Joining the Broomall Fire Company in November of 1959, Bruce Fitzgerald served the residents of Marple Twp. for over six decades. Bruce was the epitome of a gentleman, a kind and caring man who gave back to his community. His years of service to our organization is highly revered, much…

BFC volunteers were alerted just prior to midnight to a reported vehicle accident with entrapment & fire at Sproul Road & Williamsburg Drive.  Units responding were updated by MTPD that the single occupant was removed from the vehicle by bystanders and the vehicle was well involved in fire.  Engine 53…

RIT 53 was dispatched as the 3rd team to assist Briarcliffe Fire Co. (Station 75) on this commercial building fire in Darby Township.  Rescue 53 made the response with eight members for approx. 1 hour before being released by command.  The BFC had several other members in station to respond…

Company 53 was notified of this dumpster fire to the rear of Marple Crossroads Shopping Center late in the afternoon. Engine 53 made quick work of the fire and no damage to the building sustained.

Broomall Firefighters were afforded the opportunity to tour the new Mid-County Shopping Center recently opened in Marple Twp. on West Chester Pike.  Members took time to be come acclimated with critical fire department systems in the buildings and were shown access areas to the mechanical & electrical rooms that crews…

Broomall volunteers responded to this pole fire on West Chester Pike at the I-476 Interchange around 1430hrs.  Firefighters encountered a burning 90′ utility pole with a cellular antenna affixed to the top, this added weight causing the pole to sway in high winds.  PECO was able to quickly secure power…

A big thank you to the students from St. Anastasia School for the cards and delicious treats. The students stopped by to say thank you to BFC’s first responders who help the community in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

BFC volunteers responded to this motor vehicle accident with entrapment on I-476 South Bound in the early morning hours.  Rescue 53 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one subject trapped.  Crews from 53 & Co. 15 (Radnor) worked to extricate the victim and a total of two subjects…