This bronze statue, pavilion, and pavers bearing the names of firefighters pass and present who faithfully serve the local community of Libby. It commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the Libby Volunteer Fire Department which was first established in 1911.
Libby Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly Serving Our Community since 1911!
The history of the Libby Volunteer Fire Department dates back more than 100 years. It is both a rich and colorful past that remains an important part of the lives and history of Libby, Montana.
As a result of the lumber boom typical of the early 1900’s, Libby was experiencing a growth spurt that prompted the formation of the Libby Volunteer Fire Department in 1911. In response to fires, volunteers would rush to assist by forming bucket brigades. These men, all ready for action when a fire broke out, would line up to the nearest water source and pass buckets hand in hand to the fire, working relentlessly until the fire was extinguished."
The following list is in memory of the Libby Volunteer Firefighters who have passed away. Immediately following each name is the years the courageous citizen served our community with honor and dignity!
In Memory of Firefighters
Arthur Belmore 1959-1966
Edward Boyes 1918-1938
Leonard J. Brown 1937-1958
Richard Buti 1942-1963
Robert P. Chapman 1950-1973
Harold T. Chappel 1944-1968
Corey Clawson 1989-1992
James Davidson 1956-1986
Paul A. Detjens 1943-1967
Billy J. Dorrington 1947-1972
Edward J. Driear 1925-1957
Merritt E. Dutton 1954-1979
Rudolph C. Engle 1942-1960
Loren Gompf 1930-1952
Wesley Habeck 1970-1990
Lyle Hacke 1969-1999
John T. Horn 1947-1968
Kenneth Jaqueth 1955-1975
Walter H. Kemp 1931-1957
William Kemp 1967-1993
Russell L. Little 1928-1956
Walter F. McCallum 1947-1969
Harold W. Miller 1920-1955
James Morey 1967-1987
Emil B. Muench 1952-1972
Michiel M. Petrusha 1936-1956
Raymond F. Pival 1930-1954
Richard J. Rayome 1936-1957
Ernest Roberts 1944-1967
Chauncy Sauer 1956-1980
Allen Schultz 1956-1975
John L. Solem 1947-1969
Donald Torgison 1950-1979
E. Topper Wood Jr. 1961-1983
Ernest A. Wood 1936-1964
Frank C. Wood 1938-1958
George T. Wood 1925-1954
Source:
Libby Fire Department
Plaque Inscription:
This Monument Is An Honorary
Tribute To The Members Of The
Libby Volunteer Fire Department
Who Have Unselfishly
Devoted At Least
3 Years of Serice
To Our Community.
Est. 1911