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...]
**SANTA ANNOUNCEMENT**
Santa Claus will be making a couple of appearances with the Drexel Hill Volunteers over the next few weeks: This Sunday night, November 27th, at 5 pm, Ladder 20 will be escorting Santa to the annual Pilgrim Gardens tree lighting ceremony in Dermond Circle. On Saturday, December … [Read more...]
Working Fire: 300-blk Owen Ave
On 11/18/16 around 12:35am Company 20 was dispatched to a house fire on the 300-blk of Owen Ave. in the first due. Engine 20-2 (A/C Stevenson) arrived to find the rear deck on fire and put an 1 3/4" handline in service. Ladder 20 (Capt. Donohue) found smoke inside the home and … [Read more...]
Accident With Entrapment: State and Clarendon Rds
On 11/17/16 around 11:20 am Rescue 20 was dispatched to a serious accident at State and Clarendon Rds. in the first due. The Rescue found a two vehicle T-Bone collision with one vehicle partially on top of another and fluids/debris on the highway. Patients were transported to the … [Read more...]
Congratulations Firefighter Matt Cavalier
Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Matt Cavalier and his wife, Amanda, on the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby girl! The proud parents welcomed daughter Cora Rose Cavalier into the world this past Tuesday, November 1st at 4:00 am. Mom and baby are doing … [Read more...]
2015-2016 Run Year Comes to an End
Halloween once again marked the end of the annual run year for the Drexel Hill Fire Company. As has been the recent trend, the Company was busy once again. From November 1st, 2015 to October 31st, 2016, your volunteers responded to 875 emergencies, including 23 working fires. As … [Read more...]
Working Fire: 1200-blk of Drexel Ave
At 5:15 pm on 10/30/16, Company 20 was dispatched to the 1200-blk of Drexel Ave, in the first due, for a building fire. D/C UD-11 arrived and reported heavy smoke in a 2nd floor apartment with a fire in the kitchen. Engine 20-1 arrived and put a line in service for a quick knock. … [Read more...]
R.I.T. Goes to Haverford Township
On 10/30/16 around 1:10pm RIT/Rescue 20 were dispatched to a working basement fire on the Unit-blk Colonial Rd. in the Manoa section of Haverford Township. Squad 56 arrived on location to find a 2 story dwelling with smoke showing and a small fire in the basement. The fire was … [Read more...]
RIT Goes To Yeadon Borough
On 9/24 at 8:50am RIT/Rescue 20 was dispatched to the scene of house fire on the 800-blk of Church Lane in Yeadon Borough. Engine 16 (Yeadon) arrived to smoke showing from a 2 story dwelling and put a line in service for a bedroom fire. The fire was quickly brought under control … [Read more...]
Working Fire: 500-blk of Maine Ave
On 9/23 the tones dropped at 6:30 am for a house fire, on the 500-blk of Maine Ave. in the Penn Pines section of Upper Darby Township reported to be a deck. Engine 74-2 (Primos-Secane) arrived first to heavy fire showing from the rear of a 2 1/2 story single home. Ladder 20 … [Read more...]
