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Town of Unionville, NC company history timeline

1959

On November 16, 1959, Chief Matava resigns and Joseph Lesiak is elected to lead the Company.

In 1959, the Company votes to form a junior auxiliary for the young men of the town.

1962

A Ladies Auxiliary was added to the fire company in 1962, providing critical support at fire scenes and through fundraising activities.

1963

1963, in retrospect, becomes a major turning point in Tunxis Hose history as Captain Raymond Fiora initiates the first Emergency squad.

1968

The carnival is greatly expanded with the addition of fireworks at the 75th anniversary in 1968.

1969

On June 1, 1969, Chief Lesiak and his men fight the worst fire in Unionville history.

1975

In May of 1975, Tunxis Hose Company takes delivery of a 2500 gallon tanker.

Fire company officers worked with local township supervisors in 1975 to develop a plan for ongoing financial support.

1978

In 1978, Tunxis Hose undergoes radical Changes as Chief Lesaik resigns in July.

Mutual aid was becoming a normal activity, and the Southern Chester County Fire Chiefs Association was formed in 1978 to coordinate training, purchasing, and response.

1980

Work began in May of 1980 and was completed in early December of the same year.

1981

Open house and dedication was held on January 18, 1981.

1982

The darkest potential outcome of volunteer firefighter service came to Po-Mar-Lin on May 25th, 1982.

1986

The winter of 1986-87 is marked by a series of serious structure fires which place a severe strain on both men and apparatus.

1990

1990 marked the election of a second generation firefighter, Bernard B. Erickson, as the eighth elected Chief of Tunxis Hose Company.

As Chief Erickson and the Company prepare to enter the Company’s second hundred years, countless hours of training and planning are spent to meet the complex firefighting problems of the 1990’s.

1991

Finally, a 1991 Boardman pumper (Engine 2, still in service today) is received and immediately following its delivery, proves to be quite capable of meeting the firefighting needs of Unionville for many years.

1994

Unfortunately in July, 1994, fire destroyed Unionville Presbyterian’s sanctuary.

1999

They felt that the church building and the land would be best used for Unionville and its citizens as a town hall.On December 9, 1999, Councilman Randy Baucom, representing Unionville Presbyterian Church, offered its fellowship hall to the Town of Unionville as the new Town Hall.

2000

The first Town of Unionville meeting to be held at the new location of 1102 Unionville Church Road took place on February 17, 2000.

By 2000 it was clear that the original firehouse needed to be replaced, and a major fund drive was initiated to construct a modern fire station.

2002

**Unionville Town Council approved and adopted the Town Seal on April 15, 2002.

2005

The new station, located adjacent to the original, was completed in 2005 through the support of many organizations and individuals.

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