PA Fire Company Set to Mark 125 Years
By Francis Scarcella
Source The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa.
Nov. 8 -- SUNBURY, PA -- For the last 125 years, the Americus Hose Company has been responding to emergencies and on Friday, the club will celebrate.
The 125th anniversary will kick off with a members-only dinner and gathering while older members will get to talk with the newer members about the memories.
The biggest topic of discussion may very well be the Northumberland County Prison fire that occurred in 2015, Americus Hose Co., General Manager Bob Hare said.
The 125th anniversary committee included Hare, Americus Hose Co., vice president Mike Rhoads, Brian Michaels, Americus Ambulance committee board member Tom Krieger, Wes Hare, member Joel Wiest.
“The committee did a great job with planning this event,” Krieger said. “We all thank them for their time and effort and dedication to the Americus.”
Saturday night, Americus is open to the public with various drink specials, and Valley rock band Kinsey will take to the stage at 9 p.m.
“We hope everyone comes out and sees us on Saturday,” Hare said.
“We appreciate all the support we receive and we appreciate all of our members.”
Americus Hose Company president Jerome Alex thanked the public for the support of the club.
“This is a milestone made possible by the dedication of a group of young firefighters realizing a need for another fire company in Sunbury’s Third Ward in 1893,” Alex said. “Their legacy and commitment continue today by our members as we strive to provide the best emergency services to our communities. Commitment, honor and dedication continues from yesterday, today and tomorrow.”
City Councilman Chris Reis said the Americus Hose Company should be proud of staying in service for 125 years.
“That is truly remarkable,” Reis said. “I hope they can celebrate 225 of service as they are a valuable asset to our community.”
The Americus Hose Company is the fourth oldest company in the city, Hare said.
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