Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept.

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Serving the residents of Youngwood Borough and assisting surrounding communities since 1903. Our Fire Department History The idea of the hose company was conceived in the spring of 1903. On May 28,1903, records show , the first meeting was called and held in the Robert Ellis Building located on South First Street. A Volunteer Fire Company was organized with C. Read moreG Frey appointed Chairman; W.J. Rummell, Secretary; and G.M. Pahel, Fire Chief. Maurice Shrader and William Joseph met with the Borough Council to find a place to meet and to arrange purchase of some fire fighting equipment. The newly organized Volunteer Fire Company held it's meeting in the carriage house which served as the truck room. On November 9,1903, application for the formal charter was submitted by Robert Ellis, W.H Crock, T.E. Holtzer, George M. Pahel, W.J. Rummel, Thomas O'Brien and G.A. Nelson.Officer of the newly-charted Youngwood Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 were President, Robert Ellis, Secretary James Ellis; Treasure, James Romig; Chief George Falkins; Captain, Maurice Shrader; Lieutenants, William Joseph and Earl Pyatt; Hose Man, Sam Romig; Trustees, W.J. Rummell, T.E Holtzer and F.M. Stroble. On September 13,1904 the Fire Department met with Borough Council and arranged to purchase a new hose wagon from J.S. Knisely, Bellefone Pennsylvania. In addition to the hose wagon , Council purchased 400 feet of new hose, a second hand hose cart and a ladder truck drawn by Ohand. In 1905, the Borough Council granted the Hose Company the use of two rooms at a rent of $1.00 per year. In 1908, a committee was appointed to solicit funds for a Bell or Gong. The town's first major structure fire occurred on Feb. 23,1914 when Fiscus and Riblett Store at the corner of Third and Depot was destroyed. It was never rebuilt. 1924 - Seagrave Fire Truck was Purchased 1937 - International Fire Truck was Purchased 1938 - A fire siren was placed atop the Borough Building on Fourth Street. 1946 - American LaFrance Fire Truck Purchased 1950 - A major development occurred thru the generosity of J.B. Peterson, A Packard Ambulance was acquired to the service the Youngwood Area. As the years went on , six Ambulance replacements followed, and as of 1974, Youngwood owned two Cadillac ambulances, Fully equipped. In the late 80's a decision was made to d Update description

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104 S 2nd St
Youngwood

Telephone:

(724) 925-6200

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Kat B. 2014-03-23

R.I.P. A REAL HERO.............came to the aide of others, selflessly, and gave his ALL. Praying deeply. A GREAT, GREAT loss to many. On eagles...

Brian M. 2018-06-12

Great fire Department. Great people that are always there for the community. Thank you isn’t enough.

Holly Higgins K. 2018-05-27

Wonderful men and women that serve and protect as volunteers. Always have fun events all year round. Thank you all for your dedication.

Beverly W. 2017-06-04

Wonderful turn out...was very packed when we were there. .food really good also..God Bless Jen

Tony B. 2016-12-19

Wonderful group of men and women! Doing a dangerous job of protecting us, not only at no cost , but then having and working fundraisers to keep it...

John Oldfield J. 2016-12-19

Thanks for being there when your called upon and I can't thank them enough when they were there for me

Marisa D. 2016-11-09

I Love Youngwood and I think the fire department is wonderful thank you to all the men and woman who risk their lives everyday..

Joan T. 2016-10-25

Attended NAPA tool show, very organized, friendly and entertaining

Allan S. 2016-10-16

Gunbash seating not the greatest. They had reserved seating yet told could not do that. Times could not hear the announcements for the numbers....

Rodney L. 2016-08-12

Great department great people!! Great place to live!!!

Tara G. 2015-10-07

You have stood behind this community and this community behind you. Stay strong.

Joyce Brown K. 2014-03-27

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Thank you for all you do to serve our communities .

Melissa S. 2014-03-26

May god bless and give u comfort and peace in this time of healing. R.I.P. my fellow fireman. God has gained another angel.

Bradley Michael D. 2014-03-26

RIP to Edwin "Lance" Wentzel

Mike L. 2014-03-25

RIP and God bless

Bj T. 2013-10-17

Cool

Brittany W. 1969-12-31
Thank you for helping save the kitty today!!!

Updates from Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept.

Youngwood Volunteer Fire D. 2017-07-15
It is a perfect evening for last night of carnival. Stop over, eat, play a few games and stay for the fireworks at 11. See you soon!!!

Youngwood Volunteer Fire D. 2017-07-14
It is a gorgeous night ... finally! Come on down.

Youngwood Volunteer Fire D. 2017-07-13
We had a GREAT Wednesday thanks to you all!! Only 3 more nights to enjoy all the tasty food, play some fun games, shout BINGO and visit with your neighbors! Hope to see you there.

Youngwood Volunteer Fire D. 2017-07-11
Maggie says be sure to come back tomorrow night! More good food and fun!

Youngwood Volunteer Fire D. 2017-07-10
We are open ... We always appreciate your support!

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