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Thursday morning July 24th at approximately 0630hrs Lower Chichester (39), Bethel (66), Claymont (NCC 13) along with the Talleyville (NCC 25) and Green Ridge (63) Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) were dispatched to assist Upper Chichester fire companies (Boothwyn, Ogden and Reliance) with a house fire at 19 Winding Way in Upper Chichester Township.

Engine 40 arrived on scene with smoke showing, secured their own supply line and placed two hand lines in service. Engine 66-3 with a crew of 5 under the command of Chief Mike Heacock (66-9) made the response. Engine 66-3's crew assisted with throwing ground ladders, ventilation, overhaul and restoring Engine 40. Engine 66-3 worked on scene for ... (Full Story & Photos)

The fire company will be holding a all you can eat crab feast Saturday August 16th from 2pm to 9pm located on the firehouse grounds in our hall The Ballroom at Bethel 3737 Foulk Road Garnet Valley, PA 19060. Prices are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 years of age and under. Price includes all you can eat crabs, spaghetti with crab gravy, barbeque chicken, meatballs and chicken fingers for kids. Root beer soda and iced tea are included. Bring your own beer.

To make reservations follow the link below and if you have any questions or would like additional information please email us at CrabFeast2014@bethelfire.com.

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The carnival will run from 5pm to 10pm Saturday evening June 14th.... (Full Story)

Saturday morning May 31st just before 0400hrs the company along with Concordville (59), Green Ridge (63), Chester Heights (71), Aston-Beechwood (72), Medic 66-7 (Crozer EMS) and the Claymont (NCC 13) Rapid Intervention Team were dispatched to 1200 block of Brookstone Drive in Bethel Township for a building fire.

Truck 66 with a crew of 5 under the command of Chief Mike Heacock (66-9) arrived on scene via Garnet Mine Road with a 3 story end of the row townhouse, fire thru the roof and dropped their own supply line. All occupants were confirmed to be out of the building. Truck 63 arrived and with Truck 66 began setting up an aerial attack on the fire building with crews checking the exposure ... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday May 26th the company participated in the annual Concord and Bethel Township Memorial Day Parades. The Concord parade began at 0930hrs at the Springwater Plaza located off of Route 202 and ended at the Elam Methodist Church located on Smithbridge Road. The Bethel Township Parade began at 1115hrs at the Briggs Auction on Naamans Creek Road and ended at the Siloam Methodist Church on Foulk Road. Memorial Day services followed both parades. Participants included the Brandywine American Legion Post 811, Bethel Township Police Department, Bethel Township Preservation Society, Bethel Fire Co., Concordville Fire Co., Garnet Valley High School Band, Bethel Township Board of Supervisors and ... (Full Story & Photos)