Engine 53 handled this truck fire in the 2600blk of West Chester Pike in Marple Twp. this evening. A quick knock of the fire with the booster line and the roadway was reopened a short time later. No injuries were reported.  

BFC responded to this single vehicle accident involving an SUV and a telephone pole.  EMS transported one subject believed to have had a medical issue which caused the accident.  West Chester Pike was closed for several hours while PECO replaced the pole.  

Truck 53 made the response to assist Springfield Fire Co. on this house fire in the 200blk of Foulke Lane, Springfield Twp. earlier this afternoon.  

Highlights from National Night Out held at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Thank you Marple Twp. Police Dept. for the invite, always a great time to connect with our wonderful community!

We regret to inform you on the passing of Past Fire Chief Carl E. Drake. Carl held many positions within the fire company and had been a valued member of the Broomall Fire Co. since the 1980’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Drake Family, may he rest in…

Over the last couple days members of our truck committee spent their time conducting a final build inspection of the new Squad 53 at Seagrave Fire Apparatus in Clintonville, WI. Squad 53 is a 2023 Seagrave Marauder with a Waterous 1500gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank, a 25gal foam cell…

The Broomall Fire Company, celebrating 100 years of service were honored to be named the Grand Marshal’s of the annual Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade for 2023.  Members of the BFC celebrated the occasion in traditional fashion by marching the parade route along with honor guard & the Brian…

At 2300hrs the Broomall Fire Co. was alerted to an accident involving fire on I-476 NB near MM 8.4, Marple Twp. Rescue 53 arrived to find a two vehicle accident involving an SUV that struck a disabled tractor on the shoulder of the highway. The crew from Rescue 53 initiated…

Several BFC firefighters spent this morning at the West Chester Fire Dept. Training Center conducting live fire evolutions. Members of the BFC incorporate this type of training often, along with many other disciplines to help hone our skills. Special thank you to Newtown Square Fire Co. for covering our local…

Over a period of three days the Broomall Fire Co. hosted RescueTechs, LLC and their Heavy Vehicle Rescue course. The course designed more towards the advanced rescuer placed firefighters in practical scenarios which tested their abilities to work through these low frequency, high risk type incidents and provide the ability…