125th Anniversary / Open House October 3
2009 is the 125th Anniversary of a paid fire department in Decatur, Illinois. (The volunteer department began in 1872). The Decatur Fire Department will have an open house at all of the fire stations on October 3 from 9 until noon. Video from WAND TV.
New uniform patch commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Decatur Fire Department	WAND Video
Slideshow: Pictures of Decatur Fire Department's first firehouse, Station 2, Rowdy, and an old steamer. The remaining pictures are the horse drawn rigs from 1903. << Back   Next>>
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