In 1897, 25 men of the First Ward of Tarentum Borough organized a volunteer fire company. After a few years, the company became inactive. However, in 1913, the company was reorganized as the First Ward Tarentum Fire Company, and the name was changed to Hiland No. 1. The company later changed its name to Highland Hose Company No. 1, as it is today.

For a period of 25 years, the company functioned without a charter. On May 10, 1921, 45 members applied for a charter, which was granted October 10, 1921.

In January 1927, Tarentum Borough decided to build three fire halls -- one in each ward. On May 3, 1928, Highland Hose moved into its current building. A year later, the three fire companies -- Highland Hose, Eureka and Summit Hose -- voted to organize the Tarentum Fire Department.

The past and present members of Highland Hose Company No. 1 have made the company what it is today -- a great service organization -- not only to Tarentum's First Ward, but to the entire Borough and surronding communities.

Highland Hose members are volunteers -- volunteers who put their lives on the line 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to protect the community.

Tarentum Borough wants to force the three fire companies to merge. As part of this merger, Highland Hose Company No. 1, which has been in existence since 1897, will be closed. Closing the fire company will compromise the safety of Tarentum residents. It will also bring an end to the Tarentum Festival, which is run by Highland Hose.

Please help us keep Highland Hose Company No. 1 open by signing this petition, and telling Tarentum Borough to be proactive in protecting its citizens!

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