Shrewsbury Fire Company

Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, 21 West Forrest Avenue, Shrewsbury, Pa. York County Station 61. Fire service began shortly after the Borough of Shrewsbury incorporated in 1834 when the borough officials purchased a hand cart. But it wasn't until 1876 that a fire committee was formed. In 1880 a fire broke out in the fire house destroying everything. A new station was built soon after. In the early 1930's stepped were taken to form a fire company and plans to replace the old firehouse when on until after the war and a new station was dedicated 8/6/1949. On 9/27/1972 an explosion in the engine room destroyed the engine bays and the apparatus. Apparatus was quickly replaced and a new station, the current one, was rededicated 6/8/1974.