Mt Hope Fire Department History
In the fall of 1972, a group of over 100 citizens of the Mt. Hope community gathered together to show their need and support for fire protection. The area was surrounded by Alamance, Southeast, Whitsett, and McLeansville Fire Departments, but fell well outside of the 4-mile allowable districts of each department. With the help of the Guilford County Fire Marshall's Office, a 6 member Steering Committee was appointed by the community. With their hard work the dream became a reality, and on December 27, 1972, the Mt. Hope Community Fire Department was incorporated.
While operating out of temporary quarters at Butch Manufacturing Company, a group of 45 Volunteers began a formal training program delivered by the Guilford County Fire Marshall's Office. After the purchase of a 1950 Pumper and a 1954 Tanker, Fire Protection began for the Mt. Hope Community. Construction of the original station began on land that was donated by Mr. Walt Thompson, owner of Butch Manufacturing. The site was situated near the geographic center of the district, and the intersection where the station was to be built provided easy access to all areas of the district. After much hard work and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor, the building was completed and formally dedicated in September, 1973.
Important Dates in the History of Mt. Hope Community Fire Department:
December, 1972 - Everett Shue was elected as our first Fire Chief
December, 1973 - Fire District Tax was voted in by the residents of the District
January, 1974 - Recognized as a Class 9A Rated Fire Department
October, 1974 - Took Delivery of our First New Fire Truck, Engine 382
January, 1977 - Cleo Barker was elected Fire Chief
May, 1980 - Took Delivery of our first multi-use Mini-Pumper, Squad 38
January, 1985 - Dean Greeson was elected Fire Chief
December, 1985 - Byron Greeson was hired as our first full-time Firefighter
May, 1986 - Extended our Fire District to 5 miles to take in areas on "No Mans Land"
February, 1987 - Improved or ISO Insurance Rating to Class 6
August, 1988 - Purchased our first Air Compressor System for refilling SCBA Bottles
January, 1989 - Purchased our first Fire Chief's Car
March, 1990 - Purchased our first Hydraulic Rescue Tool, Phoenix 55/32
January, 1993 - Tommy Gregory was elected Fire Chief
January, 2003 - Purchased our first AED (Defibrillator) and went to the EMT-D Level of Care (Advanced Life Support)
January, 1995 - Dean Greeson was again elected Fire Chief
XXXX, 2001 - Purchased our first dedicated Rescue Truck
January, 2003 - Don Perkins was elected Fire Chief
February, 2003 - Received a 2002 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Turnout Gear, SCBA's, Upgrades to our Mobile Air Compressor System, and Baseline Medical Examinations for all members
January, 2005 - Received a 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new 6-Man Custom Pumper (Currently Engine 38)
January, 2011 - Larry Moser was elected Fire Chief
While operating out of temporary quarters at Butch Manufacturing Company, a group of 45 Volunteers began a formal training program delivered by the Guilford County Fire Marshall's Office. After the purchase of a 1950 Pumper and a 1954 Tanker, Fire Protection began for the Mt. Hope Community. Construction of the original station began on land that was donated by Mr. Walt Thompson, owner of Butch Manufacturing. The site was situated near the geographic center of the district, and the intersection where the station was to be built provided easy access to all areas of the district. After much hard work and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor, the building was completed and formally dedicated in September, 1973.
Important Dates in the History of Mt. Hope Community Fire Department:
December, 1972 - Everett Shue was elected as our first Fire Chief
December, 1973 - Fire District Tax was voted in by the residents of the District
January, 1974 - Recognized as a Class 9A Rated Fire Department
October, 1974 - Took Delivery of our First New Fire Truck, Engine 382
January, 1977 - Cleo Barker was elected Fire Chief
May, 1980 - Took Delivery of our first multi-use Mini-Pumper, Squad 38
January, 1985 - Dean Greeson was elected Fire Chief
December, 1985 - Byron Greeson was hired as our first full-time Firefighter
May, 1986 - Extended our Fire District to 5 miles to take in areas on "No Mans Land"
February, 1987 - Improved or ISO Insurance Rating to Class 6
August, 1988 - Purchased our first Air Compressor System for refilling SCBA Bottles
January, 1989 - Purchased our first Fire Chief's Car
March, 1990 - Purchased our first Hydraulic Rescue Tool, Phoenix 55/32
January, 1993 - Tommy Gregory was elected Fire Chief
January, 2003 - Purchased our first AED (Defibrillator) and went to the EMT-D Level of Care (Advanced Life Support)
January, 1995 - Dean Greeson was again elected Fire Chief
XXXX, 2001 - Purchased our first dedicated Rescue Truck
January, 2003 - Don Perkins was elected Fire Chief
February, 2003 - Received a 2002 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Turnout Gear, SCBA's, Upgrades to our Mobile Air Compressor System, and Baseline Medical Examinations for all members
January, 2005 - Received a 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new 6-Man Custom Pumper (Currently Engine 38)
January, 2011 - Larry Moser was elected Fire Chief
