The Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Company was once named the Good Will Fire Company but unknown how long it was used and when it was first named that. On January 28, 1916 the seven trustees of the Newton Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company No.1 petitioned the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County to become incorporated in accordance with the provisions of the act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled 'An Act To Provide For The Incorporation And Regulation Of Certain Corporation' approved the petition of the 29th day of April A.D. 1874.
On the 28th day of February 1916 A.D. the president judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County PA, signed a decree approving and granting the articles of incorporation and the company be known as the 'Newton Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company' and on February 18th, 1946 they went on and also joined the State Volunteer Fireman's Convention for the first time. And on October 6th, 1947 they joined the Mifflin County Fireman's Association. On February 16th, 1948 the company established regular monthly meetings to take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month and still the same today. In 1949 they started a fund to purchase a new pumper and on March 15th, 1949 the company also joined the Huntingdon County Fireman's Convention for the first time and still remain a member today. On December 31st, 1949 the Ladies Auxiliary closed their charter membership. Then as time went on the company purchased the 1st pumper in 1951 and it was a 1950 Chevy Central with a 500 gallon tank and 500 gpm pump and it was made in Missouri. Also in 1951, the name of the Newton Hamilton Volunteer Fire Company was changed to include Wayne Township thus the name was not adopted and and signed until May 5th, 1953. A judge then amended the Articles of Incorporation and the judge of Mifflin County made it official on the 16th day of June 1953 and the name was then and still known as the Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Company.
In 1954 the company purchased a 2nd pumper, a 1954 Chevy 1300 gallon tank and 750 gallon per minute pump. In 1971 the company purchased a 1966 Chevrolet Van that carried the SCUBA equipment, rakes and portable tanks for brush fires, and also to pull the SCUBA boat. Also in 1971 the fireman hosted the 25th Annual Huntingdon County Fireman's Convention. In 1972 the fire company suffered $43,000.00 worth of damage due to the 'Flood of 1972', in 1973 with the help of the Federal Government a new modern firehouse was constructed on Kinsloe Avenue and dedication of the $133,000.00 firehouse was held on Saturday December 1st, 1973. On July 6th, 1974 the company hosted the 28th Annual Fireman's Convention with the largest crowd of people (over 7,500) and with the profits from this event the company purchased a new alarm system.
In 1974 a new Howe Tanker with a 1500 gallon tank and a 1000 gpm pump was received and placed into service. And also in 1979 the company purchased and placed into service a 1979 Howe pumper with a 1000 gallon tank and a 1000 gpm Waterous pump which is still in service today as Engine 26-1. On January 3rd, 1984 the company applied for fire calls to be dispatched through the Huntingdon County Communications System.
May 6th, 1986 the company purchased a Chevrolet extended cab pick-up truck with accessories for $22,000.00. On July 15th, 1986 the agreement between Mount Union Ambulance and the Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Company's 1st Responders Unit was signed. On November 29th, 1989 the company was recognized as a Quick Response service by the Local EMS Council.
June 19th, 1990 received notification of a meeting on June 28th to discuss being part of the County Wide Communications and 911 System.
January 1st, 1991 established a uniform dress code for parades, memorials, and formal activities.
October 1st, 1991 a $35,000.00 loan at 2% was approved by PEMA for refurbishing of the 1974 Howe Tanker and on December 13th, 1991 the Tanker was refurbished and returned to service.
January 1st, 1992 the 911 Emergency Dispatch of Mifflin County became officially in service and we were then being dispatched by them.
September 17th, 1992 the members of the Newton-Wayne Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary changed the organization name and By-Laws to the Newton-Wayne Fire Company Auxiliary, hereby accepting male and female members.
An on February 2nd, 1993 approved the truck committee to proceed to secure bids to refurbish the 1979 Howe Pumper, also the company purchased a new tanker in 2000 from E-ONE and placed into service as Tanker 26-1. The company and residents have lots of past memories. |