Article via Delaware County Daily Times  While many families celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch or bouquets, one local mother-daughter duo will likely be gearing up to answer emergency calls. Peggy Grover, 61, and her 20-year-old daughter, Morgan Daly, are both proud firefighters with South Media Fire Company, and their journey to the fire service is as unexpected as it is …

This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore the firehouse, meet volunteer firefighters, try on firefighting gear and witness exciting live demonstrations, including the Jaws of Life and CPR/AED exercises. The event is designed to be both fun and educational, with plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. Kids will have the opportunity to test their aim with …

Article via Delaware County Daily Times  Samantha Simonsen, a mother and Director of Clinical Operations at Penn Medicine for sleep disorders, gains unique, life-saving medical experience as a volunteer firefighter, often in high-stakes situations that go beyond her daily role. “When I joined South Media Fire Company, I didn’t know how hands-on it would be, especially with some medical calls. …

Article via Delaware County Daily Times Josiah Robinson-Leary, 17, was introduced to the fire company by his freshman history teacher, a former volunteer, who was impressed by his academic performance and urged him to join. “Throughout my time here, I have seen myself grow as a firefighter and I have seen many other people join, pick up new skills and …

Nether Providence Township resident Alex Vasilescu had no idea volunteer fire companies even existed when he relocated from the Bay Area to be closer to his wife’s family in 2021. It wasn’t until he attended a neighborhood block party that he was introduced to his new neighbor, South Media Fire Company. “I met some of the members and they asked …

Sometimes small is also mighty. That is exactly the vision behind South Media Fire Company’s new recruitment campaign – “South Media Strong: You Could Be One of Us.”  The 100+ year old fire company, nestled on Washington Avenue, is highlighting the benefits of its lean volunteer team – cutting edge training, stellar trucks and apparatus, and the fact that when …