Media Fire, Hook and Ladder Company No. 1

An all-volunteer organization, the Media Fire, Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 provides fire protection services to the Borough of Media and emergency ambulance service to Media, Upper Providence Township, Rose Valley Borough and portions of Nether Providence Township and Swarthmore Borough. The company responds to approximately 275 fire calls and 1,200 ambulance requests annually.

Media FirehouseIn addition to offering emergency assistance, the company offers community services such as: lecture and demonstration programs on fire prevention, safety and escape planning for those living in multi-family dwellings and in single-family homes; courtesy inspections of houses, apartments and condominiums; training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation skills for groups or individuals in high-risk situations; smoke detector installation and battery checking for Borough residents; and consultation on home escape planning, smoke detector location, fire extinguisher selection and placement, and other elements of personal fire safety