History of MFPD

FIRE LADDIES HAVE MOVED INTO THEIR NEW BUILDING

THE BEST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COLORADO IS NOW

LOCATED IN THE BEST EQUIPT AND MODERN STRUCTURE IN STATE

IT COST ABOUT $6000.

The Montrose fire department took possession of its new headquarters on Uncompahgre avenue on June 19,1910.

The structure is a very pretty one and Montrose should be justly proud of it. It has been built of Buckley white pressed brick and this sets off well inscriptions “No.1″ and “M.F.D., which have been placed in front in black and gold. It is two stories in height and surmounted by a tall street tower, where an electric bell will be installed sometime in the near future. The clapper will be rung by means of a small motor and the sound may be heard for a long distance.

On the lower floor the apparatus and wash rooms are located. Here the wagon and horses will be kept and the hose drained after a fire.

The upper floor is given over to a dormitory and bath, locker, feed and club rooms. The building is fitted up in the most modern style and has everything in the way of equipment and convenience that could be desired.

Among the features of special interest is the greased pole used to facilitate the descent of the fireman from the upper to the lower floor.

A new fire bell has been mounted on the new steel tower that has been erected on top of the new fire station. The big bell weighs one thousand pounds

From the history book “Montrose Fire Department – First 100 Years”.
Used with permission of Donna M. Freeman.

More Information and History to come.