Aston Township Fire Department

Aston, PA

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Legacy Green Ridge History

Green Ridge History

The Beginning

It's not much of a story, just the history of the organization and the growth of the community fire company, but it speaks well for the people who live in the area homes, and especially for the would be firefighters who started the whole thing. This group of men, met in one of the basements in Green Ridge during April 1942. They felt an urgent need for some form of fire protection due to over 100 homes in this area, and plans for 250 more being considered.

1942

April - 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.

August - A 1926 Dodge truck called "Old Betsy" was purchased. The members all volunteered their time to completely rebuild and repaint the truck. All parts and equipment finally secured despite the restrictions caused by the war. Our first truck is housed in a private garage owned by Sam Forrest

September - A charter was taken to the township commissioners for their approval. The ladies auxiliary was formally recognized and adopted by the company.

November - The commissioners officially recognized the company as a township organization and gave a donation of $500.00. Also approved was liability and compensation insurance on the truck and members of the company. Parkside Fire Company was the first to entertain the company and officially recognize Green Ridge as a fire company among other fire companies.

December - Hoses, Indian tanks, brooms and nozzles were received and placed on the truck. A lot on the corner of Duttons Mill and Crystal Road was bought as the site of the future firehouse.


1943

January - The Fire Company secured a bill for a fire truck.

March - A fire ring was placed in back of a house as the only means of summoning the men to the fire. It was the only available alarm system due to the war. The relief association was officially acknowledged. The Green Ridge Fire Company No 1 of Aston Township announced that they are now on call for active service in the ranks of those of Delaware County whose aim is to protect life and property from damage by fire.

April - Green Ridge joins the Delaware County Fireman's Association

August - The Fire company established a committee to prepare plans for a new fire house on their lot at Crystal and Duttons Mill Roads


1944

January - The Company formed its first junior fireman section with six members

June - Ground was broken for the new firehouse and construction began

September - The fire company formed its first fire police unit approved by the commissioners.


1945

April - The Company joined the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Association

September - Our new firehouse is completed at a cost of $3,220.25 and the official dedication and housing was held. After about 3 years of hard work and sweat their dreams come true. The community of Aston was continuing to grow which means the fire company had to grow to meet the demands of the township.

December - The Company purchased a 1940 Dodge Pumper, army surplus, equipped with 500-gallon booster tank.


1954

February - 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.


1958

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


1963

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


1969

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


1972

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.


1975

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.

November - The Company purchased a 1942 Ward Lafrance Buffalo Ladder Truck from Friendship Fire Company for $400.00 with the intent of restoring it.


1976

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


1977

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


1979

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


1983

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


1985

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


1986

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.


1987

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.


1991

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.


1992

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.


1993

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


1997

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


1998

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

April - The company purchases a 1999 E-One Rescue for $360,000.00.


1999

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


2000

June - The company houses Rescue 63 a 1999 E-One.


2001

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.


2002

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


2004

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.

GREEN RIDGE MEMBER HISTORY

PAST FIRE CHIEFS

Michael Evans

2011-2014

Bob Herre

2007-2011

Dave Evans Jr

2004-2007

Michael Lucy Sr.

2003-2004

Drew McPartland

1993-2002

Tom Morgan Sr.

1992-1993

Drew McPartland

1990-1991

Jeff Stewart

1989-1990

George Needles

1988-1989

Larry Parker

1986-1987

Paul Micun

1985-1986

George Needles

1983-1984

Larry Parker

1982-1983

Paul Micun

1976-1981

Jim Voss

1976-1976

John R, Barbosa

1976-1976

George Morgan Jr.

1975-1976

Harold Burbage

1973-1974

Norman Craig

1970-1972

Allen Finlayson

1967-1969

Gerald McManiman

1961-1966

Fred J. Tuohey

1957-1960

F Connor Griffith

1957-1957

Chester Diem

1948-1956

F Connor Griffith

1945-1947

Fred Tuohey

1942-1944

 

PAST PRESIDENTS

Michael Lucy Sr.

2004-2014

Gary Plotts

2003-2004

Joe Barbosa

2001-2003

Ed Gane

1998-2000

Bonnie Lucy

1991-1993

Joe Barbosa

1994-1997

John C. Illingsworth

1989-1990

Tom Morgan Sr.

1988-1989

Chuck Rhoades

1985-1987

John Sauter Sr.

1984-1985

Monte Case

1983-1984

John Sauter Sr.

1982-1983

Allan Brisiel

1981-1982

Barry Armstrong

1981-1981

John Sauter Sr.

1980-1981

Larry Parker

1979-1980

Barry Armstrong

1978-1979

Jim Persing Sr.

1977-1978

Glenn Petty

1975-1976

Charles Steward

1971-1974

John Conlon

1967-1970

Ken Johnson

1962-1966

Jim Persing Sr.

1977-1978

Glenn Petty

1975-1976

Charles Steward

1971-1974

John Conlon

1967-1970

Ken Johnson

1962-1966

James Wesley

1961-1962

James Nelmes

1960-1961

Micheal McManiman

1957-1959

Edwin O Sullivan

1956-1957

Raymond Clements

1956-1956

George Langford

1955-1956

Charles Ragan

1954-1955

Micheal McManiman

1953-1954

Edgan Simpers

1952-1953

Harry Pyle

1950-1951

Darwin Savage

1949-1950

Lawrence Garrison

1948-1949

Jack Miller

1947-1948

Harry Pyle

1942-1946

 

LIFE MEMBERS

John Illingsworth Jr.

Life Member

Brian Junkerman

Life Member

Gary Junkerman

Life Member

John Junkerman

Life Member

Tom Kingsland

Life Member

Jim Krapf

Life Member

Bonnie Lucy

Life Member

Michael Lucy Sr.

Life Member

Tom Lukens

Life Member

Brenda Maynes

Life Member

Bruno Micun Jr.

Life Member

John Maynes Jr.

Life Member

Paul Micun

Life Member

George Morgan Sr.

Life Member

Gerald McManiman

Life Member

Tom Morgan Sr.

Life Member

George Needles Sr.

Life Member

George Needles Jr.

Life Member

James Nelms

Life Member

Russell Odgen

Life Member

Thomas Oliver

Life Member

Albert Palubinsky

Life Member

Larry Parker

Life Member

Linda Paker

Life Member

Michael Pevich

Life Member

Jim Persing Jr.

Life Member

Jim Persing Sr.

Life Member

Glenn Petty Sr.

Life Member

Glenn Petty Jr.

Life Member

Leo Pileggi Sr.

Life Member

Harry Pyle

Life Member

Walter Riddle

Life Member

John D. Sauter

Life Member

John H. Sauter

Life Member

Jeff Stewart

Life Member

Gary Thompson

Life Member

Kurt Tiger

Life Member

Steve Tipton

Life Member

Fred Tuohey

Life Member

Jim Voss

Life Member

Earl Albertson

Life Member

Barry Armstrong

Life Member

Ralph Armstrong

Life Member

Beverly Arthur

Life Member

Wayne Arthur

Life Member

Walter Atwood

Life Member

Joe Barbosa

Life Member

John R. Barbosa Jr.

Life Member

John R. Barbosa

Life Member

Harvey Bradford

Life Member

Carl Brisiel

Life Member

Harold Burbage

Life Member

John Conlon

Life Member

Stanley Corbin

Life Member

Norman Craig

Life Member

James Dwyer

Life Member

Robert Edmunds

Life Member

Dave Evans Sr.

Life Member

William Ferguson

Life Member

Ed Gane

Life Member

James Glatts

Life Member

Connor Griffith

Life Member

Dave Gustafson

Life Member

Merritt Harman

Life Member

Greg Hartley

Life Member

Larry Hill Sr.

Life Member

John Illingsworth Sr.

Life Member

Harry Howard

Life Member

Charles Journey Sr.

Life Member

 

HONORARY MEMBERS

Brian Evans

Honorary

Dan Ioven

Honorary

James McGinn

Honorary

Jason Voss

Honorary

Susumu Yamamoto

Honorary

 

CHARTER MEMBERS

Fred A. Curtis

Charter Member

Harry N. Pyle

1st President

George E. Meischker

Charter Member

Harry C. Sharp

Charter Member

James H. Minshall

Charter Member

Wm H. Garrett

Charter Member

Frank A. Lampe

Charter Member

Harrison C. Maitland

Charter Member

Oscar M. Pryor

Charter Member

Howard F. Reed

Charter Member

Frank I. Taylor

Charter Member

Axil T. Andreson

Charter Member

Ole Johnson

Charter Member

Paul T. Baynard

Charter Member

Frank Romeo

Charter Member

John Q.A. Taylor

Charter Member

Robert Brodie

Charter Member

Samuel Forrest

Charter Member

William J. Tennant

Charter Member

William F. Buhrkuhl

Charter Member

W Bruce Mac Henry

Charter Member

Frederick M. Friscoe

Charter Member

George Wm Knoedler

Charter Member

John R. Parsons

Charter Member

Russell Harmon

Charter Member

Leo Lloyd

Charter Member

Albert H. Ingram

Charter Member

Clement J. Terry

Charter Member

Harvey L. Roberts

Charter Member

Harold L. Greenawalt

Charter Member

Leroy P. Bateman

Charter Member

Ulrich S. Wright

Charter Member

F Connor Griffith

Charter Member

 

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Aston Township Fire Department
2900 Dutton Mill Rd.
Aston, PA 19014

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