How it all began…

August 8, 1924 – Due to the number of serious fires that had taken place in the area of the last two years, a discussion took place and the idea to form a fire company was presented. 

August 15, 1924 – Meeting dedicated solely for the purpose of forming a fire company. 

August 24, 1924 – Town-wide meeeting date set .  Thirty-four men from the community attended the meeting, they became the charter members of the Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Company.

September 18-20th, 1924 – First Annual Fundraising Carnival was held to help secure the purchase land and equipment.  $2,400 was raised.

The fund raising carnival was held every September for over 20 years.