Volunteer Fire Company Celebrating 120 Years
"After 120 years of changes and upgrades, one thing has not changed. That is the spirit and desire of the volunteers to protect the citizens of Manassas to the best of their abilities"—Chairman of the Board of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Museum Peter Pand
The Manassas Volunteer Fire company is turning 120 years old at the end of April. The milestone will be celebrated with a gala on April 21 to be attended by area dignitaries, including Pennsylvania Congressman Curt Weldon, a volunteer firefighter, as well as other Manassas City, Prince William County and Virginia politicians who are planning speeches and proclamations for the event. According to Chairman of the Board of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Museum Peter Pandolfi, a 1966 Seagrave engine will be on display in front of the banquet hall on the night of the celebration, which will take place at Fox Chase Manor off of Sudley Manor Drive. "If it is raining that night we will use an enclosed antique," Pandolfi said. The fire company …
Erin Gibson
3:23 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
Wow John! Thanks for sharing. I would love to hear from more citizens about how the Volunteer Company has impacted their lives here in Manassas! Share here on the comment thread or email me at erin.gibson@patch.com more ›