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10/20/2024

Today we pause to remember Paramedic Chief Robert C. Reeder of the Crozer Chester Medical Center EMS, Station 100.

Chief Reeder suffered a medical emergency while on duty at the former Talon Energy Stadium in the City of Chester on October 20th, 2018.

Please keep Chief Reeder's family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts as you go about your day.

10/12/2024

Today we remember Fire Police Captain Earl Major, of the Glenolden Fire Company.

Fire Police Captain Major died on October 12th, 1980 as a L.O.D.D.

Please keep Fire Police Captain Major, his family, friends as well as the members of the Glenolden Fire Company in your thoughts and prayers today.

10/05/2024

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Jerome MacDonald of the Highland Park Fire Company, Upper Darby Township Fire Department.

Firefighter MacDonald died as a result of injuries sustained while a passenger on Highland Park's Seagrave Engine that collided with a Red Arrow trolley at West Chester Pike and Park Ave., Upper Darby.

Please keep Firefighter MacDonald, his Family, Friends and the Members of the Highland Park Fire Company, UDFD in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your day.

10/04/2024

Today we pause to remember the following members who each suffered and died as a result of a fire and multiple explosions that occurred at the Sun Oil Company in Marcus Hook Borough on this date, October 3rd, back in 1946.

Nick Barnett - Marcus Hook Borough Fire Chief, Transported to the Hospital with serious injuries and burns, died several hours later.

Glen Jones, 32 - Plant Operator and Deputy Chief of the Linwood Fire Company. Died on scene.

Vincent Keelan, 39 - Firefighter. Died on scene.

William Ward, 20 - Firefighter, Linwood Fire Company. Died on scene.

More than 200 people were injured and or killed as a result of this incident. Many of those injured were firefighters from surrounding departments, some even died days later.

During the incident, an announcement was made at the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Convention, for all of Delaware County's Firemen to return to help battle the incident. Reports indicate that the PA State Police conducted a caravan to es**rt the attendees back to DelCo ASAP.

Poor records of the day have made it hard for us to confirm additional Fire & EMS Service Line of Duty Death's but we continue to research.

RH

10/02/2024

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Frank Truax of the Sharon Hill Fire Company.

Firefighter Truax passed away on this date, October 2nd,1963.

Please keep Firefighter Truax, his family, friends and the members of the Sharon Hill Fire Company in your thoughts and prayers today.

09/29/2024

Today we remember Firefighter Michael D. Reagan Jr. of the Sharon Hill Fire Company (09). Firefighter Reagan died on September 29th 2007.

Firefighter Reagan succumbed to injuries received after being trapped under a stone wall collapse at garage fire in Sharon Hill Borough two days prior.

We ask that you keep Firefighter Reagan, the Reagan Family especially his parents, sisters, and the members of the Sharon Hill and Holmes Fire Companies in your thoughts and prayers.

09/13/2024

Today we remember Firefighter Ralph Worrilow of the Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Chester City.

On this date, September 13th 1971, Firefighter Ralph Worrilow drowned while making rescues during the Eyre Park area Flood. The rescue boat he was in was washed over the 9th street bridge.

Please keep the family and friends of Firefighter Worrilow in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your day today.

08/29/2024

Today we remember Captain Martin J. Basile of the Oakmont Fire Company, Haverford Township.

On this day in 1974 Captain Basile was answering an alarm by responding to the firehouse in his personal vehicle and was involved in a MVA with a police vehicle (responding to same alarm) at Darby & Benedict Rds.

Please keep the family and friends of Captain Basile and the members of the Oakmont Fire Company in your thoughts today.

08/27/2024

Today we remember Firefighter Joseph R. Wright of the former Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company, Chester City, Delaware County Station 28.

Firefighter Wright died on this date back in 1955 as a result of injuries sustained from a Fire Department Vehicle Accident when two responding apparatus crashed.

Please keep Firefighter Wright, his family and fellow members in your thoughts today.

08/26/2024

Public announcement from Delaware County Council - 9/11 Memorial Service

Delaware County’s annual September 11th Day of Remembrance Ceremony, hosted by Delaware County Council and the District Attorney’s Office, will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Tree Park. The ceremony will be held in the rear section of the park, at the memorial site dedicated to law enforcement, fire, EMS, and 911 personnel who have sacrificed their lives in service.

This year, we will once again come together at the 911 Memorial in Rose Tree Park to reflect on and remember the heroes who perished as a result of the devastating attacks on September 11th. We will also honor Delaware County’s brave First Responders who have died in the line of duty, while also expressing our gratitude to those who continue to protect and serve our community every day.

We would be honored for members of the first responder community to attend.

Questions, please contact:

Adrienne Marofsky
Public Relations Director for Delaware County
201 W. Front Street | Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Office: (610) 891-4943 | Cell: (610) 306-4497
Email: [email protected]

08/19/2024

Today on the 95th Anniversary, we remember Firefighter's Marion Baker and Morgan Wood, both of the Media Fire Company.

On August 19th 1929, Firefighter's Baker and Wood were riding a 1926 Seagrave Engine that crashed on 352 at the Rail Road Bridge, while enroute to a Building Fire in Middletown. Firefighter's Baker and Wood both died as of result of injuries from the crash.

Please keep the Members of the Media Fire Company as well as the Families and Friends of Firefighter Baker and Firefighter Wood in your thoughts today.

08/18/2024

Today we pause to remember Fire Fighter & EMT Richard David Shoaf Jr. of the Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association, Station 14.

On this date, August 18th 2001, Firefighter/EMT Shoaf responded to and confirmed a call for Station 14 and then suffered a sudden medical emergency himself. Fire Fighter/EMT Shoaf was a very dedicated member of Station 14.

Please keep the Shoaf Family, Richard's friends and the members of the Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your day.

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P.O. Box 401
De County, PA
19064

Website

http://www.DelcoLoDD.com/

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