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It
was during the early part of 1903, in which two fires of
great magnitude destroyed the Thomas Printing House Plant
in the month of January, & the Heighes Coach Shop together
with a number of surrounding buildings in the month of May, for
which assistance was need from Harrisburg, the citizens of the
western section of town awakened to the fact that better fire
service was needed.
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The question of another company located in the upper was
agitated & seemed to meet with such great favor that a
petition was circulated and soon over 200 property owners
signed. In the old council chambers, June 12, 1903, this
company was organized with a charter list of 60 members.
Andrew Stambaugh was elected the first president.
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Old
Company Uniform
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The lot where the building stands today was purchased from Dr. W. H.
Moyer and during the latter part of October, 1903, ground was broker for
a new engine house. The new house was dedicated on April 21, 1905
& the new Knott Steam Engine arrived in November.
Here
are some more highlights of our company's past:
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In
1935, the borough council purchased an Athens-Fox
Pumper
which was later bought from council by the company.
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In
1958, the company purchased a 1956 Ford Chassis & L. B. Smith, Inc.
built 1,000 gallon tanker. The chassis was replaced
with
a 1961 GMC.
In
1962, the company purchased a 1951 Chevrolet van to carry rescue &
salvage equipment. This unit was later replaced by a 1971 Dodge
chassis with a SWAB Wagon C. body.
In
the spring of 1962, ground was broken for an addition to the station.
The addition was completed that same year.
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In
1970, the company purchased a Dodge Rescue Truck. The
Rescue was then sold to our friends at the New
Kingstown Fire Company,
who then sold it to Tuckey's Restoration Company.
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In
1975, the company merged together with the Rescue Hook &
Ladder and the merger is now know as Citizens Fire &
Rescue Company No.2. Station 1 was located at 208 South
York Street (today's station) & Station 2 at 101 West Main
Street (currently La Campana Restaurant).
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"Hookies"
Uniform
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In
1975, we also took delivery of a new Mack Pumper with a 1000 GMP pump.
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In
1980, a Ford 1000GPM pumper was purchased by the Borough to
replace the 1966 GMC pumper. This is currently Engine
127.
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In
1985, the company purchased a Sutphen pumper with a 1500 GPM
waterous pump, 750 gallon tank, with seating for six
firefighters. this unit replace the Mack pumper and is
currently Engine
227.
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In
1990, the company purchased a 1990 Spartan SWAB Heavy Duty
Rescue to replace the 1970 Dodge Rescue Truck. This
unit is still in service as Rescue
27.
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In
1998, the company purchased an Ford F-250-
Harrisburg Body Utility truck. This unit is still in
service today as Utility
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