Glenolden Fire Company is awarded 1st Place in Fire Prevention Sunday, August 3, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company was informed by the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Fire Prevention awards committee that we have been awarded 1st place in the state of Pennsylvania for our efforts and presentations throughout the year in fire prevention.  This is truely a high honor and we are proud to receive this award.  A huge 'Thank you' goes out to Fire Prevention Chairman Robert E. Murray and the personnel that assisted him throughout the year.  Without the hard work of everyone involved, we would not have been able to earn this award.

PAST CHIEF/PAST PRESIDENT JOE DEENEY PASSES AWAY Sunday, June 22, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company regrets to announce the death of Joe Deeney. Joe held numerous office in the fire company including Chief and President. He currently held the position of Secretary. Joe also held offices with the Delaware County Fireman's Association, PA Fire and Emergency Services Institute, Firemen’s Legislative Federation of Pennsylvania, Keystone State Fire Chiefs Association, Firemen’s Association State of Pennsylvania and was a member of the Delaware Valley Fire Chief's Association. Arrangements are as follows: Viewing: Friday, June 27th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M Saturday, June28th from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. Cavanaugh's Funeral Home Chester Pike, Norwood. Meet at the firehouse by 5:30 P.M on Friday Meet at the firehouse by 8:00 A.M. on Saturday Funeral: Saturday, June 28th 10:00 P.M St. Gabriel's church Norwood. Burial Holy Cross Cemetary Members are needed for Honor Guard and Pall Bearer's. Full uniform is requested. Joe Locke, Chief

ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Glenolden, Holmes and Folcroft Fire Companies, along with Norwood ambulance responded to 105 S. MacDade Blvd. for the accident with entrapment. Norwood ambulance arrived and began triage. Engine 5 arrived to stabilize the vehicle until Rescue 43 and Rescue 01 arrived. Engine 5's crew assisted Rescue 43 and Rescue 01 in the extrication.

DRILL WITH CLIFTON Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - On June 3rd, Glenolden Fire Co. traveled to Clifton Heights Fire Co. to practice search and RIT operations

VRT CLASS Friday, May 23, 2008 - Members from Glenolden, Sharon Hill, Folcroft and Holmes Fire Companies participated in a Vehicle Rescue Technician Class. The class was very informative and will enable us to assist our rescue companies on MVA's.

GLENOLDEN FIRE COMPANY SALUTES DARBY TOWNSHIP #4 CHIEF ENGINEER Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company along with Collingdale Fire Co. #1 formed arches in salute of Darby Township #4 Chief Engineer. Our condolences to Darby Township #4 for their loss.

GLENOLDEN FIRE COMPANY SUPPORTS GLENOLDEN SCHOOL 8TH GRADE CAR WASH Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company took Engine 5 over to Glenolden School to support the 8th grade car wash. The fundraiser helped support the 8th grade dance which will be held on June 7th. Congratulations to all the 8th grade students and good luck in high school. We are glad we could help out.

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWERS Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company would like to thank everyone who supported this years Mother's day and Easter Flower sales. Your contibutions made this years sales a huge success.

TOWER 5 CALLED TO ASSIST FOLCROFT - HIGH ANGLE RESCUE Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - At 09:57 Hrs 2-27-08 Tower 5 was dispatched to Oak Lane and CSX railroad to assist 01 with High angle rescue. Two peco workers were trapped on top of utility pole 135 ft in the air. Tower 5 and Utility 5 stood by until US Coastguard helicopter completed the rescue . Pictures are located in the gallery section

GLENOLDEN FIRE COMPANY MEMBERS TO RECEIVE AWARDS Thursday, February 7, 2008 -     On Wednesday, September 26th, 2007, an unfortunate incident happened to one of our own.  Michael Reagan was critically injured at a garage fire in Sharon Hill.  Members from Glenolden, Folcroft and Sharon Hill fire companies tried in vain to rescue trapped firefighters from the collapsed garage.  Unfortunately, Michael did not survive this accident, and succommed to his injuries on September 29, 2007.    On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Green has invited members of Glenolden Fire Company to Ridley High School for a Merit Award Ceremony honoring the members of our company for their heroic efforts that night.     I encourage all members of Glenolden Fire Company to attend if possible.  The awards ceremony is scheduled from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.  We will meet at the firehouse at 6:00 P.M. Dress uniform or suit is required.     Joe Locke, Chief

VEHICLE FIRE WELL OFF Sunday, February 3, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company was dispatched to the Glenolden train station for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, we had a vehicle fire well off and the crew from Engine 5 pulled an 1 3/4" line. The crew extinguished the fire within minutes. Crew remained on location until the wrecker arrived.

ENGINE 5 RUNS A LINE Saturday, January 26, 2008 - Glenolden Fire Company, along with Sharon Hill and Folcroft fire companies were dispatched to 156 N. Bonsall Ave. for the Building fire with a burn victim.  Engine 5 arrived on location with a 2 story twin with smoke showing from the second floor.  Engine 5's crew pulled an 1 3/4" line while Engine 09-2 dropped the 5" supply line to Engine 5.  The crew from Tower 5 went to the roof to open up and crews from Telesquirt 1 and Engine 09-2 assisted. Fire was under control in 15 minutes.  The crew from 02-7 transported the burn victim.  Engine 03-1 was also dispatched as the R.I.T and stood by without incident.