Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. the volunteer firefighters of Sharon Hill Fire Company meet at the station for drill night to prepare for any type of emergency. “Training is always different each week and there is always an active component,” said Deputy Chief John Croce. “We use real-world scenarios and use actual structures.” At a typical training night, Sharon Hill …
Station 9 Holds Halloween Candy Check
On Halloween night, Sharon Hill Fire Company’s volunteers will conduct a candy check and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. There will be a few scares up their sleeves as well. The annual event is being held October 31, 6 to 9 p.m. at Sharon Hill Fire Company, 230 Sharon Hill Ave., Sharon Hill, along with members from the Sharon Hill …
Son Follows in Father’s Footsteps at Sharon Hill Fire Co.
John Croce, 56, has brought his son, Johnny Croce, 17, to Sharon Hill Fire Company since Johnny was four years old. “At the age of four, Johnny could name all the tools inside the compartments of the fire truck with the door closed,” said John, who volunteers as the Assistant Chief at Sharon Hill Fire Company. John has also been …
Sharon Hill Fire Co. Opens Doors For Volunteer Brothers
The Payne brothers Andrew, 34; Shawn Jr., 32; and Ed, 20, all began volunteering at Sharon Hill Fire Company as teenagers and high school students. They found a second family and a purpose to help the community, and in return, were able to improve their lives personally and professionally. Getting Started as Volunteers Andrew began volunteer firefighting at Collingdale Fire …
Looking for a Life-Changing Resolution? Volunteer!
Becoming a firefighter at Sharon Hill Fire Company has changed the lives of many volunteers. If you’re looking for a positive way to spend time or want to start training for a career in the emergency-services field, joining Sharon Hill Fire Company is the perfect New Year’s resolution for you. “If you don’t have any experience or never tried firefighting …
Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Kitchen Safety
Cooking fires spread rapidly and call for a quick response – this is where the volunteer firefighters of Sharon Hill Fire Company come in with their top-tier training. To keep the community safe, Sharon Hill Fire Company is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years …
Sharon Hill Fire Company to Run Volunteer Recruitment Campaign Through 2022
Known for their rigorous training and a passion to help the community, Sharon Hill Fire Company launched a comprehensive volunteer recruitment campaign. To match their members’ passion and commitment to firefighting, a new slogan, “The Fire Outside Ignites the Passion Within” will be used to promote the campaign. To discover what it’s like to volunteer with Sharon Hill Fire Company, …