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Firehouse History
First Firehouse (manual apparatus) The Company stands before the first firehouse (1889 - 1952) with their hand drawn pumper, purchased from Jackson Fire Engine Company, Nyack, in 1888.
First Firehouse (steam apparatus) The Company stands before the first firehouse with the horse drawn Steam Pumper, probably the first decade of the Twentieth Century. It was purchased from the city of Yonkers in 1897.
First Firehouse (motorized apparatus) The 250 GPM Pumper served New City until 1956, when it was sold to the Town of Clarkstown. It was used at the landfill for many years. In 1972, the fire Company obtained the derelict. "The Chevy" was lovingly restored by several company members: Bill Gessel, Al Carlson, Ed Klass, Henry Secor and Andrew "Butch" Lawrence. On the right is the 1941 Mack 500 GPM Pumper. The Company is assembled in 1950 before a parade.
Second Firehouse The "750," a 700 series ALF, is pictured on the ramp of the second firehouse on the day it was delivered to the fire Company. Pictured left to right are: Vic Smith, Jimmy Cottle, Bill Gessel (behind the wheel), Al Hohemann, Ed Klass, Monroe Katt and Vinny Van Houten. This was the first truck, owned by the Company, with an enclosed driver's cab and an open canopy for riders. It was driven by a twelve cylinder ALF engine. The truck also carried a 30 foot Bangor Ladder.
Second Firehouse Built on the site of the present firehouse (1952 - 1999) before the refitting for 9-Tower
Second Firehouse (refitted for Tower Truck) Built on the site of the present firehouse, this building (1952 - 1999) was refitted in 1988 to accommodate the delivery of our first Tower Truck.
Firehouse (under construction) 1999 - The second firehouse was expanded into the building we use today.
Present Day Firehouse This grand structure proudly houses our firematic apparatus: 9-2000, 9-Rescue, 9-1750, 9-Tower, 9-Tanker, 9-ATV, 9-SR, 9-Patrol, two fireboats and serves as a focal point to the community spirit of the hamlet of New City, New York. |
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