“The citizens of Sodus Point met at Guild Hall on Thursday evening, April 28th, 1910, for the purpose of organizing a Volunteer Fire Company, at which time 21 men were present and volunteered their services. The first organization was a Hook and Ladder company and a Bucket Brigade.
The Company worked with small equipment until April 23rd, 1913, when the Department was re-organized and a Fire District established in the village by the Fire Commissioners. Since that time the Department has made steady progress.
The new orgainzation consisted of 60 men and has three Companies, namely: Hook and Ladder Company, foreman, E.C.Morley; Engine Company, Engineer, Ward DeVille; and Hose Company, foreman, George Mabb.
The engine is one of the later styles of motor power, manufactured by the Howe Engine Company, and capable of pumping three streams of water at a pressure of 125 pounds, and is a 40 H.P. Rutenberg motor and also equipped with hand pumps, which at full capacity will pump 800 barrels per hour. The Hose Company has two hose carts and 1600 feet of standard hose. The Hook and Ladder Company has one ladder truck and a full line of fire-fighting apparatus.
The Sodus Point Fire Department is gearing up for 2010. We will be celebrating our 100 years of service to the Village of Sodus Point, the Waters of the Great Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario and the neighboring Communities. Check back frequently to view our list of scheduled events.
(1) Ice Rescue Training in Sodus Point - (with North Rose Fire Department)
Picture: Wayne County Fire Departments Annual Softball Tournament
Sodus Point - 2nd Place
Thank you to all of our Fans who support us all year.
