Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company

Drexel Hill, PA

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First Due Working Fire: 1100-Blk Alexander Ave.

 May 14, 2018

At 9:45 pm on 5/13/18, Company 20 and assisting Township units were dispatched to 1107 Alexander Ave. for a house fire with people trapped. While enroute, Fireboard reported calls being received for a fire on the 2nd floor with 2 people trapped, one inside the house and one on the roof. Upper Darby Police arrived in seconds and confirmed a working bedroom fire with a female hanging from the 2nd floor rear. Officers entered the home and also found a male unconscious on the first floor, who they dragged out to safety before rescuing the female. As EMS tended to the victims, Engine 20 (Asst. Chief Stevenson) and Squad 26 (Highland Park) arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the 2 story split-level dwelling and put a line in service for fire in the 2nd floor bedroom. Truck 37 (Upper Darby) began searches and ventilation while Ladder 20 (Dep. Chief B. Tully) went to the roof. Engine 20-1 (Capt. Rapp) stretched a second 1 3/4″ handline to the 3rd level bedroom and performed searches and ventilation. No fire extension was found outside the room of origin. Company 20 remained on scene for about 90 mins performing overhaul before returning. Rescue 20 also made the response and 20-9 (Chief Hoban) had interior command. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Company 20 continued to stay busy this weekend first responding as the RIT for a working fire in Marple Twp Saturday night. Then at 2:39am Sunday morning the township fire companies were dispatched for a building fire on the 4000-block of Dayton Rd in Drexel Hill. Engine 20 arrived on location and had fire showing from a 2nd floor bedroom window. Engine 20's crew quickly secured a water supply and went in service with a 1-3/4" attack line. The fire was placed under control in just under 20 mins. This was the 4th working fire Company 20 has responded to since Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less

Company 20 continued to stay busy this weekend first responding as the RIT for a working fire in Marple Twp Saturday night. Then at 2:39am Sunday morning the township fire companies were dispatched for a building fire on the 4000-block of Dayton Rd in Drexel Hill. Engine 20 arrived on location and had fire showing from a 2nd floor bedroom window. Engine 20s crew quickly secured a water supply and went in service with a 1-3/4 attack line. The fire was placed under control in just under 20 mins. This was the 4th working fire Company 20 has responded to since Thursday.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Thank you all!

As always thanks Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co. for coming out!

Strong work night crew!

Great job everyone 🚒🚒

Great job everyone

Thank you for your great work.

Great work!

Too many house fires!

Just like that!!!!!

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For the 2nd day in a row Engine 20-1 made the response on a working fire. This time in East Lansdowne Borough. ... See MoreSee Less

For the 2nd day in a row Engine 20-1 made the response on a working fire. This time in East Lansdowne Borough.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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You guys have been really busy this week. Hope you have a peaceful weekend!

Thank you for all you fo

Having a busy time!

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