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H-I-S-T-O-R-Y

     In December 1943, interested men from Elizabeth Township formed a committee to provide some kind of fire protection for the community of Brickerville.
     In July 1946, the committee built three cisterns, sponsored  by the Baron Stiegel Lions Club.
     A charter was granted in June 1947 to Brickerville Fire Company No. 1.  Monthly meetings were held in James Enck's garage.
     The first pumper, a new 1947 International fire truck, was purchased.
     In April 1948, the Ladies' Auxiliary was organized.
     Construction of the first new fire hall was started in November 1953 on a tract of land purchased from Charles Enck.
     In September 1960, the first tank truck - a used 1952   Studebaker - was purchased.
    The first ambulance, a used 1961 Buick, was purchased in 1969.
     This volunteer fire company has come a long way over the years.  Equipment and training are continually upgraded, attempting to provide the community with the best fire, vehicle rescue and ambulance services possible.

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Brickerville Fire Company and Fire Police
Meets Last Monday of Month at 7:30 p.m.

Business Officers
President - Kurt Gardner
Vice-President - Kurt Herzer
2nd Vice-President - Mike Snyder
Secretary - Rita Snavely / Heidi Gardner
Membership Secretary - Mike Corcoran
Treasurer/Trustee - Dennis Strauss
Assistant Treasurer/ Trustee - Rodney D. May
Trustee - Keith Rothermel

 Line Officers
Chief - Sid Adams
Deputy Chief - Nevin May
Assistant Chief - Dennis Strauss
Captain - Matt Sherk
Captain - Jeff Strauss
Captain - Jed Guare
Chief Engineer - Larry Eckert
Assistant Engineer - Lee Martin
Safety Officer - Mike Corcoran

Fire Police Chairman - Mike Snyder
Fire Police Vice-Chairman - Kurt Gardner
Fire Police Captain - Mike Snyder
Fire Police Lieutenant - Kurt Gardner
Fire Police Secretary - Jen Snyder

Anyone interested in joining the fire company is invited to contact any officer or call the fire hall at 626-6711.  Please leave a message if there is no answer.

Brickerville Fire Company Ambulance Association
Meets Third Wednesday of Month at 7:00 p.m.

Officers
President - Dave Good
Secretary - Adam Gardner
Operations Manager - Mike Shanahan
Scheduling - Tara Bomberger

Daytime Staff    EMT - David Groff

Qualified ambulance attendants are seriously needed - especially during daytime hours.
Training will be provided to anyone interested in
becoming a part of this dedicated group of volunteers.
If interested, call the fire hall at 626-6711 and leave a message.

Ladies Auxiliary

President and Secretary - Linda Paterson
Vice-President - Heidi Gardner
Treasurer - Rita Snavely

Call Linda Paterson at 626-0561 if interested in joining the Ladies' Auxiliary

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Call Dennis Strauss at 626-6711 to schedule a banquet.