
Arcade Fire Dept.
Posted by:
Szuchie
N 42° 32.256 W 078° 25.141
17T E 711948 N 4712696
Quick Description: The Arcade Volunteer Fire Department in Arcade, New York!
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 1/20/2008 5:26:23 PM
Waymark Code: WM30HX
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Long Description:Arcade Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects 3000 people
living in an area of 120 square miles. We operate out of 1 station
that protects a primarily rural area. Our department is a public
department whose members are on a volunteer status.
The Arcade Volunteer Fire Department was first formed in 1871.
At that time, the department was known as Arcade Hook and Ladder.
In 1881, a bell was put in to alarm the town of an emergency. The
hose company was incorporated in 1889. In 1938 a bond to build a
firehall on Liberty Street was issued. This was the home of the
department until moved to its present location on North Street in
1982. In January of 1997, the fire department established a junior
division. The junior fire department consists of both males and
females, ranging from ages 14-18. At age 18, they can then enter
the fire department.
Department Type: All Volunteer
Services Provided:
Firefighting
Hazardous Material Response
ALS Emergency Medical Service
Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
Search & Rescue