Summary
Organization name
Friendship Hose Co. #1
Tax id (EIN)
23-2205220
Address
73 S. Main Street PO Box 64Spring Grove, PA 17301
Friendship Hose Co. #1 was established in 1885, after a three home fire started in the southern part of town, It was then a group of concerned citizens decided it was time to start fire protection in the borough. With the assistance of the Glatfelter family they established a meeting to do so. Immediately after the meeting the wheels started to roll and buckets and hoses as well as the first hand drawn cart was purchased. This Cart is still in possession of Friendship Hose Co. #1. PH Glatfelter also assisted by starting lines and hydrants. By the end of1886 there was a building built and they added a horse drawn apparatus, prior to this items were stored in neighboring barns. The bell from the original fire station has been recently restored and placed in a bell tower beside our recent fire department.
As from the beginning we are 100 percent volunteer organization and we pride ourselves in volunteering and protecting and educating the public in fire safety. Unfortunately the numbers have decreased and prices have sky rocketed. We are still holding our own with multiple fundraising events. And we are very grateful of citizens of Spring Grove and surrounding areas for their support.
To provide fire and emergency services in the greater Spring Grove area, we are a volunteer organization. We respond to fires automobile accidents, natural disasters assist in traffic control when needed by local police. Our social hall is open to local organizations that serve the Spring Grove community. Friendship Hose Co.1 works hand in hand with other local fire departments to ensure there is always coverage for the residents of Spring Grove Borough and surrounding area communities.
Organization name
Friendship Hose Co. #1
Tax id (EIN)
23-2205220
Address
73 S. Main Street PO Box 64