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.
Just after 1500 hours today, Ladder 65 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm to assist Marcus Hook on a townhouse fire. First arriving units had fire from the roof which was extending to the exposures. Ladder 65 arrived and assisted with vertical ventilation. Utility and Chief 65 also made the response. The company also handled 2 wires calls and 2 fire alarms throughout the day.
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I continue each day that I hear the siren of Station 65 to thank my lucky stars that your men and women are volunteering to provide outstanding service to our communities---and as is the case in this situation---to our surrounding communities as well. And then I say a prayer "BE SAFE"...
Good job guys!
Nice work!
Township companies have been responding to emergency calls non stop since early this morning. Crews have responded to well over 20 different incidents throughout the township. There have been numerous wires and trees down, service calls for flooded basements, fire alarms, gas leaks, and water rescues due to the rising waters. Please use caution while traveling around the township.
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Thank you for all you do!! It is truly appreciated..🙏
Awesome job - keep safe
Thank you for ur service!
Thank you GCFC!
Around 0800 hours this morning, Ladder 65 responded to the 1300 Block of Harshaw Road in Chester Township for a house fire. Chester Car 3 arrived and reported a 2 story MOR townhouse with smoke showing from the first floor. Ladder 65 arrived and went to work with crews from 52 performing vertical ventilation. The fire eventually went 2 alarms. Ladder 65 remained on scene for about 2 hours.
At our July monthly meeting, President Lou Didomenico presented a pin that no other member in the history of the fire company has ever received. Joseph (Brother Joe) Delia was presented a pin for 60 years of service to the fire company. Brother Joe has been a dedicated member of the company and continues to do so today. Thank you and congratulations Brother Joe!
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Congratulations. And thank you for your commitment to the community!
Bother Joe is so much more than a dedicated volunteer. Joe is a genuinely good person, a example to all who have had the privilege to cross his path. I am confident that Joe will shun this new found celebrity with his signature humility but there is simply no one more worthy of celebration. Congratulations Joe!
Excellent work and a fine example. Thank you for your service!
Congratulations,Joe. Well deserved.
Well deserved. Thank you Joe.
Congratulations, I am sure many more years to come!
Congratulations Brother Joe 👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations uncle Joe!!
Awesome Brother Joe so well deserved!
Congratulations brother Joe. Hot dogs are on me.
Congrats Joe!!
Thank you for your service. Congratulations!!
Wow, That's awesome. Congrats Brother Joe.
Thank you and Congratulations!
Congratulations! Thank you for the delicious food also, chef. 😁
Brother Joe is harder than woodpecker lips! Semper Fi, Marine!
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations!
Congrats
Congratulations
Congratulations, brother Joe. Well deserved!!
Congratulations brother Joe. Well deserved to a truly dedecated member!
Congratulations and thank you for your years of service!
We would like to congratulate Firefighter Jeremy Baker on completing the Delaware County Police Academy. Congrats Jeremy and good luck!!
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Congratulations, Jeremy! Proud of you!
Congratulations Jeremy!! 🎉👍🏻
Congratulations! Best wishes!
Congratulations
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
Way to go Jeremy!
Congratulations
Congratulations!!
Thank you Annabelle for the sign and delicious cookies! We were happy to be apart of your birthday drive by celebration a few weeks ago!
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You all made it so special!!! 🚒 🎉 😷🥳
Around 2200 hours, township companies along with EMS were dispatched to the unit block Waterville Road for an accident with injuries. Deputy 65 arrived and reported a 2 vehicle accident with one vehicle down the embankment. All patients were able to self extricate. Crews secured the vehicles and assisted EMS with patient care. EMS transported 2 patients to the hospital with minor injuries.
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That was my daughter and her boyfriend and I just want to say thank you to the fire company, police, etc. I wish I had gotten the names of the witnesses because they stayed and made sure everyone was ok. I didn't have shoes on because when I got the call I literally ran out of the house, and, this woman literally took off her shoes to try to give to me. There are good people in this world. Thank you, again to everyone!!
That road is dangerous. People always speed around there. I always put my turn signal on way before Hastings Ave. and drive slow. So afraid they are going to smash into my car. Slow down people!
Its the swerves!
Paul Christopher Abrams
Yesterday around 1130, township companies along with Engine 14 were dispatched to 800 Avondale Road for a fire alarm. Shortly after, Fireboard advised Chief 65 that their was a reported fire in in the trash room and the assignment was being upgraded. Chief 65 arrived and reported a 9 story high rise with fire in the trash compactor. Initial units were able to contain the fire to the trash compactor with no extension. The fire was quickly brought under control and units were released. Chief 65 had the command.
Thank you to the Cohen family for the delicious cookies and card!!
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Thank u
Thanks!!
Thank you!!
The officers and members of the Garden City Fire Company regret to announce the passing of life member Leon Blackburn. Leon was an active member of the department for decades and held the positions of Vice President, Trustee, and Fire Police Captain. Even after Leon hung up his helmet, he still remained active with the department attending company meetings and fundraisers. Leon will be missed by all around the station. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Leon’s family and friends.
Please see below for details for Leon’s services.
msbfh.com/tribute/details/1733/Leon-Blackburn-Sr/obituary.html
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So sorry. Condolences to his family, friends and Garden City Fire Department. May he rest in peace! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you everyone for you condolences. My grandfather valued his time with Garden City Fire Company!! It will forever be apart of him and his legacy! Thank you!
Such a sweet man. RIP Leon!
I remember he and his son back from Scouts and on. A loss!
Leon was a kind man & very involved with sta. 65 back when my dad, Bob Middleton & I ran with Garden City on the 60's, 70's & 80's. R.I.P. Leon. Wayne Middleton
Condolences to his family and to the brothers and sisters at station 65.
RIP Leon
RIP Leon
R. I . P. Leon
So sorry!
🙏
A good man!
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Leon had such an infectious laugh.......RIP Leon.
With the holiday weekend right around the corner, we would like to remind everyone of the current laws and regulations in Pennsylvania regarding fireworks.
-Pennsylvanians are allowed to purchase “consumer fireworks,” which contain up to 50 milligrams of explosive material. This includes firecrackers, Roman candles and bottle rockets.
-Anything with more than 50 milligrams of explosives, like the professional-grade fireworks you’d see at a sports game or public festival, are still off-limits to the average consumer and require special licensing or permits.
-You must be more than 150 feet away from any “occupied structure” — defined as “any structure, vehicle or place adapted for overnight accommodation” or business — whether or not any people are present there.
-You can’t set them off on public or private property without express permission of the owner.
-You can’t set them off from, within or toward a building or vehicle.
-You can’t set them off if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend and please remember to follow the above regulations!
**Update**
Just before 0300 hours, township companies along with RIT 45 and MICU 23 were dispatched to the 100 block of Brookhaven Road for a reported garage fire. Chief 65 arrived on scene and reported a 1 story detached garage with fire throughout. Ladder 65 arrived shortly after and placed several hand lines in service. Engine 51 laid approximately 1000 feet of supply line to supply the ladder. The fire was quickly brought under control. The fire is being investigated by the township Fire Marshall’s office.
The company is currently operating on a working house fire in the 100 block of Brookhaven Road. Chief 65 arrived on scene with fire showing from a detached garage. Ladder 65 arrived first and has several lines in operation
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🔥🔥🔥 stay safe guys
Go get em brothers.
stay safe
We would like to wish Captain Tom Platt good luck as he heads off to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy to begin his career as a police officer. Tom will endure a 29 week academy class before he will get his assignment. Good luck Tom!!
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Best wishes, Captain Platt for a very successful experience at the Academy... Please know that the residents of Station 65 territory---and all of Nether Providence Township and surrounding communities---are thankful for your service to us...
Best of luck to Captain Platt!
Good luck & God Bless! Thank you for your continued service
Congratulations and best of luck Platty!
Good luck be safe!!!!😀
You make us proud!! Your gonna do great 👍
He’s gonna do great!!!
Best wishes Tom! Good luck!
Best of luck Tom!
Good luck Tom.
Thank you for your service
Best of luck Tom
Best of luck, Tom!!!
Good luck Buddy.
Good luck Tom
Congrats
Best Wishes
Good luck
Good Luck Tom and Best Wishes!
Good Luck Tom! You got this!
You’re gonna do great, platt!! ⚫️⚫️💙⚫️⚫️
Congratulations & best of luck!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the members of the Swarthmore Fire & Protective Assn. and Brads family and friends.
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May he Rest In Peace
RIP
Special thanks to PRAGATI (Indian-Bengali Non-Profit Association) and the Dragon Force Korean Martial Arts groups for generously donating dinner to the firehouse!
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That's awesome
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