1947: McCutchanville’s First Fire Station

April 27, 1947

The first fire station stood in the garage of the Swope Hardware Store. Ralph Swope the store owner, served McCutchanville Fire Department as Chief until his death in 1948. Interestingly enough, Ralph’s wife was the great granddaughter of Samuel McCutchan, the man who founded McCutchanville. His son, Ralph L. Swope “Bub”, who was assistant chief at the time, was raised to the position of Fire Chief after his father passing. James France followed Ralph as Assistant Chief.

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