Nature: Fire House Raising / Expansion Commencement Ceremony

City: Oak Orchard

Some 52 years ago, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company hosted a fire house raising ceremony with the firemen and members of the Ladies Auxiliary posing before the cornerstone of the new fire station in Oak Orchard. This ceremony was held on a Friday in Oak Orchard with the anticipation that this construction initiative would double the present size of the current fire house when completed.

A brief synopsis is illustrated herewith...

Facility Construction and Acquisition

In 1964-1965, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company expanded by doubling its current facility in Oak Orchard from two engine bays to four engine bays. Included are photographs of the event.

Photograph information…. Attendees (left to right) Steve Warrington, Chairman of the Building Committee; Ethel Hodges, of the ladies’ auxiliary; Emily Coulebourne, Sussex County Auxiliary President; John Hitch, President of the fire company; Escott Kirkbride, treasurer; Henry C. Warrington, Chief; Mabel Sharp, ladies auxiliary president; and Irvin Moore, chief engineer.

Additional information can be reviewed via the following link: http://www.irvfc.com/gallery/detail?id=23075

Other building construction stories of yesteryears - http://www.irvfc.com/gallery/detail/23093