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Chapter 5: 1963-1972

1963

Two MSA air packs were bought in January, and a set of tools were bought for the engineers to use when working on the trucks. In February the Annual Dance was held. Membership was to hold at 20 regular members and 10 reserves. The 12th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

28 fire calls were recorded for the year, including a mattress fire.

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1964

The present fire station #1 was completed in September 1964 at a cost of $47,500 including the land. The furnishing, including the cabinets and stove in the kitchen, and landscaping was paid for by money earned by the fireman themselves. A class was held at the United Airlines hanger at O'Hare field on fire rescue work. A refresher first aid course was held in February for those with expired cards. The February annual dance was held. A mobile radio for the International and a new base station was bought with the proceeds from this year’s dance. In March, a 1951 Ford Tanker with 2000 gallon capacity was purchased. May 9th saw the ground breaking ceremony for the new fire house on Algonquin Rd. The 1951 Tanker was rebuilt to suit the needs of the fire department. In July, work began on the Model T to rejuvenate it. Members had a painting party at the new station when it was ready. In August, a 1960 International Step Van was purchased. It was refitted and painted by the members and used to carry our rescue equipment. Frank Rudar donated the first load of sod and the tractor for the new fire house. The 13th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November. The tanker was placed in service.

47 fire calls were recorded that year, including a train fire, boat fire, and search posse.

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1965

The Fire Protection District dedicated the new fire house on January 29th, 1965 at 2:00 PM. The February Annual Dance was held again. A new Inhalator was received this year, and the police station was given our old base station. The 14th Annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

46 fire calls were recorded for the year.

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1966

A new siren was purchased in February. In March, a new GMC 750 gpm pumper was ordered. The 15th Annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

56 fire calls were recorded for the year.

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1967

In February the annual dance was held, and the 16th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

29 fire calls were recorded for the year, including a tractor accident, tree fire, and boat fire.

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1968

The Annual February Dance was held. Our Chief attended meetings concerning ambulance services in the county. The firefighters purchased a new Chevy truck, and finished it as a pumper and grass fire truck. It was donated to the district by the firefighters. The 17th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

72 fire calls were recorded this year, including a house fire and a drowning.

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1969

In February, the Sheriff's office announced the new radio numbering system for the fire departments. Our numbers became Base station - 601, Chief - 602, and units 603 to 699. The annual Dance was held in March this year. The 18th Annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

46 fire calls were recorded for the year, including a TV fire.

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1970

The 19th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

44 fire calls were recorded for the year, including 4 house fires, and a girl stuck in a tree.

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1971

A special meeting with the police department was held in January with regards to duties and procedures to be preformed at the scene of a fire and inhalator calls. A combined drill with Cary Fire Department was held in July. The 20th annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

35 fire calls were recorded for the year, including an apartment fire with on fatality.

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1972

Sherman hospital advised the department to participate in a program of Medical Care to be shown at the hospital. The 21st annual Turkey Raffle was held in November.

59 fire calls were recorded for the year, including and airplane crash and a drowning.

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