During the early years of the fire company, a hand cart was used for firefighting. On it were two chemical tanks and a hose reel. Later the engine you see was built by members using the chassis from a 1932 Chevrolet cattle truck. The chemical tanks were remounted onto the engine and a body was constructed around them.

In order to meet the needs of the growing community and changes in firefighting techniques, the Engine was  "rehabbed" in the 1940's by adding a 500 gallon water tank, 500 gpm front mounted pump and 35 foot wooden ladder.

Realizing the need for more water to fight a fire, the fire company acquired a 1949 International Tanker and converted it for use in the fire service. This unit was housed in a barn on the east end of town on the property now owned by Thomas Sunday.

In 1955, the fire company took delivery of a brand new GMC/Darley fire engine. It was the first apparatus purchased from an apparatus manufacturer. It was equipped with a 500 gpm 3-stage pump and used "high pressure fog" through the booster reel to extinguish fires. The 1932 Chevrolet had been destroyed in an accident while responding to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The 1955 GMC is now owned by one of our members, James Gutshall, and remains in original condition, still able to pump that "high pressure fog" that is now an antiquated way of extinguishing fires. It still attends many of our functions and makes an annual appearance at the PA Pump Primers along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg during July.

The 1950's were a major turning point for the fire company. A new building was constructed by members on Railroad Street in the Village. The new 3 bay brick and block structure was nearly donated by members, not only with their time but their own money as well. The fire company was given 13 acres of land for the new building and grounds. The building consisted of 3 bays, kitchen and meeting room, bathrooms, furnace room, and "card room". During the 1960's a 1962 Chevrolet anker was purchased from W.S. Darley and a 1962 International was converted as a second tanker with the need for more water to the community.

 The 1962 Chevrolet was purchased from W. S. Darley Company. it was one of the first of its type in the area. The big 427 gas engine will always be remembered for blowing the baffles out of the mufflers when it received new ones.

The International Tanker was a former fuel delivery truck and was placed into service as "Tanker 233" during the 1960's. The pump was installed in the passenger side compartment and had to started by hand pulling the rope that was wrapped around its motor.

This picture taken in front of the station in the 1960's shows the apparatus and active members at that time. They were the ones responsible for the fire company we have today.

As the company continued to grow to meet the ever changing community, the 1955 GMC no longer met its needs. A 1973 International Engine was purchased from W.S. Darley. The was the first custom "canopy cab" apparatus purchased and had a 1000 gpm 3 stage pump, 500 gallons of water, and twin booster reels.

The fire company saw a need for assistance at the scenes of emergencies and organized "fire police". Fire Police not only controlled traffic and crowds at scenes, but were "on call" through the Cumberland County Sheriff Department. All were issued pearl handled revolvers, something unheard of now.

The 1970's saw more changes to the fire company, not only with the new engine delivered, but the fire station no longer met out needs. In 1977 a new 42' x 70' addition was built onto the station. The purpose was to house the apparatus. 3 bays were added, 2 out the front and 1 out the rear. 14' bay doors were added, due to the fact that the previous bays had 9' doors limiting the height of apparatus. At some point during 1970, a rescue truck was purchased from Washington Fire Company in Mechanicsburg to serve rescue needs and carry additional equipment such as portable pumps, a generator, other firefighting equipment and a coffee pot.

The 1962 Chevrolet was sold in the early 1980's to a dealer in Florida to make room for our new Engine/Tanker delivered in late 1983. It was purchased from W. S. Darley and was equipped with a 1250 GPM Midship Pump and 1500 Gallon Water tank. This unit had a unique 12" round dump valve to shuttle water.

In 1988, The 1973 International Engine was replaced by a new KME/Darley Engine. This was the first Deisel Powered apparatus purchased by the fire company. This unit brought a new sense of pride and joy to the members and served as the primary attack unit and was also equipped with an Amkus Rescue System.