The Annual Dance was canceled this year. A new Chief, Frank Prokop, was appointed by the village board on May 28^th. On July 30^th, the first gas mask was ordered and a large size first-aid kit was purchased. A dance was to be held on December 18^th, with all the ex-firemen to be invited to this affair.

8 fire calls were recorded during the year, including one garage fire.

A service flag was bought for those in the service. Some of the members were drafted into the Navy or Army. The Chief and one fireman went to St. Louis to inspect our new fire truck. In August the fire department changes their meeting to Monday nights instead of Fridays. Beginning September 25^th, the fire sire blew everyday at noon.

15 fire calls were recorded during the year, including a boxcar fire.

The village purchased a fire truck in 1945, which was still in use in the mid-1960’s. Fliers were made and put in all stores for a minute of prayer to have the war come to an end. A group picture of the fireman was taken on October 14^th. A no parking sign was painted and placed in front of the firehouse. Building and schools were inspected during Fire Prevention Week. The annual dance was once again being planned.

7 fire calls were recorded during the year.

On February 25^th, the number of fire members was increased to 20. A fire emblem was ordered for the member’s automobiles. On November 25^th, the firemen made an ice skating rink for the children. The firemen donated money toward the Palatine Firemen who were killed in a fire truck vs. train accident. On November 28^th, it was decided that any man serving 10 years or more was entitled to a badge of honor.

No fire calls were record during the year.

Planning for the 21^st annual dance began in January. In April, the department’s 25^th Anniversary Committee was formed. A waterfighting team was selected as well. The American Legion asked the fire department to participate in the Memorial Day Parade and to bring the Ford truck. The Palatine Fire Department requested us to bring the Model T to Palatine for their parade on August 3rd. A party for the fire department members was held at the Picnic Grove on August 20^th. On August 27^th, Chief Prokop came up with the idea of a Turkey Raffle to be held around Thanksgiving. A committee was formed. The raffle was not to be held until sometime later.

4 fire calls were recorded during the year.

The Annual Dance was held in February. In June, the Model T was said to be in bad condition. The firefighters were to see what could be done to fix it. In July, a dance and bingo game were held to raise money for the fire department. In August it was directed that neither of the fire trucks were to be taken to the city dumps for any fire unless the problem alarm was turned in. It was noted this year that cars following the trucks to fires was a problem. It was decided that one man would be dropped off about 2 blocks or so from the fire to halt traffic.

15 fire calls were recorded during the year.

The Annual Dance was held in February. On June 3^rd, the department’s first inhalator call was made. The Inhalator was officially put in service on June 26^th. Instruction pamphlets were obtained along with slides about the inhalator. In August, the department decided that blue lights would be purchased for firemen’s cars. Those who already have them would be reimbursed. At one of the department’s meeting, a gift of three cartons of cigarettes was given to the department as a donation. These were distributed among the firemen at the meeting.

30 fire calls were recorded during the year, including 5 inhalator calls.

The annual February dance was held. The Lions Club donated 6 fire coats to the department. A new stretcher was bought for the department. In June, discussions were held and it was decided that the firemen would wear life jackets in case of drownings. It was noted that the department was still having trouble with people parking in front of the firehouse and hydrants. In October, there was concern about coverage during the day when volunteers were at their daytime jobs.

36 fire calls were recorded during the year, including a car in the river and a drowning. Four grassfires were reported within a 2 hour and 45 minute period.

The new utility truck was a white, 1 ton, 4 wheel drive Jeep. The Lions Club donated money toward this vehicle. The annual dance was once again held in February. In March, it was noted that the tanker was leaking and the carburetor was in need of repair. All firemen agreed to turn over 6 months call pay to the fire department to help with the costs. In May a new Chief was appointed, Erling Johnson. The June “Fox River Grove Days” saw the fire department raffle candy and smoking items to the public. The Jeep, known as the Utility Vehicle and the Inhalator were taken to the Picnic Grove for a demonstration to the public in July. The Utility Vehicle also went to the county waterfights and parade in August. The Lions donated 6 more fire coats to the department.

18 fire calls were reported for the year, including a barn fire and 2 house fires.

In January, the Barrington Countyside fire district asked for our help with coverage of their district while they were having some difficulties responding. A March discussion was held on house trailers and their hazards. April found the department thinking about a new tanker. And in June a motion was made to write the Department of Conservation about the boats speeding up and down the river. Chief Johnson talked with representatives from Barrington Countyside in July about proposed fire districts. The first Turkey Raffle was held at the Legion Hall on November 22^nd and was a big success. Residents were tapping fire hydrants for their own personal advantage. The Fire Siren on the Village Hall was to be fixed so that it would be louder.

47 fire calls were recorded for the year, half of which were grass fires.