History of Collingdale Fire Company:

According to the first "minutes" of the fire company, dated October 18, 1906, "twelve citizens attended a publicized meeting in "Floral Hall" (today a private residence in the 800 block of Beechwood Avenue) for the purpose of organizing a Volunteer Fire Company."

The original firehouse was demolished in 1956. A more modern complex was constructed which was able to accommodate the larger vehicles being manufactured. Today Collingdale Volunteer Fire Company #1 owns the equivalent of slightly under a square city block bordered by Clifton, Hibberd, and Bedford Aves. During recent years, the company embarked on an ambitious building project which included the addition of vehicle bays as well as office facilities and meeting rooms. The size of the firehose physical plant has almost doubled. Membership over the years has grown from thirty six men in 1906 to over three hundred men and women currently.