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Chartered in 1949, the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 ran between 30-50 calls a year, most of them being brush fires. The three-bay firehouse (shown below) was built by the members in 1950. As time went on, the town population grew, which in turn boosted the call volume. Two other fire companies were formed to help protect the expanding township: these being the Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1, and the Central Monroe Fire Department. Seeking independence from the other fire companies, the Township of Monroe was petitioned to form separate fire districts. The township agreed, and Monroe Township was separated in three independent fire districts. District #1 would be protected by the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, District #2 would be protected by the Applegarth Volunteer Engine Co. No. 1, and District #3 would be protected by the Central Monroe Fire Department.
The Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Fire District #1), also known as Station 51, proudly protects over 17,000 people living in an area of 14 square miles. The company runs seven trucks out of a single station and protects a primarily residential area, with a second station used for storage/training. The department is a public department whose members are mainly volunteer with supplemental career personnel.
The Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 currently runs approximately 500 calls a year, with a declining number of brush fires. Incidents we respond to include structure and vehicle fires, vehicle extrications, water rescues, confined space rescues, and trench rescues.
The Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our community. We are also dedicated to addressing all the needs and desires of the citizens of our community in the areas of fire prevention, fire suppression, and the effective mitigation of fires and other hazardous situations within the scope of the resources provided.
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