1947: First McCutchanville Fire Truck

April 27, 1947

On April 27, 1947  The McCutchanville Volunteer Fire Department debuted their new engine. The Dodge Lurvern Fire Engine brought in a price of $6,000 which was paid for entirely by the Benefit Club through donations and membership fee’s. The Luvern was fully equipped and painted the traditional fire-truck red. The Engine was stored in the garage of storekeeper Ralph H. Swope who was named Fire Chief of the newly created Fire Department.

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