The history of fire protection in Gettysburg dates to 1806, the year in which Gettysburg officially became a Boro. New pumpers were purchased in 1931, 1936, 1941, 1942 and in 1951, a Mack known as “The Mighty Mack”. A used tiller ladder truck was purchased in 1947, and in 1953, a rescue truck began a new type of service for the Company. 1950 started the installation of two-way radios in all apparatus. During the 1950’s at the height of the cold war, the Company as well as the entire County, participated in Civil Defense drills and simulated disasters.
Subject ID: 138073
MoreThe history of fire protection in Gettysburg dates to 1806, the year in which Gettysburg officially became a Boro. New pumpers were purchased in 1931, 1936, 1941, 1942 and in 1951, a Mack known as “The Mighty Mack”. A used tiller ladder truck was purchased in 1947, and in 1953, a rescue truck began a new type of service for the Company. 1950 started the installation of two-way radios in all apparatus. During the 1950’s at the height of the cold war, the Company as well as the entire County, participated in Civil Defense drills and simulated disasters.
Subject ID: 138073
Subject ID: 138073