Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we begin our annual fund drive campaign, changes are coming to 587 Main Street.  Our new facility has been the primary focus of the building committee these past few years. This year includes:

• Final meetings with the contractor to be able to set a date to break ground and get this project underway.
• Finalizing all necessary paperwork with municipalities and lenders to move forward with securing the necessary funds to build.

Fundraising is a major goal with a project of this magnitude, so please support us this year with our various fundraising efforts. Additional events will be announced as they become available.

• This, our annual fund drive mailing
• May 25          Chicken BBQ we will also begin selling our Gun Raffle Tickets this day
• May 31 Blue Ridge AFF/AG Vendor Event
• June 7            Meet our members and explore our trucks at the New Milford Midtown Days
• July 26           Christmas in July Craft Vendor Event
• August 11-16 Week at the Harford Fair, stop by our booth under the Grandstands
• September 21    Green Gables Fall Fest
• October 18   Parade of Lights/Family Fun Night

In 2024, Columbia Hose Company No. 1 responded to a record number of calls:

• FIRE   251
• EMS   686

Your fire company has a busy year ahead as we continue to answer your calls for Fire and EMS.  This can not happen without the support of our community. We are always looking to expand our company and new members are always welcome and appreciated. If you would like to volunteer to help your community, whether it be with Fire or EMS, please reach out to any member for an application.. 

Your contribution and support is greatly appreciated.

Columbia Hose Company No. 1