Legacy Green Ridge History

The first meeting of 24 men was held to organize; there were no assets, no only a high aim and idea. Harry Ryle was elected president. They worked hard going directly to the residents of Aston Township in an effort to get sufficient funds for chartering their group. The response was splendid and they received their state charter on August 14, 1942. Again the men took to the community to secure funds for a truck and equipment. The now famous “War Baby” was starting to walk.

The Fire Company secured a bill for a fire truck.

The Company formed its first junior fireman section with six members

The Company joined the Pennsylvania State Fireman’s Association

A committee was set up for construction of the new wing on the rear of the engine room which housed a new kitchen, a hall on the main level, and a club in the basement.

The company purchased a Ward LaFrance Pumper to replace the 1926 Dodge

The company purchased a 1963 Seagraves Pumper, which is fully equipped, 631. This truck replaced the 1940 Dodge Pumper.

The company set up a committee to buy land for a new firehouse

Five acres of land was purchased from the Sun Oil Company for $25,000.00 Again the fire company came to the residents of Aston for donations and once again the residents responded generously.

The new firehouse was completed at a cost of $250,000.00. The building serves as a monument to the generosity of the residents of Aston who want the very best for themselves, their children and the community.

A 1954 Mack Pumper, 63-3, was purchased from the City of Chester

A 1960 Seagraves Ladder was purchased for $33,501.00.

The First District Air Bank, a 1954 Ford, was placed into service.

63-3, a 1954 Mack Pumper was sent out and rebuilt.

The company sold the Ward LaFrance Pumper, which was purchased in 1958, to Trainer Fire Company.

The company placed in service a 1979 GMC Van, which will be used as the First District Air Bank. This replaces a 1954 Ford. The company ordered a 1987 Hahn 75′ Ladder Truck for $260,000.00.

The company received their new 1987 Hahn 75′ Ladder Truck and placed the unit in service. This unit is still in service today as Truck 63.

The company purchased a 1979 Saulsbury Truck from Southern Chester County. This truck will be used as an airbank, Air Unit63. This truck replaces a 1979 GMC Van, which was sold to Zeke’s Service Station.

The company is receiving bids for the purchase of a new pumper, which will replace 63-3, which is a 1954 Mack Pumper. The cost of the new pumper is $230,000.00. This new truck will be delivered either at the end of April or the beginning of May.

The company houses a 1993 E-One 1500 G.P.M. Pumper.

The company completed renovations of the building and outside parking lot at a cost of $177,000.00.

The Company receives bids for a new Rescue which will replace Air Unit a 1979 Saulsbury.

The company receives and places in service a 1999 E-1 Rescue truck.

The company houses Rescue 63 a 1999 E-One.

The company receives bids for a 2001 Ford F350 Utility truck to replace the 1963 Seagraves engine. The Seagraves engine is sold for $1,800.00. Utility 63 is was placed into service.

The company forms a Truck committee to replace the 1987 Hahn.

The company purchases a 2003 Pierce 105′ ladder truck to replace the 1987 Hahn. The company also purchased the 1963 Seagraves back from the owner to whom it was sold. The engine is currently getting restored and will be a antique truck.