Hartsville Fire Co. Celebrating 100th Anniversary Saturday

WARMINSTER, PA —They call it a "Muster."

And the Hartsville Fire Company will hold just that as it celebrates 100 years with an event Saturday that will showcase its fire apparatus.

The fire company —one of two in the township —will hold its 100th-anniversary muster on the runway of the Warminster Township Community Park starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The "Muster" —a formal gathering of modern and antique fire apparatus —will be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The event is free to the public. Plenty of parking is available and those attending are urged to enter the park from Bristol Road. There will be food and drinks for purchase as well.

The agenda for the muster is as follows:

• 10 a.m. —Opening Flag-Raising Ceremony
• 10:15 a.m. —Parade of Hand-Drawn Apparatus
• 11 a.m. —Hand-Pumping Apparatus Demonstration
• Noon —Official Presentations
• 12:30 p.m. —Horse-Drawn Apparatus Demo
• 1 p.m. —Pictures

Fire Chief Chris McDonald told Warminster Township Supervisors at a recent meeting that the fire company started after a big barn fire on Labor Day.

The fire company —one of two in the township —kicked off festivities with an anniversary cake to start the year.

In April, the fire company showcased a new sign outside its York Road building noting 100 years of service from 1923 to 2023.

Hartsville’s past and present members gathered to celebrate the anniversary and uncover its rich history on May 20. A BBQ for members also took place.

On Memorial Day, the fire company marched in the township's annual Memorial Day Parade.

While the company is celebrating its past, it's also looking toward its future.

"For over 100 years, Hartsville Fire Company has been answering emergency calls. Now more than ever, we need volunteers to fill our ranks. If you or someone you know is looking for a new challenge, a way to give back to the community, or a gateway into a career in emergency services or a related industry, contact us," the fire company said in a Facebook post.

Anyone interested can email firechief93@hartsvillefc.org or stop by our station on any Tuesday night. Visit the fire company's website at Hartsvillefc.org for more information.