Historical Background:

The Glasgow Fire Department was established in 1884 as a bucket brigade. The department was at that time a volunteer department. Whenever a fire was reported, a local hardware store was opened and the buckets were brought out, with water being used from the big spring located just off the square in Glasgow. The first hose cart was purchased in 1890, the first truck in 1919 and the first pumper in 1925. The pumper is still maintained at the fire station located on Broadway. It is now referred to as Granny and is used in various community events. In 1942, the station was located on West Wayne Street and manned by 5 volunteers sleeping in the upstairs and getting paid $10.00 a month. The station was later located in the public safety building on South Broadway. A second fire station was opened in 1975 on Cross Street.