The Broomall Fire Company (BFC or Company 53) was established on January 8th, 1923 by a group of twenty-six men whose sole purpose was to establish fire protection for the growing Marple Township community. Today, BFC serves well over 24,000 citizens and protects an area of approximately 11 square miles, including a large stretch of Interstate 476. The current fire house is located on the corner of North Malin Road and West Chester Pike. There are over 72 members in the BFC with approximately 51 men and women designated as active firefighters.