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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2007 20:56:35 GMT -5
This picture is The East Columbus Independent “Rural” Fire Department from late 1969. This F600 Ford chassis had recently been placed in service after the pump, tank and auxiliary equipment was transferred from the 1959 chassis which was traded in on this 1969 model. Total cost was $3,980. Source: The Republic, Columbus, Indiana, Wednesday, November 19, 1969.Row 1: Jack “Butch” Shireman, Ben Black, Otto Gatten, Carl Weichman, Bill Maze, Roger Johnson
Row 2: Kenneth I. Smith, Donald Holland, Delton Jeffries, David Gelfius, James Green, William McClain, Charles Surber, R. BrayDavid, the building at the left of this picture is next to the Grocery that was located at State and Mapleton Streets.
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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2007 21:01:49 GMT -5
This is a picture of the Charter Members of The East Columbus Fire Department. I believe it was formed during the early years of WW II.
After the City of Columbus annexed East Columbus this department became known as The Rural Fire Department. Left to Right — Bill Adams, Rex Eddy Sr., Parry Setser, Harley Poole, Horace Pulliam, Rex Eddy Jr., Clarence S. Cook, Earl R. Timbrook, George W. Jones, Otto C. Gatten, Paul E. Gordon, W. Dale Greenlee, Edgar T. Reeves, Arthur E. Rager, John P. Zurbrugg, Benjamin J. Black, Paul A. Champion, William A. Palmer, Donald S. Bray, Jay Schooler, Jimmy King, Joseph R. Hotz, Benjamin F. Pittman, Carl Weichman
Picture is believed to have been taken in 1947
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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2007 21:03:25 GMT -5
This is another picture from the forties of the charter members of the East Columbus Fire Department.
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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2007 21:05:31 GMT -5
Below you will find a picture of the early equipment of the East Columbus Volunteer/Rural Fire Department. Two trucks have Rural and one has East Columbus on the doors of the trucks. I see one red light on the fender and one on top of the cab. Have you seen a fire truck or other emergency vehicle pass you today? I bet you can’t count all of the warning lights as they pass. Another result of increased traffic!
Without water mains in East Columbus or the county notice the extra water tank mounted on the Simi tractor trailer style truck. Notice the hand pumps on the running boards on the trucks on the right and center. One of the venders had one of these style pumps on display at the July 15, 2006 celebration.
The building at the top of this picture was on the north side of State Street. The building housed the Columbus Process Company. You can also see a trailer of The Silver Fleet System. I believe the south side of that building housed the Terminal of the Silver Fleet System, but perhaps they shipped the products for the Columbus Process Company.
I’ve checked my 1953 City Directory but didn’t find a listing for the Silver Fleet System. I’m going to add that to my list for my next trip to the Library.
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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2007 21:06:27 GMT -5
The East Columbus Fire Department. This picture was taken about 1972-75 at the Marr Road station. That location was south of State Street in the Bartholomew Industrial Park.Row one L. To R.: Marvin Bannister, Matt Ahlbrand, Ken Greenlee, Mark Robertson, Bill Maze, Roger Johnson, Bill Covert and Danny Fleenor
Row Two L. To R.: Steve Ruse, Steve Douglas, Gene Wever, Doug Hollenbeck, Tom Burns, Jim Green, Tom Covert, Sheldon Wiley and R. Bray
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2008 16:17:07 GMT -5
This picture is 1970.
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Post by richard on Mar 23, 2008 10:28:21 GMT -5
East Columbus Fire Department History The East Columbus volunteer station was created on July 2, 1942, with equipment furnished by the federal Office of Civilian Defense. Among the milestones: 1942 About 45 members form the department. The first chief is Harry Brooks, who serves for three months. Dale Greenlee takes over as chief. 1943 First trucks built by volunteers, housed at Arthur Givens Truck Co. 1944 First rural fire, Carl Schnur barn, Short 9 and road 200 N. 1945 First fire station at 2001 State Street. 1949 East Columbus annexed into city. 1954 Ben Black appointed chief. 1955 Paul Champion appointed chief. 1972 Department moved to South Marr Road. 1973 Roger Johnson appointed chief. 1974 Bill Maze appointed chief. 1975 stopped getting paid by fire run. 1977 Helped train, equip, form Harrison and Wayne township volunteers. 1981 Fred Barkes appointed chief. 1995 Tom Foist appointed chief. 1097 Kevin Green appointed chief. 2002 Barkes elected township trustee. Station moved to Repp Drive. Date unknown. Station # 2 Opened. Date Unknown. Source unknown
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Post by Kathy Greenlee Daller on Jun 14, 2008 23:02:35 GMT -5
Just googling Greenlee into the search engine and came up with your site. Very nice job! I noticed the Greenlee's you have.
My father, Jerald Keith Greenlee, was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana and I know there was Kenneth in his high school yearbook. My dad was born in 1935, son of Roy and Mabel Greenlee. Any relation???
Thank you...Kathy Greenlee Daller
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Post by Mr Steven Ruse Sr on Jul 2, 2008 22:07:42 GMT -5
Mr. Steven Ruse Sr. ..He is my Dad even though he is no longer with us. It brought tears to my eyes to see this photo. I had never seen it. This is an awesome thing you are doing here. My Dad was the strongest man I ever knew. He was my best friend. Those of you who knew him either loved him or hated him. He wasn't perfect, but he cared about this place. I remember him taking me into the firehouse when I was a little girl. First time I ever was able to get up close and touch a fire truck. First time I ever was able to ride in the fire truck in a parade. Those of you who know him, and have stories to tell, I would love to hear them. Feel free to email me. Thanks again for posting this photo. It is so appreciated (Even though Dad looks like an absolute hippie..lol) Christyl Johnson liquiddreamscape@yahoo.com The East Columbus Fire Department. This picture was taken about 1972-75 at the Marr Road station. That location was south of State Street in the Bartholomew Industrial Park. Row one L. To R.: Marvin Bannister, Matt Ahlbrand, Ken Greenlee, Mark Robertson, Bill Maze, Roger Johnson, Bill Covert and Danny Fleenor Row Two L. To R.: Steve Ruse, Steve Douglas, Gene Wever, Doug Hollenbeck, Tom Burns, Jim Green, Tom Covert, Sheldon Wiley and R. Bray
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Post by liquiddreamscape on Jul 2, 2008 22:22:37 GMT -5
My Mistake..
My name is Christyl..I did not mean to use Dad's name as the name..I am a member here now though so it won't happen again..lol
Sorry,
Christyl
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