membership applications can be picked up a the station from 9am-7pm daily.
The Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Company was first organized in January of 1907 as the Garrettford Fire Company.
It started when a group of concerned citizens met in Summer’s Hall on the second floor of the old Scott’s Market, now the WaWa, at Burmont and Garrett. On April 12, 1907 the first firefighting equipment was purchased by the fire company, two Babcock Extinguishers. In 1908 the fire company applied for a charter. The charter was received on April 24, 1908. Also in 1908 the fire company purchased the Mission Building from the Garrettford Baptist Church. This building was located at Edmonds Avenue and Randolph Street; the fire company is still at this location.
