What does it take to become a volunteer firefighter? South Media Fire Company is giving Nether Providence Township residents the chance to find out for themselves during “Evening in the Life.”  The three-night recruitment experience will take place November 2, 4 and 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the fire station, 535 Washington Avenue, Media, PA 19063. Participants have …

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a firefighter? Now’s your chance! We’re inviting adults 18 and older who live in Nether Providence Township to take part in Evening in the Life, a three-night recruitment experience on November 2, 4, and 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at our station, located at 535 Washington Avenue, Media, PA 19063. Each …

South Media Fire Company will host an open house on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its station, 535 Washington Ave., Media, PA 19063. Residents can meet local firefighters, explore the station, climb aboard the trucks and watch live demonstrations, including the Jaws of Life and CPR/AED. Guests can also suit up in firefighting gear, grab …

For Anita Singh and her twins, 14-year-olds Adi and Diya Ider, volunteering at South Media Fire Company has become more than community service. It has become a shared family experience rooted in teamwork, learning and giving back. Anita first discovered South Media Fire Company through its Facebook page and was immediately drawn to the organization’s outreach and sense of purpose. …

This Mother’s Day, South Media Fire Company is highlighting how volunteering can bring families together, as one local mother and son turn a shared interest into a meaningful way to serve their community. For Zachary Rehak, the path to the fire service started early. He has wanted to be a firefighter for as long as he can remember, spending years …

As a carpenter, Jake Gill spends his days building houses, measuring twice, cutting once and laying solid foundations. When the tones drop, he trades his tool belt for turnout gear and responds to emergency calls as a volunteer firefighter with South Media Fire Company. Gill joined the fire company in January 2025 after a friend and current member encouraged him …

As the calendar turns to a new year, many people resolve to give back, get involved or make a meaningful change. At South Media Fire Company, two new volunteers have been doing just that and serving the community when they’re needed most. Jason Lin, 40, never expected a simple stop at an open house to lead to volunteering. The senior …

Since South Media Fire Company’s last budget request in September of 2024, the company has had what can only be described as an unprecedented year. These documents are presented as our 2026 Nether Providence Township Budgetary Request, and with the hope that the request, and the Company itself, is treated thoughtfully and with equity. Read the full PDF report here

Growing up in a small, tight-knit town nestled among the forested hills and winding rivers of rural West Virginia, Mike Graham spent his childhood exploring the outdoors and dreaming of life beyond his familiar surroundings. He had never ventured far from home, but that sense of curiosity and adventure eventually led him to the U.S. Navy after high school. Today, …

You may not even realize it, but you’re probably holding a lithium-ion battery right now. Nearly all the electronics you use daily and those in your home– smartphones, tablets, power tools, laptops, headphones and even toys– are powered by lithium-ion batteries. That is why South Media Fire Company is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)–the official sponsor …