Croft Corners Fire CO.

     Towards the close of 1950, a small group of public minded citizen's of the area got together and discussed the possibility of forming a volunteer Fire Company to afford better fire protection to this growing community. This was the embryo from which sprang The Croft Corners Fire Company, Engine 5, of the Arlington Fire District in 1951.

     On January 24,1951, the first meeting was called and attended by 57 residents of the district. A slate of officers, with Fred W. Nilson as president was elected for the year.

     The young fire company immediately considered itself with the problem of obtaining a Fire House site and the task of raising funds for the purchase of this land. This site was purchased in the Fall of 1951. At the this time, also, it was deemed advisable to incorporate and take title to the land in the name of the corporation. Incorporation and the taking title to the property was accomplished in the Spring of 1952.

     The company now had a piece of property on which to build a Fire House and rough plans as to the type of building they wanted to erect. With the aid of Charles Cooke, prominent Hudson Valley architect, was enlisted to improve upon and lend architectural balance to the plans we had. It was agreed that the fire house, in appearance, should blend with neighboring public buildings and homes.

On noon, August 14 1952, "Our Fire Engine" was put in service and given a temporary home at the Croft Corners Service Station. since that date, the firemen of Engine No. 5, have set an enviable record for attending Fire Schools, Fire Drills and the answering of "calls" to help fight fires. The Company can point with pride to it's achievements in this department.