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Sodus Center Fire Department

Historic Site #:12-090   (Exists)   Type: K2 Town:Sodus
Site Name:Sodus Center Fire DepartmentGPS Coordinates:43.20179, -77.026062
Address:5521 Main Street Sodus Center New York
Description:
Sodus Center Fire Department was first organized and founded in 1923.The all volunteer unit had a hand-drawn chemical cart and 100 feet of hose.  The fire district covered a small area of about ½ square mile, Sodus Center proper. At this time the population of Sodus Center was estimated at 300 people.  The first fire chief was Fred Smith. When first organized there were about 30 members. Many of the current volunteers are children or grandchildren of former fire company members.


 
Emblem. Photo courtesy of Sodus Center Fire Dept.
 
Historic narrative:

Sodus Center Fire Department was first organized and founded
in 1923. The all volunteer unit had a hand-drawn chemical cart and 100 feet of
hose.  The fire district covered a small
area of about ½ square mile, Sodus Center proper. At this time the population
of Sodus Center was estimated at 300 people. 
The first fire chief was Fred Smith. When first organized there were
about 30 members. Many of the current volunteers are children or grandchildren
of former fire company members.



Current Inventory of Equipment

Vehicle ID:                      E-45   BR-37  TA-26  UTV Trailer  UTV R-12

Year of Vehicle               2001  1991     2009       2016              1998

Type of Vehicle               P        BR      TA       N/A               ATV Rescue

Seating Capacity             5         N/A     N/A      N/A                3- 8

Pump Capacity   (GPM) 1250   300      1000  

Tank Capacity   (GALS) 1000  100      2000  






References:

The Sun and Record December 5th, 2002 by Perry Howland