Bios transcribed by Kay R. & History by Jan Cortez
Fire Department
The volunteer department of the village was governed by fire wardens - that is, it was so laid down in the charter. But the firemen refused, at times, to recognize the authority of these officers, and in November, 1850, a board was appointed to examine into the condition of the apparatus, and judge the refactory members of the fire department. Until the organization of the paid department, however, reform and improvement was slow. The present paid fire department was organized in October, 1877, and consists of three hose steamers, one hand engine, hook and ladder, three hose carts and one supply cart. Thirty men comprise the force. There are four engine houses - the Phoenix Company have their headquarters on Main street, W.H. Doe Company, on HIgh, the Brooklyn on Sixth, and the Niagra Hand Engine Company on Main. C.S. Hasbrouck if Chief Engineer.
