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Elsmere Fire Company A, Inc.
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Elsmere Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary History
On May 12, 1938, 18 ladies met for the purpose of forming an Auxiliary to the Elsmere Fire Company "A", Inc. Now in our 66th year, we still meet the purpose of the organization to aid and support our firefighters and to perform such services as may be requested by the Elsmere Fire Company A, Inc. and/or Board of Fire Commissioners.
The first money making project was 'Bunko' which netted the Treasury $11.20. Today our fund raisers include Feestelijk, dinner for Election Day poll workers, and a defensive driving course. We have prepared and served food and drinks at fire scenes; prepared dinners for the Company's Annual Fund Drive and Election of Officers meetings; and during the year after their monthly meetings. We package candy and assist with the annual Halloween party.
The Auxiliary donated a 20'x30' American Flag to the Fire Company in memory of Chief Kevin Shea who died in line of duty on January 24, 2004. We also donate to local orgranizations and the North County Mission of Hope in Chiqueslistagua, Nicaragua. Our members are remembered when illness or sad times fall upon them.
We have special bonds of friendship with our 34 active, 1 charter and 13 sustaining members and are thankful for the good times shared. We still honor our Charter Member and past presidents for the fine examples they have set for us to follow.
It is with pride that we salute our firefighters on their 82nd Anniversary and hosting the first ever joint Hudson Mohawk-Albany County Volunteer Firefighters Associations' Convention.
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