The following was submitted by Robert Schnibbe After the Sugar Refinery Fire on the waterfront on Christmas Eve, 1875, and “other fires of suspicious origin†it was proposed that a “protective association†be assembled to address this problem along with combating the “roving thieves menacing the welfare of our citizenryâ€. “A meeting of the young men of Hastings being called for the purpose of ascertaining their different views in regards to organizing a fire company in the aforesaid place was held in A. Berberts Hall on Maple Avenue, Monday evening, January 31, 1876. The meeting was well attended and much enthusiasm showed …†thus wrote meeting secretary, C.A, Nelson. More on History of Protection Engine Company No. 1
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Chief Pecylak was very happy with the Parade & carnival & would like to thank all members & their families for their participation.
In the near future we will have a full report on the financial status. Thank you & your family for the help.
