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, 1926, “by an overwhelming vote” the purchase of a 1927 model Hahn Fire Apparatus for $4,080.00.  A dedication ceremony was held on September 21, 1926.  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 1950.
            Many years later, the need for more modern equipment was evident.  A decision was made in June 1946 to purchase a new 1947 model, 550 GPM Mack pumper.  It arrived on October 6, 1947 at a cost of $7,843.18.
            In 1959, 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 1500-gallon tanker.
            A Diamond T war surplus tractor-trailer was purchased from Civil Defense in 1967 to haul water.
            In August on 1970, it was agreed to purchase a 1971, 1,000 GPM Mack Pumper with a 5-man cab.  It was delivered at a cost of $35,800 in May of 1971.  It would be the last gasoline powered Mack to be produced.
            On February 6, 1976, a new rescue truck was purchased, replacing the retired 1954 Squad Truck (a former bread and milk delivery vehicle).  Built at a cost of about $35,000, it was delivered by February 1977.  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 1983, 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 1995; Engine 2-1 – an Imperial built in 1973; Rescue-2, an R-Model Mack built in 1981; Tanker-2, an R-Model Mack built in 1983 and Utility-2, a Ford built in 1981.

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 1927.

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