About the department: "The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company (GVFC) is extremely proud of the apparatus and equipment that has been acquired over the past ninety-five years. We have diligently worked hard to raise money to help maintain and effectively operate a first class fleet of emergency vehicles, and to provide our community with reliable equipment and extensively trained members.
GVFC members are frequently involved in fundraisers such as the Annual Fund Drive, Chicken BBQ, Roast Beef Trailer, and many other fundraising events. The proceeds received from these events often help to maintain equipment and upgrade the existing equipment to better serve our community.
The GVFC also takes great pride in teaching children in the community about fire safety and prevention. Our Fire Prevention program has expanded over the years and has become one of the best in the state. source: GVFC website
This is an exceptional piece of apparatus (78-1 Antique), listed as the first truck purchased by the department on June 19th, 1925: "Purchased a Hale, 250 gallon capacity pumping truck with a 100 gallon chemical tank and 100 feet of small hose and 500 feet of heavy hose. Purchase price was $2,875.00." source: GVFC website
Department Information:
12611 Fire Hall Ave
Greenwood, DE, 19950
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