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Department History
Help preserve the people behind the calls. We’re searching for historical Abington Fire Department photos, names and memories to share our firefighters’ story.
Share a story or photo →- Our founding
Chief Curtis Gilmore’s renovated garage housed a used pumper, an 800-gallon tanker and a 1,000-gallon Fold-A-Tank.
- The first crew
22 active members and 21 reserve firefighters, including 11 women, helped begin the department’s story.
- 50 years since founding
A half-century from the department’s 1968 beginnings.
- Our tradition continues
The department’s dated account lists 15 active firefighters, including three women and one woman lieutenant. Help preserve the memories between these milestones.
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