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

Last week, the Bethel Township Hose Company No. 1 had the absolute honor of helping a young student named Teddy wrap up his school year in the most unforgettable way ... with a ride to school in a firetruck.

With lights flashing and hearts full, Driver Ben Robinson, Chief Mike Heacock, and Junior Firefighter Travis Layne proudly escorted Teddy on this joyful journey; a small act that made a big memory for a very deserving child.

At Bethel Twp Hose Co. No. 1, it’s not just about responding to emergencies; it’s about showing up for our community in every way we can.

Teddy, we hope your last day of school was as incredible as your ride. Have a wonderful summer, and remember that your firehouse ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bethel Fire Company will be holding our annual carnival beginning Tuesday night May 20th through Saturday night May 24th. Carnival hours will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening at 3220 Foulk Road (corner of Foulk Road & Bethel Road), Garnet Valley, PA 19060. Come enjoy rides, food, and games. Proceeds benefit our all-volunteer fire department. Please utilize the link below for more information and advanced ticket sales

https://houghtoncarnival.com/events/180

Please email any questions to fundraising@bethelfire.com.

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Congratulations to Firefighter Mason Kletter and family on the birth of Jackson Wyatt Kletter. Mom and baby are doing well. Nana Kletter, also a fire company member, can’t wait to spoil you. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday morning, March 29th, the department along with Concordville (59) & Chester Heights (71) participated in a drafting and tanker operations drill. Drafting operations are primarily utilized in non-hydrant areas and involve drawing water from a portable tank, creek or pond. Tanker operations involve a tanker dumping its water into a portable tank on the scene of an incident and then proceeding to a site to refill the tanker and then shuttle water back to the scene. Thank you to Concordville for hosting the drill and providing an overview of their tanker.... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday evening, March 24th at approximately 1800 hours, the company was dispatched to assist Claymont (NCC 13) on a residential structure fire. Claymont units arrived and reported fire showing from the garage extending into the residence. Engine 66 made the response and arrived as the third due engine, securing a secondary water supply and stretching an attack line. Engine 66 assisted with fire suppression in the garage. Truck 66 also made the response and assisted on the roof with opening up for the engine companies. Bethel crews operated for two hours before being released by command. Photo credits to the original photographers.... (Full Story & Photos)