Barrington Fire Company No. 1
N 39° 52.341 W 075° 03.141
18S E 495523 N 4413590
This is part firehouse and part emergency services building located in a small town in Camden County.
Waymark Code: WM8ZP5
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2010
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This is a long building. The right side is for the fire company and the left side, which appears to be an addition, is for the emergency services division. The fire house part has 3 bays. The link for the department is included but it is temporarily down for the moment. There is also a neat flag pole area with a dedication plaque. The flag pole was form the town's original school and when the school was razed it was brought over here.
During World War II, the fire company took an active role in general Civil Defense duties. Available funds were invested in War Bonds. The Idea of a possible local disaster led to the organization of the Barrington Ambulance Association in 1940, primarily from members of the First Aid Squad of the Fire Company.
In 1954, the fire company acquired a new American La France pumper and augmented the alarm system with three new sirens. The fire company remains an association of volunteer firemen who dedicate their time and efforts to many hours of basic and advanced training and service. Since fire insurance rates are in proportion to the adequacy of equipment and training of the force, it is gratifying to know that Barrington has the best rating possible for a volunteer company.
The Barrington Ambulance Association received its certificate of incorporation from the State of New Jersey on January 17, 1952. It works with the Fire Department in times of emergency. Presently, the Association has two fully equipped Braun Ambulances. The Association currently has three members who have responded to well over 2000 calls, four over 1500 calls and fourteen members answering over 1000 calls.
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