| The Early Years |
1921 - The company purchased the land where they had erected the old school building. The Company by-laws were
established and approved by the Shaler Township Board of Commissioners. With all of this in place, CCVFC was granted
membership into the Allegheny County Firemen’s Association as well as the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association,
and are still active in these organizations today.
1922 – The company was in the process of purchasing more equipment to support the company and residents of the
First District. Fire extinguishers, smoke masks, first aid supplies, a fire alarm system and a bell were purchased.
1926 – On May 5th, a charter was granted to the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Company, First District, Shaler Township by
The Honorable Judge J.A. Evans of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, PA. The title was filed and
recorded with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg.
The same year, a Moon Automobile was donated to the Company by Davis E. Hodge. The members converted it into the
first motor-driven fire apparatus.
1927 – A second motorized vehicle, a Cole automobile Chassis was donated by George Fugh, which was also converted
into a fire apparatus. This truck served the community for twenty years. Notably, this vehicle won multiple awards at
many parades and Conventions for being the best “Home Built” fire apparatus.
1930 – Cherry City VFC helped to organize the Shaler Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association, which is still
active and helping the fire companies with assisting financially with injured firefighters and purchasing of equipment.
Also this year, the Shaler Township Board of Commissioners established a water supply system with the implementation
of fire hydrants. This gave responding units a greatly improved tactic for fighting fires. Members remodeled the
apparatus to carry hose, nozzles and other equipment that was needed for connection to the hydrants. The Company
also purchased new boots, hats and coats for firefighter protection. This equipment was purchased with monies made
from holding dances, card parties and minstrel shows. The efficiency of the Company resulted in a reduction of fire
insurance rates for the residents.
1934 – 1936 – The members of the Company enlarged the building by putting in a foundation with a full basement.
Members also added brick veneering along with other conveniences.
established and approved by the Shaler Township Board of Commissioners. With all of this in place, CCVFC was granted
membership into the Allegheny County Firemen’s Association as well as the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association,
and are still active in these organizations today.
1922 – The company was in the process of purchasing more equipment to support the company and residents of the
First District. Fire extinguishers, smoke masks, first aid supplies, a fire alarm system and a bell were purchased.
1926 – On May 5th, a charter was granted to the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Company, First District, Shaler Township by
The Honorable Judge J.A. Evans of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, PA. The title was filed and
recorded with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg.
The same year, a Moon Automobile was donated to the Company by Davis E. Hodge. The members converted it into the
first motor-driven fire apparatus.
1927 – A second motorized vehicle, a Cole automobile Chassis was donated by George Fugh, which was also converted
into a fire apparatus. This truck served the community for twenty years. Notably, this vehicle won multiple awards at
many parades and Conventions for being the best “Home Built” fire apparatus.
1930 – Cherry City VFC helped to organize the Shaler Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association, which is still
active and helping the fire companies with assisting financially with injured firefighters and purchasing of equipment.
Also this year, the Shaler Township Board of Commissioners established a water supply system with the implementation
of fire hydrants. This gave responding units a greatly improved tactic for fighting fires. Members remodeled the
apparatus to carry hose, nozzles and other equipment that was needed for connection to the hydrants. The Company
also purchased new boots, hats and coats for firefighter protection. This equipment was purchased with monies made
from holding dances, card parties and minstrel shows. The efficiency of the Company resulted in a reduction of fire
insurance rates for the residents.
1934 – 1936 – The members of the Company enlarged the building by putting in a foundation with a full basement.
Members also added brick veneering along with other conveniences.
