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A History of South Vineland Fire Company No. 1

     In the late winter of 1919, the cry of "Fire" rang out of Main Road and Sheridan Avenue. Almost instantly, the darkness around the John Bartholomew home illuminated into a reddish glare. The Dan Sanders and Fred Anthony families rushed to aid their neighbors, but with no equipment were helpless. The house was destroyed. This was only one of the many disastrous fires which afflicted the South Vineland community.
     The citizens realized that the distance form Millville and the borough companies was a handicap. They knew a local fire company was desperately needed.
     Two preliminary meetings were held in July and August at the South Vineland school to discuss the mechanics of forming this essential company. The first organizational meeting was held on Septmeber 2, 1919 with 32 charter members in attendance.
     Charles Davall was chosen as President; D.D. Sanders and C.E. Howe, Vice Presidents; and John Weed, Secretary. Bylaws were adopted and a Board of Trustees was elected including M.J. Sweet, Albert Morrison and Louis Castellini.
     Headquartered at Main and Sherman, the new company called themselves South Vineland Company 1 and purchased a Ford Chemical truck at a cost of $1650.

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