History 

February 2nd, 1951  - The company was founded under tha name of "Citizens of the Village of Kutztown", their purpose, to procure fire protection for the village of Kutztown. At this meeting it was also discussed to build a Dam in a designated area, to ensure a proper water source for the village.

                               Charter Members:
                                Carl Ambroisio
                                    Tony Ambroisio
                                    Kermit Brown
                                    Ray Dundore
                                    Glen Donough
                                    Walter Garloff
                                    Ernest Geib
                                    Raymond Geib
                                    Roy Houtz
                                    Ralph Kintzer
                                    Lloyd Rittle
                                    Paul Rittle
                                    Ralph Schaeffer

February 9th 1951 -  The first official meeting of the company was held.  A permanent name was established as: "Kutztown Community Fire Company No. 1."
                                  The First elected officers were as follows:
            
                                   President - Walter Althouse
                                   Vice President - Harvey Wengert
                                   Recording Secretary - Walter Garloff
                                   Financial Secretary - Ralph Kintzer
                                   Treasurer - Samuel Merkey
                                   Trustees - Harry Klopp
                                                    Roy Little
                                                    Lee Dundore

March 2nd 1951 - It was decided that future meetings shall be held at "Dundore's Old Clubhouse" until a permanent building was built. 

June 4th 1951 - The ladies auxiliary was formed. 

July 1951 - The new fire company dam was completed at the south end of town. (Located near 466 Kutztown Road Today).

August 11th 1951 - A dedication was held for the new dam, with a carnival and the Cressona Band. This was also the beginning of regular yearly carnivals, held for fundaisers. Some of the entertainment was local entertainers, as Jack Haines, Al Shade and famous entertainers as Sally Star, and the String Bands, Uptown, and Hegerman. 

January 7th 1951 - The Social Club was established. 

May 5th 1942 - The fire police were established. 

June 7th 1952 - The first fire apparatus was purchases from the Leola Fire Company, of Lancaster County for $1,100.00.

May 5th 1954 - Land was purchased, for the proce of $2,275.00 to build a permanent fire company. 

April 1953 - A 2 horse power Federal Siren was purchased and placed at Geib's Butcher shop. 

August 6th 1954 - The building of the fire hall was started. The hall would be 40ft x 60ft with a 15ft x 16ft kitchen. 

June 30th 1957 - The truck was housed in the new building.