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P.O. Box 321, Glenolden, PA 19036-0321 Quarterly Meetings: Apr · Jul · Oct · Dec
Since 1906

Our History

One hundred and twenty years of service. The story of the Delaware County Firemen’s Association, the presidents who led it, and the members we remember.


120 years of service

The Delaware County Firemen’s Association was founded in 1906 to unite, train, and represent the volunteer fire companies of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. From a handful of borough fire companies at the turn of the 20th century, the Association has grown to serve 73+ member organizations across the county.

Across more than a century, DCFA has championed firefighter training, advocated for the volunteer fire service at every level of government, and provided mutual aid coordination that has saved lives and property throughout Delaware County.

This page honors the leaders who have served as President of the Association.

Horace P. Morrison Past President
Charles S. Salin Past President
George E. Hill Past President
Thomas J. Campbell Past President
James A. Bates Past President
William B. McCleanchan Past President
James A. Miller Jr. Past President
M.E. Pennypacker Past President
Benjamin E. Glenn Past President
Harry Foot Past President
Edgar Marsh Past President
Raymond Richmond Past President
Robert Baxter Jr. Past President
William B. Phillips Past President
Ralph Brower Past President
Henry C. Francis Past President
Thomas L. Savage III Past President
C. Richard Otting Past President
L. Robert Carpenter Past President
Eugene J. Bidoli Past President
Edward J. Gannon Past President
Arthur J. O’Conner Past President
Robert W. Denney Sr. Past President
Alonzo B. Reed Past President
William H. Conner Past President
David Holland Past President
Lawrence J. Madera Jr. Past President
Robert W. Blithe Past President
Judy B. Kirby Past President