BROOKLINE FIRE COMPANY

Amidst the growing and expanding community of Brookline, five civic-minded individuals realized the need for better fire protection. On October 9 1914, after the meeting of the Brookline Improvement Association, a 7-minute meeting was held to form the Brookline Fire Company. This meeting took place at 412 Allston Road at the home of Paul A. Embick, today it is 1107 Allston Road. In November 1914, a charter was obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, designating this new organization as "The Brookline Fire Company". Thus began out 100+ years of continuous service to the community. On January 12, 1915, the fire company purchased 800' of 2.5" hose for $.38 a foot ($304). Also, on that date, the fire company began to look for land to build a firehouse.

Primary location: Havertown United States