Wouldn't it be great to turn back the hands of time and witness Chambersburg's horse drawn steam fire engines in action? This column will look at when steam fire engines made their entry into the ...
Chambersburg's first steam fire engine was purchased for the Friendship Engine and Hose Company No. 1 in 1871. A second steam engine, a LaFrance model, was acquired for the Goodwill Fire Company No. 3 ...