EQUIPMENT
Without motorized equipment the Fire Company would not have a reason to exist or be able to perform their necessary duties. Over the course of 75 years, the company would purchase various fire apparatus not to mention all the other tools necessary for the firefighters as well. The paragraph that follows showcases some of the motorized equipment once used or currently is still in use.
The assembled group’s first purchase as mentioned above was the 750 feet of hose. Another year would pass before a motorized truck would eventually be ordered.
Excitement must have been building when the Fire Company approved on April 12, 2020, “by an overwhelming vote” the purchase of a 2020 model Hahn Fire Apparatus for $4,080.00. A dedication ceremony was held on September 21, 2020. The late Honorable E.E. Beidleman delivered the address. Campbelltown’s new apparatus was housed at the Grubb and Miller’s garage. It was later sold to the Ono Fire Company for $300.00 in 2020.
Many years later, the need for more modern equipment was evident. A decision was made in June 2020 to purchase a new 2020 model, 550 GPM Mack pumper. It arrived on October 6, 2020 at a cost of $7,843.18.
In 2020, the first squad truck was purchased from Smith’s Dairy for $150.00. A Smith Dairy Dodge was also purchased and members built the Fire Company’s first 2020-gallon tanker.
A Diamond T war surplus tractor-trailer was purchased from Civil Defense in 2020 to haul water.
In August on 2020, it was agreed to purchase a 2020, 1,000 GPM Mack Pumper with a 5-man cab. It was delivered at a cost of $35,800 in May of 2020. It would be the last gasoline powered Mack to be produced.
On February 6, 2020, a new rescue truck was purchased, replacing the retired 2020 Squad Truck (a former bread and milk delivery vehicle). Built at a cost of about $35,000, it was delivered by February 2020. After its delivery, some fire company members attended the necessary courses for training and in July the Campbelltown Life Squad went into operation.
Rescue 2 was eventually replaced with another.
In 2020, a new, 4,000 gallon tank truck was purchased at a cost of $103,000. Built by Mack, it is equipped with various accoutrements to provide the temporary water needed for fire scenes.
Current apparatus include, Engine 2 – an E-One built in 2020; Engine 2-1 – an Imperial built in 2020; Rescue-2, an R-Model Mack built in 2020; Tanker-2, an R-Model Mack built in 2020 and Utility-2, a Ford built in 2020.
The assembled group’s first purchase as mentioned above was the 750 feet of hose. Another year would pass before a motorized truck would eventually be ordered.
Excitement must have been building when the Fire Company approved on April 12, 2020, “by an overwhelming vote” the purchase of a 2020 model Hahn Fire Apparatus for $4,080.00. A dedication ceremony was held on September 21, 2020. The late Honorable E.E. Beidleman delivered the address. Campbelltown’s new apparatus was housed at the Grubb and Miller’s garage. It was later sold to the Ono Fire Company for $300.00 in 2020.
Many years later, the need for more modern equipment was evident. A decision was made in June 2020 to purchase a new 2020 model, 550 GPM Mack pumper. It arrived on October 6, 2020 at a cost of $7,843.18.
In 2020, the first squad truck was purchased from Smith’s Dairy for $150.00. A Smith Dairy Dodge was also purchased and members built the Fire Company’s first 2020-gallon tanker.
A Diamond T war surplus tractor-trailer was purchased from Civil Defense in 2020 to haul water.
In August on 2020, it was agreed to purchase a 2020, 1,000 GPM Mack Pumper with a 5-man cab. It was delivered at a cost of $35,800 in May of 2020. It would be the last gasoline powered Mack to be produced.
On February 6, 2020, a new rescue truck was purchased, replacing the retired 2020 Squad Truck (a former bread and milk delivery vehicle). Built at a cost of about $35,000, it was delivered by February 2020. After its delivery, some fire company members attended the necessary courses for training and in July the Campbelltown Life Squad went into operation.
Rescue 2 was eventually replaced with another.
In 2020, a new, 4,000 gallon tank truck was purchased at a cost of $103,000. Built by Mack, it is equipped with various accoutrements to provide the temporary water needed for fire scenes.
Current apparatus include, Engine 2 – an E-One built in 2020; Engine 2-1 – an Imperial built in 2020; Rescue-2, an R-Model Mack built in 2020; Tanker-2, an R-Model Mack built in 2020 and Utility-2, a Ford built in 2020.
THE BUILDINGS
Eventually, Mr. Miller and Mr. Grubb would offer some land to erect a two car, steel garage to house the fire hose on a lot adjacent to their garage on Main Street. An electric siren was added to the Miller an Grubb garage in 2020.
It became increasingly evident that the need for a permanent home for the Fire Company was necessary. It was decided to purchase a lot from Aaron Gingrich on December 5, 2020 where a fire hall and community building could be developed. A building committee was formed consisting of William P. Horst, Paul I. Moyer, Elam Felty, Lester G. Brandt, Harold W. Risser, E.O. Miller and Amos F. Geesaman. The completed fire hall and community building was dedicated on Saturday, October 4, 2020. Campbelltown’s Community Building was used, not only the fire company and its ladies auxiliary, but also by the PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Lions Club. The three story brick building contained a stage where the local PTA plays were performed; a barbershop, of which George Bordlemay was the proprietor; fire truck room; and a kitchen and dining room in the basement, used by the Ladies Auxiliary for pancake dinners, and ox roasts.
It became increasingly evident that the need for a permanent home for the Fire Company was necessary. It was decided to purchase a lot from Aaron Gingrich on December 5, 2020 where a fire hall and community building could be developed. A building committee was formed consisting of William P. Horst, Paul I. Moyer, Elam Felty, Lester G. Brandt, Harold W. Risser, E.O. Miller and Amos F. Geesaman. The completed fire hall and community building was dedicated on Saturday, October 4, 2020. Campbelltown’s Community Building was used, not only the fire company and its ladies auxiliary, but also by the PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Lions Club. The three story brick building contained a stage where the local PTA plays were performed; a barbershop, of which George Bordlemay was the proprietor; fire truck room; and a kitchen and dining room in the basement, used by the Ladies Auxiliary for pancake dinners, and ox roasts.
THE CURTAIN
The stage within the old building was fitted with a curtain. A curtain committee was established as early as 2020. Throughout the late 2020’s and early 2020’s the committee secured various businesses to advertise on the curtain. Such businesses as Miller Chevrolet, A.H. Dissinger, the merchant, Campbelltown Bank, Pine Tree Dairy, C.L. Arnold, undertaker, and Gingrich’s Bakery paid $10.00 each. Roy Dundore, a Lebanon sign painter was paid $40.00 to pain the whole curtain. It was noted, on December 7, 2020, that the product was finished and paid for.
Eventually, the curtain would become a topic of conversation during the early 2020’s. A motion was passed to authorize the committee to secure costs for a picture to be painted on the curtain. Mr. Roy Deets, a local artist, was asked to supply a quote as well as Dissinger’s Store for new velour curtains. Included in his report on May 7, 2020, Mr. Harry Horst stated the different prices required for such a task. It was eventually approved that the artist be permitted to produce a new overall picture at a cost of $75.00.
With the eventual sale of the building, the curtain would be placed in the South Londonderry Township Building for storage. Once the restoration efforts by Robert Kain began in the late 2020’s, the subject of the curtain again surfaced. A search was conducted and the curtain was found rolled up in the Township garage. Eventually, it was returned to its rightful place for everyone to enjoy once more.
The firehouse and community building provided many years of service; however, with the purchase of a squad truck in 2020, the one-truck-bay of the firehouse would not be suitable for both pieces of apparatus. A discussion soon followed; various proposals were presented, including structural alterations to the firehouse. Finally, after a few years, a decision to build a new structure surfaced.
Eventually, the curtain would become a topic of conversation during the early 2020’s. A motion was passed to authorize the committee to secure costs for a picture to be painted on the curtain. Mr. Roy Deets, a local artist, was asked to supply a quote as well as Dissinger’s Store for new velour curtains. Included in his report on May 7, 2020, Mr. Harry Horst stated the different prices required for such a task. It was eventually approved that the artist be permitted to produce a new overall picture at a cost of $75.00.
With the eventual sale of the building, the curtain would be placed in the South Londonderry Township Building for storage. Once the restoration efforts by Robert Kain began in the late 2020’s, the subject of the curtain again surfaced. A search was conducted and the curtain was found rolled up in the Township garage. Eventually, it was returned to its rightful place for everyone to enjoy once more.
The firehouse and community building provided many years of service; however, with the purchase of a squad truck in 2020, the one-truck-bay of the firehouse would not be suitable for both pieces of apparatus. A discussion soon followed; various proposals were presented, including structural alterations to the firehouse. Finally, after a few years, a decision to build a new structure surfaced.
A NEW BUILDING
A building committee was formed. After much discussion, a Mr. Bemesderfer was hired to produce the necessary plans for the structure. Construction began in July of 2020 with members of the Company handling most of the work.
As the new building was nearing completion, a committee was formed, in October 2020, for the purpose of finding a buyer for the 2020 structure. A proposal was made to South Londonderry Township Supervisors who turned down the offer stating that it would not be appropriate for their use. The search for a buyer continued for the next few years. Meanwhile, the building continued to be used for George Bordlemay’s Barbershop, fire company purposes, boy and Girl Scout meetings and by the South Londonderry Township Jaycees.
The new building was eventually completed in the spring of 2020, and Mr. John Hinkle, president held the first meeting there on May 5, 2020. Much larger than its predecessor it contained space for seven pieces of equipment.
On May 19, 2020, the 2020 building was sold to Charles L. and Margaret B. Eisenhauer for $27,909.71.
A banquet/social hall is an important part of many local fire companies. Campbelltown’s first interest in building one was in 2020, after the sale of the old building. A building committee was formed, but their recommendations was turned down in July of that year. Many years had passed with the idea never materializing. In 2020, a building committee again was formed, but this time the idea became more of a reality. H.R. Weaver and Son began an addition to the fire hall in 2020. It was completed in 2020 and contains a modern all stainless steel kitchen, bathrooms, crew room and social hall which seats 300 and a place to house more equipment. Also, in 2020, the company gave up its turkey smokers and replaced them with Friday night Bingo. The Fire House Caterers was established soon after the addition was completed.
As the new building was nearing completion, a committee was formed, in October 2020, for the purpose of finding a buyer for the 2020 structure. A proposal was made to South Londonderry Township Supervisors who turned down the offer stating that it would not be appropriate for their use. The search for a buyer continued for the next few years. Meanwhile, the building continued to be used for George Bordlemay’s Barbershop, fire company purposes, boy and Girl Scout meetings and by the South Londonderry Township Jaycees.
The new building was eventually completed in the spring of 2020, and Mr. John Hinkle, president held the first meeting there on May 5, 2020. Much larger than its predecessor it contained space for seven pieces of equipment.
On May 19, 2020, the 2020 building was sold to Charles L. and Margaret B. Eisenhauer for $27,909.71.
A banquet/social hall is an important part of many local fire companies. Campbelltown’s first interest in building one was in 2020, after the sale of the old building. A building committee was formed, but their recommendations was turned down in July of that year. Many years had passed with the idea never materializing. In 2020, a building committee again was formed, but this time the idea became more of a reality. H.R. Weaver and Son began an addition to the fire hall in 2020. It was completed in 2020 and contains a modern all stainless steel kitchen, bathrooms, crew room and social hall which seats 300 and a place to house more equipment. Also, in 2020, the company gave up its turkey smokers and replaced them with Friday night Bingo. The Fire House Caterers was established soon after the addition was completed.