Hours of operation: Volunteers are on call 24/7
Founded: October 1916, chartered as a fire company January 31, 1917.
Founding members: Hugh Carlin, Harvey Faust and Andrew Voss
A brief history: The fire company came into being due to the fact that a number of fires on the east side of Collingdale, sometimes also known as the southside, were not being attended to quickly enough. In those days the fire apparatus was a horse and wagon which would pull the attached tank where needed. Having a separate fire company was a smart move for those who lived on the east side and made sense at the time. Residents supported the incorporation and helped raise funds for the new company which then purchased land on Rhodes and Parker Avenue for a building. Before the building was built, the fire company used existing buildings in the area to store equipment. There are no existing records of which building(s) they used. Through the years they supported Collingdale Fire Company No. #1 fighting fires, raising funds and in community services. One of the most memorable events that both fire companies supported was the annual carnival that was held across the street from Collingdale Fire Company No. #2 for a number of years until it wasn't a viable source of revenue anymore. The firemen of Collingdale Fire Company No. #2 still volunteer their time and efforts in supporting community events and offer their hall for rentals.
To learn more, please visit:
Collingdale Fire Company No. #2
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