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 OPERATION SAVE A LIFE
 Station 2 and WHTM 27 have teamed together to give away free smoke detectors to anyone that needs them. Stop in the station for yours!
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FIREHOUSE COOKBOOK
Are In they are $10.00 each. You can pick one up at any of our events including bingo .
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KNOX BOX INFORMATION
Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company recently adopted a KNOX-BOX® System.
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REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS
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FIREMAN'S PRAYER
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Month |
FIRE |
QRS |
January |
37 |
44 |
February |
30 |
37 |
March |
30 |
52 |
April |
38 |
27 |
May |
31 |
49 |
June |
69 |
17 |
July |
48 |
2 |
August |
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September |
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October |
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November |
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December |
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Total |
283 |
228 |
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Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary
The support arm much needed for any volunteer organization is its auxiliary. Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company has had for many years a dedicated group of women who donate their time, efforts and monetary support toward the company. It has been a testament to their hard work and diligence that they have provided funds or purchased equipment over the past 11 years totaling more than $200,000. When did this organization form and what history has it endured? The following is but a brief outline of this very important group of the Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company.
The beginnings of the Ladies Auxiliary have their roots in 1930 when the new firehouse and community building was dedicated. With its new facility, the fire company was interested in forming a ladies auxiliary to provide meals, order materials to outfit and help support it. Mr. Harold Risser Sr. then president of the fire company was instrumental in this task. Officers for the newly established group were elected. Serving as president was Mrs. Paul Moyer, with Mrs. Anna Kegerreis as vice president, Mrs. George Lenig as secretary, Beatrice Alger as financial secretary, and Mrs. Lester Brandt as treasurer. Dues for the group were set at ten cents a month.
With initial organization complete, the ladies first purchase was 258 chairs from Brandt’s Hardware for the dining room. The ladies secured Mr. Tom Horst to build the tables for the dining room and the kitchen was furnished. A piano was donated by Mrs. Elam Felty.
The plaque of every organization is to establish a good volunteer base, and keep it. As time progressed for the Ladies Auxiliary it too became a factor and the group dissolved a few years later. To help with the July/August carnivals, several families from the community stepped forward to continue where the ladies auxiliary left off. They made soup and meals to help the firemen with their expenses.
Some years passed and, in 1950, the Ladies Auxiliary was reorganized. Mrs. Gladys Conrad served as president of this newly organized group with Mrs. Mary Brandt as vice president, Mrs. Beatrice Zeiger as secretary, Ruth Boyd as financial secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Dissinger as treasurer, and Mrs. Beulah Spangler as chaplain
Carrying on where their predecessors had left off, the auxiliary began to support the Volunteer Fire Company in many areas. For example in 1951 the auxiliary made drapes and bought furniture for the stage in the fire hall. In 1953, they purchased ten tables and forty wooden chairs, which later were transferred to the carnival kitchen.
In 1954, the fire company was interested in constructing a permanent band shell on their carnival grounds on the south side of Main Street. At the same time a proposal was also presented to the Ladies Auxiliary regarding a kitchen facility. The fire company would supply the land free to the auxiliary, if they would pay to construct a kitchen, furnish it with supplies and serve food at the carnivals. It would be the fire company who would provide the $10,000 loan, which the auxiliary would pay back at no interest. Once the kitchen was completed, it would strictly be run by the auxiliary and to remain in the custody of the group as long as it remained active. If the group disbanded, the building would fall under the sole ownership of the fire company. With the parameters set, the auxiliary took a vote. It was agreed to accept the proposal and construction began.
As completion neared, the auxiliary voted to give Mrs. Beatrice Zeiger charge of securing the kitchen supplies. The first purchase was a set of double sinks. Other items also purchased were a new 8 burner gas stove with oven and grill, two large grills, refrigerator, twin coffee urns and gas water heater. Later, Beatrice Herr donated a second gas grill.
As the years progressed the fire hall kitchen was continually upgraded, and new items were purchased for the carnival kitchen. Some items are as follows:
1957 – the ox roast committee under the direction of Mr. Harry Zeiger donated 6 large stainless steel roast pans, 150 glasses, 2 dozen pitchers and 2 large 10 and 12 gallon crocks to the auxiliary.
1958 – an electric tabletop stove was purchased for keeping soups, etc. warm for serving
1960 – 13 tables and chairs plus a chair carrier were purchased for the dining room in the fire hall and the bar shop was painted and given a new look.
1960’s – three refrigerators were replaced. A new deep freeze, new set of dishes, twin coffee urns, and two stainless steel kitchen wagons were purchased
1963 – it was voted by the auxiliary to give half of the kitchen donations to the firemen to be used for expenses.
1964 – the auxiliary made the final payment plus some interest on the kitchen to the firemen.
1970 – two french fryers and a hot dog steamer machine were purchased.
1973 – an extra large new french fryer and pizza machine were added to the kitchen.
Other items of mention are as follows:
April 2, 1973 – a $1,500 donation was provided to the fire company for the truck and equipment fund.
February 4, 1974 – members of the auxiliary who paid their annual dues were admitted as full members of the fire company.
April 16, 1981 – a flagpole donated by the auxiliary was installed at the front of Memorial Field.
February 1983 – firemen’s prayer plaque and light is mounted over the cornerstone of the building.
1999 – a commemorative blanket containing Campbelltown historic sites designed by Don Rhoads, Jr was produced. A favorable response by the community and fire company members alike supported this venture.
The Ladies Auxiliary still continues its support of the fire company. On April 4, 2000, the ladies celebrated their 50th anniversary in style with a catered dinner held in the new social hall. During the commemorative year a crock with Campbelltown, PA was produced along with a commemorative drinking glass used at their dinner.
Monthly meetings are 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
Want to join?
Stop by and fill out an application, We can always use the help. Thank you.
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