Glenside Fire Company

10/08/2026

🚒 October is a busy month at the Glenside Fire Company! We’re kicking things off with our Stop, Drop & Run 5K on Sunday, October 11th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Come out, support your local volunteer firefighters, and enjoy a great community event! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we’d love to see you there. 🏃‍♂️🔥

Then, Monday, October 12th from 6:00–8:30 PM, we’re opening our doors for our Open House! Stop by Glenside Fire Company, 210 W. Glenside Ave., meet our members, check out the apparatus, and learn more about what we do for our community. Bring the family, come say hello, and see what being part of your local volunteer fire company is all about! 🚒 We hope to see you at both events!

09/25/2026

Tonight Glenside had the opportunity to train with our neighbors as we attended a live burn with Weldon and Abington fire companies. Training with our mutual aid companies allows us to become familiar with each other’s personnel, equipment, and tactics. 🔥

09/17/2026

Our annual GFC 5k is approaching on October 11th at 9AM! Sign up today to secure your spot!

Whether you are a runner or want to participate in a fun walk with the family, this event never disappoints.

All registrants will receive a t-shirt, and can enjoy food and drinks after the run! Awards are announced for top finishers in each age category.

Support your local volunteer fire company, sign up today!

The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K is on Sunday October 11, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

09/11/2026

Today, we honor and remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and civilians who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget their courage, their sacrifice, or the brotherhood and selflessness displayed that day.

This past Wednesday, 4 members of GFC participated in The Great American Relay, which is a 7-day tribute run to honor the heroes of 9/11 and supports our veterans. The run starts at the Flight 93 Memorial, makes its way to the Pentagon, and then finishes at the World Trade Center. The 4 members of GFC, along with 7 amazing members of our community, ran the baton 5.2 miles from Glenside Fire Company to Fort Washington Fire Company in honor of those who lost their lives 25 years ago.

09/08/2026

You Don’t Have to Fight Fires to Help Glenside Fire Company

Glenside Fire Company is looking for community-minded individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors and helping guide the future of the company.

Running a volunteer fire company takes much more than responding to emergencies. We need people who can contribute professional experience, practical skills and fresh ideas in areas such as:

• Finance and accounting
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Marketing and social media
• Information technology
• Building and facilities management
• Human resources and recruitment
• Event planning
• Legal, insurance or business administration
• Community outreach

Firefighting experience is not required. If you have skills that could help strengthen our organization—and want to make a meaningful difference in your community—we want to hear from you.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message or contact Glenside Fire Company today.
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09/02/2026

At our crew meeting this past Monday night, GFC Junior Firefighter Amanda McCann was awarded her GFC license plate to signify her successful completion of Bucks County’s Firefighter I program earlier in August. Amanda worked tirelessly throughout the summer to finish the 220+ hour course that is required to become an interior firefighter. Congrats Amanda!

08/15/2026

It's that time of year again!

08/03/2026

Our page has been getting spammed lately with posts encouraging our followers to purchase shirts, hats, mugs,etc. Please do not click on these links as Glenside Fire Company is not currently selling any merchandise.

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Glenside Fire Company member Sarah Devereaux who recently was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. This new opportunity will allow Sarah to not only serve her community but serve our nation while fulfilling a lifelong dream of military service.
Sarah, a mother of three, whose son also joined GFC, has been a volunteer firefighter with us for four years. She is the fourth member of Glenside who is actively serving in the military.

07/15/2026

This weeks training focused on forcible entry. Members practiced using different tools and methods to improve their skills. Both power tools and simple hand tools play a part in our ability to gain access to buildings.