History

The Glenside Fire Company began more than a hundred years ago as an all-volunteer fire company. GFC begins its second century as it originally began-as an all-volunteer company facing the same challenges it faced in its first century: fires, accidents, floods, and explosions.

The twenty-first century presents a new set of challenges for an all-volunteer department. The biggest one facing the company is finding volunteers in the 21st century who will continue the fine tradition of GFC. But the record of GFC remains strong. And the Company remains strong. In the new century GFC still responds when called-to the tune of 400-500 calls a year.