| On Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, the Sadsburyville Volunteers headed to the Wagontown Fire Company, after numerous hours of preparation by various members, to celebrate with them the dedication of their new $2 million firehouse, housing ceremonies of Brush 35-2, Squad and Boat 35 and Utility 35, and 60 years of service to their community. Engine 31-1, Engine 31-2 and QRS 31 all attended this event with a total of seven volunteers.
The day began with a line up of apparatus to the rear of the new Station 35 where the apparatus judging took place. At 11:00 hours began the opening ceremonies to the day's event. Numerous dignitaries were on hand at the ceremonies to give the Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company citations on their numerous achievements through a new building and fire apparatus.
At 12:00 hours began the housing ceremonies of Brush 35-2, Squad 35, Boat 35 and Utility 35, All vehicles purchase by Wagontown in recent years. Sadsburyville members housed Boat 35, while numerous other housing companies housed the rest.
After the ceremonies began the festivities of food and drink and celebration among everyone present.
In addition, awards were giving out to various departments with the Sadsburyville Fire Company receiving four plaques. The first plaque was to recognize us for being a housing company. Engine 31-1 took first place in the Pre 1970 still in service category, which had a lot of competition. QRS 31 was awarded for the Judges Award and the company was awarded for 1st Place Overall Best Appearing Company.
Thank you for the Wagontown Fire Company for inviting us to this wonderful celebration, a good time was had by all! |
