Guardian Hose Co Inc history

One of the firehouses (Protection Engine Company #2) was sold in 1914 for $35,000 as the company had been disbanded.

A 750-gallon Ahrens-Fox was purchased in 1926.

On the evening of October 2, 1931, a group of volunteer firemen, representing most of the fire companies in Frederick City and County, met in Frederick to discuss the possibilities of forming an association.

A Studebaker emergency truck was purchased in 1932, built to carry lights and other emergency equipment.

In 1951, two new Peter Pirsch pumper trucks were purchased that were rated at 750 gallons and 500 gallons per-minute.

In 1952 an opportunity was presented to the fire company and an ambulance was purchased from the firemen’s funds.

However, the company's roots date back to July 1953.

The Piermont Fire Department Underwater Rescue team was organized on March 11,1956

The first new vehicle purchased was a 1963 Miller-Meteor Cadillac.

The Thurmont Community Ambulance Service was organized in 1969.

In 1970, a two bay garage facility was completed at the rear of the Guardian Hose Company parking lot.

In the Mid 1980's, it became evident that the call volume would soon necessitate a third vehicle.

In 1982 a new rescue truck was purchased to transport the underwater rescue team and equipment to calls.

In 1986, the property of the Thurmont United Methodist Church consisting of the sanctuary, Sunday school building with a social hall and the parsonage became available.

In 1987, the company grew again with the addition of a third ambulance.

In April 1989, the current facility was dedicated and the Thurmont Community Ambulance Service finally had a facility to meet all of it's needs.

In 2007, Company 30 completed an expansion project that added a fifth bay to the existing building.