Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company

Drexel Hill, PA

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

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.

The basic requirements of becoming a volunteer firefighter at Garrettford – Drexel Hill are:
Minimum age of 14 years old
14 – 15 years old will be a Cadet Firefighter
16 – 17 years old will be a Junior Firefighter
18 years and older will be a Probationary Firefighter (if no Firefighter I certification)
Must clear a criminal and child abuse background check
Must be a United States Citizen
Must pass a physical examination by a certified physician

Being a volunteer firefighter offers opportunities that few others will ever experience. Few other jobs offer the opportunity to save a life, and as a volunteer firefighter, you could be called upon to do it at a moment’s notice. We want individuals who have the desire to help others, who are dedicated to their community, and who have the courage to take on a challenging job that will put them in dangerous situations. But through all of the grit and hard work, you are rewarded by being a member of a close-knit team who is making a significant difference in their community.

Additional benefits of volunteering at Garrettford – Drexel Hill are:
Learning new skills
Leadership development
Access to the fire company weight room, bunk room, and kitchen.
Discounted fire hall rentals

If you are willing and able to be a volunteer firefighter we encourage you to join us at Garrettford – Drexel Hill. Feel free to stop by the station, located at 323 Edmonds Ave., on Monday and Wednesday nights between 6 pm and 9 pm to pick up an application.

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Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.
3 days ago
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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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Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.
3 days ago
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Salute 🇺🇸

Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.
5 days ago
Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Co.

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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Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company
323 Edmonds Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

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