Bethel Twp. Hose Co.#1

06/08/2026

The department recently supported Bethel Springs Elementary School's Home & School Association with a firetruck ride to school as part of a raffle contest. The winner & a friend were provided with a firetruck ride to school. Congratulations to Vi on winning the contest & receiving a firetruck ride to school with her friend Payton! (Parental consent was provided for this post)

06/07/2026

Congratulations to Travis Layne on completing the New Castle County Firefighter I & II Academy Program. Travis is a three-year member of our department & is completing his junior year at Garnet Valley High School. The Firefighter I & II program provides participants with the necessary training and skills to successfully meet the requirements of the NFPA 1001 standard for a Fire Fighter I & II, the NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations levels and the NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations levels.

The academy runs for approximately 9 weeks, for two nights a week and every other weekend. Students will be eligible to obtain their National Pro-Board Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations Certifications, along with ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and CPR/AED Certification.

Travis also received the Instructors award, presented to the student who demonstrated their maturity, respect & strength to the instructors throughout the program. Congratulations Travis on your accomplishments & we look forward to your continued growth & success!

06/06/2026

Yesterday morning at approximately 10:30 AM, Engine 66 assisted Upper Chichester Fire Department on a residential structure fire. Engine 66 operated in both exposure buildings throughout the incident, performing fire suppression on the 3rd floor, checking for extension, and assisting with overhaul operations.

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06/02/2026

🚨 LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨

This Saturday, June 6th, support Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1 by stopping out to The Coffee Station in Garnet Valley from 7AM–2PM!

A portion of all sales during the fundraiser will be donated directly back to our 100% volunteer fire company to help support training, equipment, and emergency response services for our community.

📍 The Coffee Station
3518 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060

We hope to see the community come out and support this great local business and our fire company! 🚒❤️

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05/27/2026

Unfortunately, due to multiple nights of rain, this year’s carnival was heavily impacted and as our second largest fundraiser of the year, fell well short of what it normally brings in for our fire company.

Many members of the community have asked how they can still support the fire company following the weather-related cancellations. Donations can be made directly through the Donate button on our website: Bethelfire.com or through our Venmo account: venmo.com/BethelHoseCompany

We sincerely appreciate everyone who attended and continues to support our firefighters and our organization.

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05/23/2026

Due to ongoing heavy rainfall and additional rain expected in the forecast, the carnival scheduled for Saturday night has been cancelled.

We remain hopeful for improved weather conditions on Sunday, and have a call into Mother Nature to help out. We have not received a return call as of yet.

The final day of the carnival is tomorrow, with operating hours from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you to everyone who attended despite challenging weather. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

05/23/2026

Join us Saturday, June 6th from 7AM–2PM at The Coffee Station in Garnet Valley to support Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1! A portion of all checks will be donated back to our 100% volunteer fire company. Be sure to mention Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1 at the Garnet Valley location when ordering or show this flyer on your phone. Stop by and support your local volunteer fire company!

05/22/2026

The department is certainly grateful for the much-needed rain, but we are disappointed that it arrived during the week of our carnival. One of our favorite parts of carnival week is seeing families, especially the kids, come out to enjoy the rides, games, and some delicious treats. The carnival is also one of our largest fundraisers of the year, and unfortunately, a successful turnout is highly dependent on good weather.

Due to the rain causing us to cancel multiple nights this week, we were able to work with the carnival company to have them stay in town for one additional day. The carnival will now also be open on Sunday, May 24th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. At this time, the carnival is still scheduled for this evening and tomorrow evening from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm both nights. Any additional weather-related cancelations will be posted on this page and our website (www.bethelfire.com). Please come out, enjoy the rides, grab some food, and help support our all-volunteer fire department. Please email any carnival-related questions to [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support!

05/21/2026

Thursday evening’s carnival is canceled due to the weather. We will continue to post additional carnival schedule updates on this page and our website (www.bethelfire.com). Thank you.

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05/21/2026

Yesterday, members of Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1 assisted with the Garnet Valley High School Mock Crash program ahead of prom weekend.

The scenario highlighted the dangers of impaired driving and gave students a realistic look at the consequences of poor decisions behind the wheel.

We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside Concordville Fire & Protective Association, Chester Heights Fire Co., Main Line Health EMS, and the PA State Police to help make this event possible.

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