One of seven fire halls in the Municipality of the District of Chester, this could be considered the central station as it is in the town of Chester. It houses the largest
apparatus complement of the seven fire stations, consisting of:
• Rescue Unit 511, a 2002 GMC 2500 series , ¾ tonne 4X4
• Rescue Unit 521, a 2002 Metalfab walk around rescue unit
• Pumper Tanker 541, a 2007 Spartan Gladiator, 1500 GPM pump, 1500 gallon tank
• Pumper 531, a 2013 Spartan Metro Star, 1500 GPM pump, 800 gallon tank
• Pumper Tanker 551, a 1997 International, 1050 GPM pump, 2000 gallon tank
• Water Rescue Unit 522, a 1986 26 ft, Boston Whaler Rescue Boat
Following is a short history of the station.
The Chester Fire Department was organized on May 1,1936. The first meetings were held on the second floor of a store owned by Eugene Publicover. The Fire Hall was completed and the first fire engine and some basic equipment was purchased during the same year.
Murray Mills was the first Fire Chief, with Scott Rutherford serving as the first Deputy Chief. The department started up with twenty seven charter members.
The second fire engine was purchased in 1953. Unfortunately, the original Fire Hall and apparatus was destroyed by fire in 1959. A new Fire Hall was completed in 1960.
Today, the Department responds to over 140 emergency calls annually within our community, which include Fires, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Technical Rescue including Water and Ice rescue, Medical First Response, and other miscellaneous calls. In addition, through our mutual aid agreements, we work closely with the other district departments to assist our neighbors in their time of need.
The Department also provides many non-emergency services supplying information and training on public safety, public awareness, and technical expertise on a variety of issues.
From Chester Fire