It all Started in 1924

It all Started in 1924

The date was February 19, 1924. After a fire destroyed Ruth Hall's home 37-villagers vowed to never go without fire protection again. They met at the Harmony Chapel and organized a community club and fire department. The following officers were elected: Harry Staples, President; John Fogarty, Vice-President; Adah Hawkins, Treasure; Gladys Hall, Secretary; and Howard Hall, Marshall.

Now that they were organized this group went to work fundraising. The first event they held was a Ham and Bean Supper, at the Twin Elms Farm, on March 3, 1924. This event raise $494.32. Little did they know at the time that this event would be held every year for nearly the next twenty years.

On March 10, 1924 the organization met again and officially passed a motion to name the department the Harmony Fire Department and Improvement Association. They also agreed to set a one dollar membership fee and dues of a quarter monthly.

Now that they had a name the department needed equipment. They had no truck, hose or other firefighting equipment at all. So a committee was formed to purchase these things.

The treasury continued to grow. In June there was $888.12 in it, which didn't come close to the amount needed for a truck. The decision was made to incorporate, which happened on June 27, 1924, after a five dollar incorporation fee was paid.

Coming next time ... 1925 - the first fire station

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