Welcome to the Official Website for the Bethel Township Hose Co. No. 1

With fall upon us and the holiday season just around the corner, we announce the return of our Christmas wreath and decorations fundraiser. Please see the link below for products and orders

https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/BethelFireCompany

• All items will be directly delivered to the purchaser
• Orders are due by Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Items will start arriving the week of Thanksgiving and no later than two weeks after Thanksgiving

Please email any questions to Fundraising@bethelfire.com

Thank you for supporting our all-volunteer department!
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Wednesday morning September 25th around 0600 hours, the company and mutual aid were dispatched to Zebley Road in Bethel Township for a residential structure fire. Engine 66 made the response and arrived to find heavy fire throughout the structure. Truck and Chief 66 also made the response.

Engine 66 assumed the first due engine assignment establishing a water supply and stretching a handline. The crew from Engine 66 operated with various mutual aid companies to extinguish the fire.

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Monday afternoon September 2nd around 4 p.m., the company was dispatched to assist Chester Heights (71) on a residential structure fire. Engine 66 immediately made the response and while enroute Delaware County fireboard advised units they were receiving multiple calls. Truck 66 and Squad 66 also made the response a short time later.

Engine 66 assumed the third due engine assignment and picked up a secondary water supply. The crew from Engine 66 operated within the exposure building and assisted in locating fire that was spreading from the original fire building. The crew from Truck and Squad 66 completed searches in the nearby exposures looking for extension and assisted with ventilation.

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Friday morning August 23rd just after 5 a.m.,the company was dispatched to assist Upper Chichester Fire Department on a building fire. Engine 66 immediately made the response, with the overnight crew of 3, and while enroute PD advised they were on scene with a working fire. Truck 66 also made the response a short time later.

Engine 10 and Engine 66 arrived simultaneously and engine 66 assumed the second due engine assignment. The crew from Engine 66 deployed a 2.5-inch handline and knocked the exterior fire while Engine 10 stretched a handline inside the residence. 1 victim was located and removed from the residence by Rescue 39 (Lower Chichester Volunteer Fire Company) and transported to a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thursday evening’s training wrapped up our recent focus on engine company operations. 13 members participated in various hose line advancement drills.... (Full Story & Photos)