Lincoln Fire Company Origins and Early Equipment Milestones
The Lincoln Fire Company traces activity to June 28, 1851 with a $120 receipt for a fire engine paid to Manheim and signed by local officials. early records show a non chartered group, later forming committee treasurers, building materials purchases, and the Union Fire Engine and Hose Company constitution listing officers and 41 members. The 1871 Washington Hand Engine is noted, with later purchases in 1903 and 1926 of a Howe chemical engine and a Hale Pumper, plus hall remodeling and cistern water supply. Current officers include President Milton Ulrich and Fire Chief Phares Minnich. article author to attend event Saturday.
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Lincoln
Manheim
New Ephrata
George Arnett
George Long
John H. Dyer
Burgess
Lewis W. Gibble
Andrew Enek
L. S. Hacker
Lititz
Enck
Geo
Nies
Valentine Nies
Peter Hacker
Isaac Hacker
John Leipold
Benjamin Schwilly
John S. Hacker
Union Fire Engine and Hose Company
A. L. Gross
Messinger
John&. Hacker
Henry H. Leipold
Jacob R. Faust
Christian
Gibble
Andrew Enck
John Brady
Washington
Lincoln Fire Company Committee
Miller and Hartman
West Chestnut Street
Lancaster
Twostory
The
Lincoln Fire Company
Milton Ulrich
Mahlon Miller
George K. Wechter
Charles Stamn
Adam Broesman
Hacker
A. M. Wechter
Phares Minnich
Charles Shirker
Ralph Root
Paul Root
Earl Enck
Praise for Lancaster County Firemen's Association leadership
President Landis commends the Lancaster County Firemen's Association for efficient service and reduced fire losses by about 200000. He highlights progress in fire inspections, school fire prevention, water supply planning, cistern building, and a county wide apparatus survey valuing equipment at over 850000, thanking members and supporters.
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Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Lancaster County
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Tiew
John G. Landis
Pres
Fire safety in a burning house
The text advises immediate door testing and cautious opening when a fire is detected. If safe, peek through narrowly to assess risk, avoid wide openings, and consider escape options such as a rope from a sheet or padding from mattresses if you must jump. Do not jump unless unavoidable.
Safety Rules for Acetylene
Safety rules emphasize storing calcium carbide in a tightly covered metal box and never leaving the cover off. Always verify acetylene lamps or lighting plants bear the Underwriters Laboratories label. Fill generators by daylight only and avoid experiments with carbide. Read gas warnings under Lights and Gas for safety guidance.
Short History of the East Petersburg Fire Co
A 1909 meeting organized East Petersburg Fire Company No 1 with D W Graybill as president and S F Andes as fire chief. By 1910 a lot on North Main Street hosted a three story brick fire hall costing 3600 dollars. Equipment included a hook and ladder wagon, a four wheel chemical engine, and later a Deluge Master Firefighter pump with 400 gallon capacity. By 1926 the unit had 1000 feet of hose and 200 feet of ladders. Current membership stands at 130 with officers led by President Samuel F Andes and Fire Chief W A Myers. Delegates to Lancaster Firemen's Association and State Firemen's Association named. Written by a fire company member to show growth.
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L. H. Godenauer
Deluge
Samuel F. Andes
H. B. Andes
A. R. Stauffer
S. P. Gingrich
I. W. Lupold
A. Bair Deitrich
Penna
State Firemen’s Association
Daniel B. Graybill
Eden Dedicates $8500 Fire Hall in Eden PA
Dedicatory services for the new 8500 Eden Fire and Community Hall attracted several hundred people including many Lancaster County Firemen's Association members. Rev. Walter C. Pugh gave the invocation and dedication address. The Eden Fire company history was read, and leaders from the association spoke on community spirit and modern fire fighting apparatus. A demonstration of the new combination chemical and pumper was held. open house was observed.
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Eden
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Walter C. Pugh
Grace Reformed Church
Eden Fire Company
R. Chandler Heagy
Guy K. Bard
Lancaster
EB. W. Ranck
John G. Landis
Bareville
Harry E. Trout
Manheim
Frank Deen
Claude A. Willee
Paul Z. Knier
B. E. Leaman
J. Harry Grube
Landisville
John W. Esbenshade
Safety Rules for Electricity
Remember that the human body is a conductor and do not touch wires or anything charged. Have wiring or connections done only by an expert and careful electrician. Never leave an electric device on without ensuring the current is off. Do not use light bulbs to warm beds or to dry clothes.
History of Akron Volunteer Fire Co
History of the Akron Volunteer Fire Company from 1895 to 1929 notes incorporation in 1897, early equipment, growth to 200 members, major hall additions, and investments. Highlights include 1925 Hale Type 4 Triple Pump purchase for 6500 dollars, 1926 hall expansion to 40 by 120 feet, and 1927 net revenue of 5219.19. Officers, trustees, and long-time member P B Miller are named along with recovery from a May 1929 hospital stay.
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Borough of
Akron
Said Fire Company
Volunteer Fie Company of
Jd. B. Zwally
B. H. Bader
H. C. Hackman
P. W. Weidman
M. F. Kafroth
Ten Street
Fire Company
Hale Fire Pump Co, Inc
Conshohocken
H. S. Mellinger
Ed. Schickram
Geo. F. Weidler
Amos A. Stauffer
Geo. M. Wechter
P. B. Miller
George R. Meek
Miller
St. Joseph’s Hospital
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Howe Chemical
Howe Engine Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. J. Miller
Elcome W
W. B. Gochnauer
Lititz, PA
President Landis
Acetylene
Rebman
Pennsylvania
Earl F. Rebman
W. King St
Highland Ave
of the
East Petersburg Co
East Petersburg
D. W. Graybill
E. C. Bowers
M. P. Swarr
J. G Forney
H. H. Landis
C. M. Bemesderfer
L. H. Gochnauer
T. H. Hershey
Levi
Gross
8. F. Andes
Hiram Sahm
Hiram Burkhart
East Petersburg Fire Co
Helen E. Kreider
East Main Street
History of
Akron Volunteer Fire Co
Pfautz Bros
Lititz Agricultural Mutual
Fire Insurance Company
Longenecker’s Restaurant
Springs
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