SERVICES - Friendship Hose Company No. 1, Inc.
The Friendship Hose Company No. 1, Inc is located at 15 East Big Spring Avenue. The all-volunteer company provides fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) to the Borough of Newville and serveral surrounding municipalities.
The fire company operates the following first line apparatus: 1998 Ferrar Pumper/Tanker, 1995 E-One Squad, 1981 Mack Pumper, 2005 Ford F550 Mini Pumper, 1997 Chevrolet 4WD Utility and 1982 Dodge Power Wagon Brush Truck. In addtion to teh fire apparatus, the company also operates two basic life support units: a 2009 Ford Ambulance and a 2004 Ford Ambulance. The company is presently in the process of acquiring a new combination rescue/pumper to replace teh 1981 Mack Pumper. Residents and visitors are invited to tour the fire company's museum located within the firehouse where fire company memorabilia, equipment and photographs are on display.
The 2010 Line Officers are:
| Fire Chief Joel Griffie | Deputy Chief David Bobb | 1st Assistant Chief Troy L. Wiser |
| Captain Donald Wallace | 1st Lieutenant Thomas Mohn | 2nd Lieutenant Ritchie Price |
| Ambulance Chief Theresa Bear | Deputy Ambulance Chief Jefferson Gurganious, Jr. | Asst EMS Chief Dawn Mohn |
The 2010 Company Officers are:
| President Troy Wiser | Vice President Richard M. Griffie | Financial Secretary Dorris Heberlig |
| Recording Secretary Dawn Mohn | Treasurer Nancy Baker |
One of the fire company's primary fundraising endeavors is their weekly Bingo which is held every Saturday night beginning at 5 PM. Contact Bingo Chairman Rick Griffie at 776-6451 for more details. Residents of the borough are urged to support the annual fire company fund drive as well. The fund drive is conducted every spring.
Photos depict the 2008 9/11 Memorial Service at the fountain, and our newest apparatus a KME Engine/Rescue.
