South Media Fire Co.

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Oldest Fire Co. in Nether Providence Township

Incorporated in 1922, the South Media Fire Company No. 1 protects the residents of Nether Providence Township and Rose Valley Borough in Delaware County along with itssister company, the Garden City Fire Company No. 1.

These two fire companies form the Nether Providence Township Fire Department.

Coverage Area

The South Media Fire Company No. 1 (Station 51) protects 14,400 people living in a 5.4 square mile area. We protect a primarily residential area. The South Media Fire Company No. 1 is an all volunteer fire company and that has an ISO rating of 4.

Station 51 also assists the Swarthmore Fire And Protective Association (Swarthmore Borough), the Media Fire Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 (Media Borough) and the Rose Tree Fire Company #1 (Upper Providence Township) with fire and rescue services.

The fire company also protects Route I-476 (The Blue Route) from Interstate I-95 to US Route 1 along with the Garden City, Springfield and Woodlyn Fire Companies. Media Fire Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 provides ambulance service and Riddle Memorial Hospital Provides paramedic services to our jurisdiction.

Membership and Meetings

Persons interested in joining the South Media can stop by on any Monday night (training) at 7 pm or on the third Thursday of every month (monthly meeting) at 8pm, send us an e-mail or give the station a call.

Additional Information

The South Media Fire Company No. 1 (Station 51) which is the oldest fire company in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

The Operating fire channel 3 508.1625 MHz

Current Chief Is Robert Clancy who has been a member for more than 50 years.