Attached is a Star Democrat article from Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company's 75th anniversary.
Below is history that was in the article and compiled originally by the late Mr. Herman E. Rhue.
· In 1901 the town of Hurlock had a Ladder and Bucket Brigade
· In 1905 the town purchased a Hand Pumper
· July 19, 1923, Town Meeting was called for the purpose of meeting Mr. Eisenberg, representative of the Hale Hose & Fire Pump Co., to take up the matter of purchasing fire truck for the town of Hurlock. The price was set at .$2,500. Aug. 6, 1923, Wyaft Williams was appointed temporary Fire chief of the Hurlock Fire Company. Walter Wilson was appointed chief engineer of Hurlock Fire Company.
· Nov. 19, 1923, a motion was carried that fire truck be kept at W.C. Brad-leys Garage for this Winter, compensation to be $4 per month.
· Jan. 7, 1924, Commissioners decided to a have meeting for citizens of Hurlock for the purpose of organizing a fire company. Clerk instructed to see Mr. Harper and rent a hall for that date, also to have some posters printed as well as having notice put in the local paper and one Cambridge paper.
· On Jan. 14, 1924, Hurlock Volunteer Company was organized with 30 members. At this meeting, Mr. Andy Christopher was selected to be Chief and Mr. Walter Wilson to be Chief Engineer.
· Jan. 21, 1924, executive committee met the commissioners to appoint a fire chief and chief engineer tor the Hurlock -Fire Company. Andrew Christopher was selected as chief. Walter Wilson was selected as chief engineer.
· 1925, a new hose and ladder truck was to be added to the fire company's equipment. The new truck was built by the fire company with the Commissioners furnishing truck and material.
· In the early 1900s, the Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company rented space at Bradley's Garage on Broad Street (now Food Rite) for $4 a month,
· July 24, 1928, Town Commissioners entered into an agreement with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. or Baltimore City, relative to operating a fire alarm for the town of Hurlock. Found title of P. Arrow Truck dated Dec. 17, 1930 to Hurlock Fire Co.
· Oct. 18, 1932, Record of Agreement found to consider sale of Firemen's Theatre to The Hurlock Theatre Co.
· Feb. 21, 1936, Hurlock Fire Company incorporated and adopted name Hurlock Volunteer Fire Co. 1944, fire company moved back under the theatre building.
· In Oct. 1944, the firemen went to Charlotte, N.C. to purchase a hearse to convert to an ambulance for Hurlock Fire Co.
· Jan. 17, 1947, international fire truck at a cost of $5,540 carrying 1 ,000 gallons of water was ordered.
· Feb. 6, 1948, new International truck in service. Mar. 19, 1948, building committee engaged a contractor for construction of s new fire house, to cost between $15,000 and $16,000.
· May 6, 1949, the fire company moved to the new fire house, fair present home.
· 1961, a new fire alarm system was installed (C code equipment).
· Jan. 8, 1962, the fire company changed the meeting night from Friday to the 2nd and 4th Monday.
· May 28, 1962, the committee appointee) to look into a new fire truck. They voted on Sept. 10, 1962 to purchase a red Hahn.
· Red truck arrived on Jan. 30, 1963, costing $18,946.23.
· Feb. 24, 1964, the fire company voted to buy two Surviv-Air SCBA.
· Mar. 9, 1964, the fire company voted to purchase a Blue ambulance from Georgetown, costing $6,600.
· Oct. 26, 1964, a GMC tank truck was purchased from Civil Defense Jessup, MD at $175.
· Dec. 9. 1968, the fire company voted to buy one more Survive Air gas mask.
· Oct. 13, 1969, the fire company voted to buy Truck Chassis of tank truck.
· In 1970 Tank Truck 606 was put into service. This tanker carries 1,600 gallons of water with a 750 GPM front mount pump.
· Mar. 13, 1972, the fire company voted on a new yellow truck.
· Jan. 18, 1973, a motion was made to buy a Chevrolet Van Ambulance.
· In March 1973, a Ford chassis with a Hahn body and 750 GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water capacity was put into service. Cost 34,909.57
· In 1982, A new Engine Room was added to the existing building and in
· 1985 a Ford chassis with a Pierce 1,000 GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water capacity was added to the equipment.