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Organized in 1775 Darby Fire Company #1 is the oldest VOLUNTEER Fire Company in Delaware County, 2nd oldest in the State of Pennsylvania and 5th oldest in the Country.

In December of 1774 a fire occurred in a farm house, which took the lives of 2 children, the loss sent a shock wave thru the small village of Darby and several male residents of the village organized "The Darby Fire Company" on the 27th day of January, 1775.

These early firemen fought fires using leather water buckets, ladders and hooks until the company purchased its first fire engine in 1833 for $225, 00. It was a used hand engine of the rotary vane style pump which was filled with buckets of water and operated by six men.

The engine was nicknamed "The Darby Ram" as the ram was the mascot of the woolen mills in Darby and the surrounding area. The ram was well known throughout the County as the first fire engine in Delaware County and was kept in a shed near the Blue Bell Inn.

A hose cart was purchased in 1834 and a permanent engine house was built on 9th Street across from the old borough hall for a price of $106.00. The engine and hose cart were moved from the Blue Bell property to its new engine house.

In 1877 the company purchased a used horse/hand drawn engine from" The Shiffler Hose Company" for $400.00, it was a Philadelphia style engine, double deck, which could be operated by 10-12 men, both engines are still owned by the company today.

In March of 1903 the fire company was incorporated as "The Darby Fire Company # 1"

In December of 1911 property at Chester Turnpike and Quarry St. was purchased for $2500.00 and a new fire house was built for $8000.00 and Dedicated in December of 1912, with motorized fire engines and an ambulance.

A new addition was built on Quarry St. in 1960 and in 2014 another addition and renovation of the existing firehouse was completed with plenty of room to house our modern pumpers and ambulances.

Today we provide the best firefighting techniques and equipment with over 40 active members and we provide Emergency Medical Services to Darby, Colwyn, and Sharon Hill Boroughs staffed by Paramedics and EMT’s from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

As we celebrate our 241st year, we eagerly look to the future.

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Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
1 week ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

Working Fire 908 Forrester Ave (Darby Borough)

On Thursday March 16th at approximately 1910 hours, Company 4 was dispatched to the 900 block of Forrester Ave in Darby Borough for a reported house fire. Darby police quickly arrived and confirmed a working fire at 908 Forrester Ave.

Engine 4 arrived as the first engine to a two story middle of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the first floor. Members made entry through the front door and were met with heavy fire conditions on the first floor extending to the second floor.

A 2nd alarm was requested for manpower due to the fire quickly extending into the delta exposure and upper floor.

Company 16 (Yeadon) performed searches on the first and second floor of the main fire building while Company 33 (Collingdale) operated in the delta exposure.

Extensive overhaul was completed after the fire was placed under control. Crews operated on scene for approximately 3 hours. One juvenile victim was transported by EMS.

We would like to thank all of our mutual aid departments that assisted us on this second alarm fire as well as the departments that provided coverage in the Borough while we operated on scene.

Units on scene
Sharon Hill Fire Company - Station 9
Yeadon Fire Company
Collingdale Fire Company - Station 33
Lansdowne Fire Company
Glenolden Fire Company Station 5
Cardington Stonehurst Fire Company
Upper Darby Professional Firefighters
Aston Twp. Fire Dept
Holmes Fire Company Station 43
Tinicum Township Fire Company Station 48
Leedom Fire Company
Prospect Park Fire Company
Manoa Fire Company - Station 56
Darby Borough Police Department

Covers
Garden City Fire Company #1
Llanerch Volunteer Fire Company

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Working Fire 908 Forrester Ave (Darby Borough) 

On Thursday March 16th at approximately 1910 hours, Company 4 was dispatched to the 900 block of Forrester Ave in Darby Borough for a reported house fire. Darby police quickly arrived and confirmed a working fire at 908 Forrester Ave. 

Engine 4 arrived as the first engine to a two story middle of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the first floor. Members made entry through the front door and were met with heavy fire conditions on the first floor extending to the second floor. 

A 2nd alarm was requested for manpower due to the fire quickly extending into the delta exposure and upper floor. 

Company 16 (Yeadon) performed searches on the first and second floor of the main fire building while Company 33 (Collingdale) operated in the delta exposure. 

Extensive overhaul was completed after the fire was placed under control. Crews operated on scene for approximately 3 hours. One juvenile victim was transported by EMS. 

We would like to thank all of our mutual aid departments that assisted us on this second alarm fire as well as the departments that provided coverage in the Borough while we operated on scene. 

Units on scene 
Sharon Hill Fire Company - Station 9
Yeadon Fire Company
Collingdale Fire Company - Station 33
Lansdowne Fire Company
Glenolden Fire Company Station 5
Cardington Stonehurst Fire Company
Upper Darby Professional Firefighters
Aston Twp. Fire Dept
Holmes Fire Company Station 43
Tinicum Township Fire Company Station 48
Leedom Fire Company
Prospect Park Fire Company
Manoa Fire Company - Station 56
Darby Borough Police Department

Covers 
Garden City Fire Company #1
Llanerch Volunteer Fire Company

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Thankfully it was gotten under control quickly and the number of people hurt was also kept to a minimum …Thanks To All The Volunteers and Fire Companies

Nice work fellas. Busy days for you guys. Strong work!!!🚒🚒

Good job fellas at least it didn't take out the normal 5 houses

2/6/79 had a fire in that same block that took five house's. Unfortunately it was a fatal fire and we were there for hours

Thank you for all you do.

Great job to all involved. Thank you for your service and dedication to all the volunteers!!!!

Thanks everyone

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Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
1 week ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

On Wednesday March 15th at approximately 1920 hours, Squrt 4 responding to the 100 block of Chatham Rd in Upper Darby Township for a working house fire. Members from company 4 stretched a 2nd line and assisted Upper Darby Fire with fire uspension. One victim was removed by Upper Darby Fire and transported by EMS.

On Thursday March 16th at approximately 1000 hours, Squrt 4 responded to the 400 block of Grace Rd in Upper Darby Township for another working house fire. Members from company 4 assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. The fire ultimately went to two alarms. #darbyfire #squrt4
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On Wednesday March 15th at approximately 1920 hours, Squrt 4 responding to the 100 block of Chatham Rd in Upper Darby Township for a working house fire.  Members from company 4 stretched a 2nd line and assisted Upper Darby Fire with fire uspension. One victim was removed by Upper Darby Fire and transported by EMS. 

On Thursday March 16th at approximately 1000 hours, Squrt 4 responded to the 400 block of Grace Rd in Upper Darby Township for another working house fire. Members from company 4 assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. The fire ultimately went to two alarms.  #Darbyfire #Squrt4Image attachment
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Strong work by our first responders and thank you for your service.

Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
2 weeks ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

The officers and members would like to congratulate member Tyler Burke on the birth of his daughter, Peyton Grace! Both mom and baby are doing well! ... See MoreSee Less

The officers and members would like to congratulate member Tyler Burke on the birth of his daughter, Peyton Grace! Both mom and baby are doing well!
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Congratulations to all

Congratulations!! Just love the bedding & PJ's with her name!!❤🎈🎊🎉

Congratulations she's beautiful ❤️

Congratulations to all ❤💙

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P.O. Box 123
Darby, PA 19023

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