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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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...]
BUSY THANKSGIVING CONTINUES WITH ANOTHER WORKING FIRE (PART 2): CREEK ROAD APARTMENTS – 3947 DENNISON AVE.
After receiving a break for a few hours, Company 20 was back out the door Thanksgiving afternoon, as at 2:08 pm they were dispatched to a residential fire alarm on the 300-blk of Derwyn Rd. The Company investigated and found a problem with the alarm system. As units were clearing … [Read more...]
BUSY THANKSGIVING WITH WORKING FIRE (PART 1): 3985 VERNON RD.
After handling a CO Alarm on Lakeview Ave. at 7:23 am, the Volunteers began preparing for a big Thanksgiving Day breakfast with their families. The food was just being served and family members were just arriving when at 9:02 am, the tones dropped for a house fire at 3985 Vernon … [Read more...]
RIT GOES TO SHARON HILL 2ND ALARM: 1049 ELMWOOD AVE.
Just before 1:30 pm, Monday afternoon, RIT 20 was dispatched to 1049 Elmwood Ave. in Company 09's (Sharon Hill) first-due on the 2nd Alarm assignment for a working house fire with possible entrapment. Minutes earlier, first-in companies arrived to heavy smoke showing and a … [Read more...]
2-ALARM HOUSE FIRE ON EAST END: 32 VICTORY AVE.
On Saturday, November 14th, around 3:40 pm, Companies 37 (Upper Darby), 26 (Highland Park), Ladder 36 (Cardington-Stonehurst), Ladder and RIT-20, and Medic 103-7 (DCMH) were dispatched to 32 Victory Ave. for a house fire. Upon arrival of Engine 37-1, they reported heavy … [Read more...]
HAZMAT IN DARBY CREEK
Around 3 o'clock this afternoon, Engine 20 was dispatched to the rear of the Drexelbrook Banquet Facility for some sort of chemical in the creek Engine 20-3 arrived and found a green liquid in the creek and began deploying booms to secure the spill. Upon further investigation, … [Read more...]
RIT GOES TO BROOMALL HOUSE FIRE: 107 THOMAS AVE.
At 12:45 pm Saturday afternoon, Companies 53 (Broomall), 56 (Manoa), Ladder 35 (Brookline), and Medic 53 (Marple Twp. EMS) were dispatched to 107 Thomas Ave. for a house fire, reported to be in the attic. As companies were responding, Fireboard advised 53 command that police were … [Read more...]
