Welcome to Garden City Fire Company
The Garden City Fire Co. No.1 incorporated in 1944, provides fire protection for Nether Providence Township, Rose Valley Borough and it’s surrounding communities. Our company along with our sister company South Media Fire Co. No.1 comprise the Nether Providence Township Fire Department of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
This video is proof that having WORKING smoke detectors and an escape plan saves lives. Please take the time to check your smoke detectors and have an escape plan for you and your family.
While staffing the 6th District Duty Engine, crews took advantage of the nicer weather and participated in ground ladder evolutions.
Units are clearing an electrical investigation. Units were on scene for roughly 30 minutes.
Also on scene were Swarthmore Fire & Protective Assn. - Station 14, Brookhaven Fire Co. Station 52 Delco, Pa, South Media Fire Company, and Media Fire Hook and Ladder #1 - Station 23
I saw this in progress from an adjacent property and wish to commend everyone for their response. It was impressive to see that in the early afternoon there were so many who were able to respond. Thank you all for your outstanding volunteer service to our community!
God bless u all
As of tonight, The Garden City Fire Company will be carrying Naloxone (Narcan) on our apparatus to help fight the Opioid crisis. Thanks to the Delaware County District Attorney Office for providing us with this life saving medication to better serve Nether Providence Township.
Tonight 30 members participated in a training that is focused on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and the administration of Naloxone.
Again, thank you to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office and D.A. Jack Stollsteimer for providing us with this lifesaving medication.
Nether Providence Police
Nether Providence Township
You know this hits home for me and it really means a lot that instead of hiding behind the stigma you are providing hope for the community. Addiction can happen to ANYONE and EVERYONE deserves a chance to live. 💙
I believe you and Chester Fire Department are the first non EMS departments to be carrying Naloxone.
Thank God for narcan
Ladder 65 covering Station 82 (City of Chester) while they operated on a working fire Friday night.
Our heroes!
**NOTICE**
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning until FRI 10:15 AM EST
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place or per instructions
Issued By
Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Delaware County
Description
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Last night, members completed part two of our annual air pack recertifications. Part one consisted of air pack operational checks and part two consisted of a small course that is designed for air conservation. Each one of our active firefighters are required to complete this training each year.
Boy do I remember when 😉
Last night, Engine 65 was assigned the 6th District Duty Engine. Although there were no dispatched calls for service, Chief O’Rourke led a training on Radio Etiquette and Procedures for members.
Ladder 65 had just cleared from a reported building fire in Parkside. First arriving units arrived to smoke showing from the roof and fire on the second floor. Ladder 65 provided manpower until being released by command shortly after.
Last night around 1900 hours, Ladder 65 was dispatched to the reported building fire in Aston Township. First arriving units found smoke showing and extinguished a small fire in the basement. The crew from Ladder 65 provided manpower until being released by command.
Please keep this in mind!
First responders: Visible house numbers can make difference between life and death
www.wkyc.com
A lack of visible address numbers on houses is adding precious seconds to their response times.When we had a fire at our home a few years ago I remember the chief mentioning something about making sure we have a clear house number. We didn't at the time, now we have several. One on the lamp post by the street and one on the front of the house.
Our local firehouse sells house numbers on green plate for $20, it is unbelievable that 90 percent of the house have them attached to the mail post or home!
That it true
Just after 2300 hours last night, Ladder 65 was dispatched to assist the City of Chester on a 2 alarm building fire. Crews from Ladder 65 set-up the aerial and assisted with ventilation of exposure buildings. Ladder 65 cleared shortly after.
Thank you for the help!!!
