About Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company:
The Garrettford Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company is one of five (5) fire companies in Upper Darby Township, and it is the only fire company in the Township that is completely volunteer. The fire company's primary coverage area includes, but is not limited to, the Garrettford, Drexel Hill, Aronimink and Oakview sections of Upper Darby Township. We also provide coverage to the rest of Upper Darby Township on a mutual aide basis and to the Lansdowne Borough Fire Company. The Garrettford Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the residents of Upper Darby and will continue to do so for many years to come.
History of Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company
The Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Company was first organized in January of 1907 as the Garrettford Fire Company. It started when a group of concerned citizens met in Summer's Hall on the second floor of the old Scott's Market, now the WaWa, at Burmont and Garrett.