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Wendelville History - About US!!
The
Wendelville Fire Company was founded in 1921 in a donated building and
land. The charter members remodeled the old building to better serve
their needs. Their first piece of apparatus was a Model T Ford which was
outfitted by American LaFrance for a total of $2,500.00 . The fire
company served the community in all types of emergency situations. They
also provided a social aspect to the community with many dances,
fundraisers, and the annual field days.
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In
the late 1960's, pressure from neighboring fire companies created the
need to expand service in the town. A parcel of property was purchased
on Main Rd in order to build a substation. Wendelville Hall 2 was
dedicated March 2, 1969. Also around this time an old schoolhouse
was purchased from the town for a token fee. This building on East Canal
Rd was remodeled, by the members, to house fire apparatus and
Wendelville Hall 3 was brought into existence. Hall 1 was finished as it
stands today on Campbell Blvd in 1977.
Ambulance service was first provided in 1969. Emergency Medical
Service now accounts for around 75% of all calls. We are a NYS
certified ambulance that provides a BLS level of care. We also
utilize paramedic services form local companies. Today
we provide emergency services for the Town of Pendleton which
encompasses approx. 27 square miles. We also provide mutual aid
assistance to the neighboring fire companies when needed. Our company
utilizes 3 engines, an ambulance, a brush fire truck, a cold
water rescue trailer, and a fire prevention trailer to educate, serve
and protect the Town of Pendleton.