Hampton VFD #1

Draft Timeline: Hampton VFD #1:

We're working on a full history -- but in the meantime please feel free to peek at this rough timeline, originally put together by Janelle Cannon...

TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
The Establishment of Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department #1

1917-1920 Fire calls are routed through Pittsburgh Pipe and Coupling and a fire siren is installed there. Plant workers are volunteer firefighters.

1920 The Improvement Association of Allison Park is formed. After several public meetings, it is decided to organize a volunteer fire department. Through voluntary subscriptions, Labor Day picnics held in St. Ursula’s playground, and other entertainments, an organized committee raises $2,200 and a Boyer-Obenchain pumper on a Reo chassis is purchased. The pumper is kept in a rented building on the corner of Route 8 and Duncan Avenue.

1923 After continuing fund raising, the $5,800 cost of Allison Park’s first fire truck is paid off.

1924 A fire hall is built on a lot on route 8 in Allison Park Village. Members donate both time and material for construction. The cost is $3,500.

1926-1930 A new truck is purchased from the Boyer Company for $8,200 and renovations are made to the building to accommodate the new and bigger truck.

1938 As more fire companies have been developed, the Department, once covering all of Allison Park, is now constricted to handle only Hampton Township, unless requested to assist in another township. At this time, a campaign is started to raise funds for more adequate firefighting equipment in the Hampton Township sector of Allison Park.

1940 The Department purchases an ambulance to provide more services to the Township.

1945 November 5—Legal name change of Department and registration as Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department #1 takes place.
November 16—H.T.V.F.D. receives Charter.
November 26—H.T.V.F.D. is in compliance with the Non-Profit Corporation Law of Pennsylvania.

1956 Some members of the Department are determined to have a fire station in the northern part of Hampton. A used fire truck is purchased and a garage is rented to create North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department. N.H.V.F.D. is now located on North Pioneer Road.

1978 A new station is built for H.T.V.F.D. at 2536 Duncan Avenue.

1979 Junior firefighters from the ages of 16-18 are now accepted into the Department.

-1998 From the time of its establishment until present day, the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department has become an essential part of the community. The group of people comprising the Fire Department, although constantly changing, have each contributed something very important and special to their community. An immense amount of their time is spent training to be firefighters and using their skills for the benefit of others. As the years go by, many things change, but one thing has always remained the same—the dedication of the volunteers at the Hampton Fire Department and their commitment to their community.