[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 125 (Friday, September 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1767]
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                     TRIBUTE TO EVESHAM FIRE-RESCUE

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 1998

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, on February 16, 1898, a group of concerned 
citizens from Marlton came together to seek a way to better protect 
their homes and businesses from the ravages of fire. The Marlton Fire 
Company No. 1, now a part of Evesham Fire-Rescue, evolved from this 
gathering.
  By the 1920's, the rolls showed over 25 members who responded to 
approximately 30 incidents a year. The firemen responded to calls not 
only in Marlton, but also in the surrounding areas. As time marched on 
and apparatus grew in size and the township in population, additions 
were built onto the station.
  The historic station's final relocation was to the back of the 
current Evesham Fire-Rescue property. The exterior of the building has 
been refurbished to reflect its history. Personnel are currently 
raising funds and hope to begin work to convert the Historic Station 
into a museum.
  The heart of Evesham Fire-Rescue is its people. One of the largest 
combined fire and EMS organizations in the area with 130 volunteer 
firefighters and EMTs and 18 career staff, the Department also has an 
Explorer Post for teenagers, a Division of Fire Prevention which 
provides educational programs to the public and an Auxiliary, which 
provides refreshments to emergency response personnel.
  On September 26, 1998, Evesham Fire-Rescue will honor its heritage 
with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Marlton Fire Company 
No. 1.
  On that date, Evesham Fire-Rescue will dedicate its new Marton 
Station, 105' Seagrave Tower Ladder Truck, and re-dedicate the Historic 
Fire Station and 1927 Hale Fire Engine.
  I congratulate all Evesham Fire-Rescue personnel, past and present, 
and wish them another century of service to the community.

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