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://omt.sffwa.com/minisite/betheltownshiphosecompany1fundraiser

• All items will be directly delivered to the purchaser within two weeks after Thanksgiving

• Orders are due by Saturday, November 14, 2026

Please email any questions to Fundraising@bethelfire.com

Thank you for supporting our all-volunteer department!
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Friday morning, June 5th, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Engine 66 assisted Upper Chichester Fire Department (10) 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.... (Full Story & Photos)

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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday afternoon, April 12th, around 1445hrs, the company was dispatched to assist Concordville (59) on a large brush fire located in the woods off Baltimore Pike near The Hillside Motel. Engine 66 made the response and was committed for three hours assisting with extinguishment. This was the first of four calls for service the company answered for the day. A couple of the photos are courtesy of Tappan Firephotos.... (Full Story & Photos)

Bethel Township Hose Company No.1 would like to thank Bethel Township for adopting Ordinance 244, establishing a Volunteer Service Tax Credit Program under Pennsylvania’s Act 172.

This program provides eligible volunteer firefighters with a 100% Township real estate tax credit when annual service requirements are met. The ordinance recognizes the time, dedication, and commitment required to serve the residents and businesses of Bethel Township.

This initiative supports both current members and those considering volunteering by helping strengthen emergency services within our community. Opportunities to serve are not limited to firefighting — administrative, fundraising, and support roles are ... (Full Story & Photos)