history

1930 to 1939

1930

1931

The City purchases its first electric fire siren. It was operated from the telephone office. The tradition of the noon whistle began with one short blast, while fire calls were indicated by multiple blasts.

1932

1933

The fire hydrants were all changed to meet the new National Hose Thread Standard.

1934

1935

1936

1937

The 1923 Dodge Chemical Truck was sold. A 1937 American LaFrance engine (currently owned by Redway Volunteer Fire Department) was purchased and assigned to Company 2.

1938

1939

The hose wagon was retired.