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| About the Taftville Fire Department |
| Mission Statement The mission of the Taftville Volunteer Fire Department Co. #2 Inc. Is to improve the quality of life within the Taftville Fire District, by providing a high quality emergency fire and rescue service, an excellent fire prevention program, including public education, and a fire fighting and rescue force capable of handling all types of emergencies. The Department will accomplish this mission while maintaining a high standard of training and education, maintain fire department facilities and apparatus, and interact professionally with other town and city departments. |
| History of the Taftville Fire Co #2 On May 31, 1915, one of the greatest fires ever to happen in the Village of Taftville occurred on this day at the corner of Hunters Ave and Merchants Ave. Eight Buildings were destroyed and several others were severely damaged. The only fire protection at the time was a small hose cart that was stationed at the Ponemah Mill about 5 blocks away. Many fire departments from around the county responded. After this major fire, the merchants and property owners of Taftville decided to start their own fire company. The first station was built at 15 Merchants Ave, it housed a hose cart. As time went on, the fire company purchased it's first motorized apparatus, then a chief's car and a old Cadillac ambulance. In 1968, the department needed more room to expand and the construction of a new station was started. In 1969, the new station opened and it's where the current firehouse is today. Today the firehouse has 2 Engines, 1 Tower Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Service Truck and 2 Watercraft's. |
| Click on Station for a Tour |
| Apparatus Photos |
