| ORG RELOC N-QTRS DISB | 2200 GEST ST 2600 SPRING GROVE 3001SPRING GROVE | W/ E-25 AT E-43 W/ E-12 | 1888 1940 1978 1982 |
On November 19, 1888, Engine 25 and Ladder 8 were organized and placed in service in this building at the corner of Gest and Depot Streets. In 1940 Ladder 8 was relocated to the 43s at Alfred Street & Spring Grove Avenue. In 1976 Engine 43 was disbanded, and Engine 12 moved into the house. In 1978 Ladder 8 and Engine12 moved into new quarters at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue. Ladder 8 was disbanded on January 31, 1983 |
Lt. Fred Hotel - August 5, 1920 Lee West - August 5, 1920 Joseph Schott - August 5, 1920 Albert P Schoenig - August 6, 1920
1965 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4611
This is the aerial that was assigned to Truck 8 when the company was disbanded on Januray 31, 1983.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 100'Aerial Shop #4611
This apparatus was originally assigned to Truck 7.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 8, Engine 43, and District 3 lined up on Spring Grove Avenue in the late 1950's.
Photo Ed Effron
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
This apparatus was delivered with the required restrictions for apparatus purchases during WWII. Notice that all of the chrome plated parts are painted red so as to not pick up light and cast a reflection at night.
Photo Ed Effron
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
Truck 15 was the first company to be assigned this apparatus.
Photo Ed Effron
The crew of Truck 8 consisted of Lieutenant Pelzer and Firefighters R. Miller, R. Ginandt, and L. Hettinger. You can always spot the company officer in these photos as their uniform jacket has 2 rows of buttons.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger