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1955 - Work commenced and Station 2 was built to house two pieces of fire equipment. This encouraged many young men from the surrounding area to join the Fire Department. The expansion of the new station and the influx of new recruits helped to make the fine fire-fighting unit what it is today.

1957 - A hydraulic rescue unit was purchased for $297.00 for the First Aid Squad to help remove the injured from wrecked vehicles on the highways.

1969-70 - A new Ford Station Wagon was purchased for the Chief. The Fire District also purchased new hoses and equipment for the fire trucks. The department purchased new helmets and gear for protection of the First Aid Squad. Also a new portable circular metal saw was purchased to help remove injured persons from wrecked automobiles.

A new ambulance was purchased in 1959, despite the failure of a fund drive to finance the new vehicle. The new emergency vehicle was equipped with the most modern rescue and first aid equipment that could be had.

The Lake View Fire Department has had a long and proud history in Fire Prevention. With the growing community in the 1950's we recognized the benefits of teaching how to prevent fires in the home. Our program was soon recognized as a model that was duplicated throughout the state and parts of the country. The person most responsible for this was John A. Sullivan. This picture shows one of our early programs with young school children.

"We saved the kitchen sink" At a training session where we had a live controlled burn, the fire fighters got to learn the skills they need when it comes to the real thing. Hands-on-training is important to let the rookies see how the fire reacts and how the firefighter reacts to it. Here they also take a moment to pose for this picture after a long hot day.

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