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About Us & History |
On the evening of October 11, 1951, thirty-six concerned
citizens of the South Hills area of South Lebanon Township,
met in the garage of Adam Smith, and decided there was a
need for a new fire company in the northwest quadrant of the
township. That night the new infant fire company was
christened the "Friendship Fire Company". From the seed that
was planted there, arose a volunteer organization that has
grown to approximately 8,200 social members.
The Friendship Fire Company currently has three [2] pieces
of firefighting equipment. They consist of a Pumper [Engine
25], and a Rescue Truck [Rescue25]. All of the vehicles are
manned 24 hours a day by well trained volunteer firefighting
personnel.
Fire protection was the primary intent in forming the fire
company, but in 1956 a new dimension was added to the young
fire company. A comprehensive sports program was started for
the youth in the area. The young athletes were then able to
participate in competitive football, basketball, and
baseball. The program was still going strong in 1990 nearly
35 years later.
The success of the "Friendship" has been largely due to an
abundance of volunteers who have donated their talents and
time in order to make the fire company a viable
organization. The heart and soul of the "Friendship" is the
fire crew, the Ladies Auxiliary, the members and the Board
of Directors.
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