Our Commitment to Serve and Protect
As volunteer firefighters with the Milmont Fire Company, our mission is to provide quick, and professional responses to fires, public safety, medical emergencies, and disasters. Milmont Fire Company prides itself on protecting the lives and property of Ridley Township residents, visitors, and surrounding jurisdictions. The Milmont Fire Company Serves to save.
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How We Strive to Shape the Future
“We will maintain aggressive, and offensive firefighting tactics. Support a safe, and healthy fire company and provide quick and professional fire protection and services to the communities we serve. We will continue to establish a strong community relation, particularly in the area of fire prevention, public education, injury prevention, and emergency preparedness”.
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The Principles That Guide Our Company
- Teamwork– Milmont Fire Company prides itself in knowing we can always accomplish and perform so much better working together as a team.
- Compassion- Milmont Fire Company strives to foster a genuine concern for those who call us and do everything we can to improve their worst day.
- Commitment- Milmont Fire Company is committed to giving our total best every day to the communities, each other and ourselves.
- Professionalism- Milmont Fire Company prides itself in our professional appearance and service while adhering to strong moral and ethical conduct.
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The History Behind Milmont Fire Company
Milmont Fire Company was established in October 1919 with nine original members, initially meeting at Gus Ball's home on Baltimore Avenue. An interview was conducted with the last original member, Valentine Violen, about 30 years ago. The following article from 1921 details how Milmont acquired fire protection.
Those inclined toward pessimism should visit Milmont and observe the achievements of the Milmont Fire Company's members, including the Ladies’ Aid, who actively support the firemen. Milmont, located on the Chester-Darby P.R.T. trolley line in Ridley Township, comprised approximately 50 houses and an estimated population of 250.
Despite skepticism, a group of Milmont men formed the Milmont Fire Company two years prior, acquiring land on Belmont Avenue. Through dedicated efforts, they raised funds for a firehouse. At that point, they had the building but lacked equipment, relying on a bucket brigade and salvage corps, pending acquisition of modern apparatus.
Their goal was to purchase a fire apparatus on an Oldsmobile chassis, costing $5,266. Raising this sum in a community of 250 people required significant financial contributions. Nonetheless, $3,000 was raised, and the remainder pledged within a year. The apparatus was ordered and expected by April 1st.
To celebrate this success, the company held a sauerkraut dinner and dance. The event was packed, with attendees from Milmont and surrounding areas. The dinner featured Hungarian, German, and American-style sauerkraut, with pork from Thomas Glennon's farm, who offered all his livestock if needed.
The celebration was attended by George Hill, President of the Delaware County Firemen’s Association, Burgess William Johnson of Ridley Park, Jimmy Dougherty of Leiperville, and Charles Gallagher of Folsom. Thomas Glennon, James B. DeHaven, and Joseph Hesch formed the Entertainment Committee.
The Milmont Fire Company officers were: Thomas Glennon, President; George Kauffman, Vice President; Joseph Hesch, Treasurer; James B. DeHaven, Financial Secretary; Joseph Kayrack, Recording Secretary; and Gustavus Ball, Chief.
The dedication of the original Milmont Fire Co. House from 1921. The firemen built their own building. This building stood where their rental hall is today.
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