The History of the Glenwood H&L, E&H, Co., Inc

1927-1936

During the construction in 1927, a temporary firehouse was built and used on the Stern's farm on Grove Street.

On June 26, 1929, the new firehouse was opened and dedicated with a parade and ceremonies, with many visiting departments participating in the gala event. There is no doubt that without the benevolence and counsel of Mr. Stern, the new firehouse would never have come to fruition. To recognize his contributions to the Company. the title of Honorary Chief was bestowed upon Mr. Stern. To this day, this title has never been awarded to anyone else.

One of the driving forces for the construction of the new firehouse was Peter A. Hesse. On January 9. 1929, Mr. Hesse, who was then the President of the Company, passed away suddenly. At the time of his death, President Heese had served the Company for two years as its President.

During the years of the Great Depression -1929 to 1934, the company gave generously of its funds, and many of the members served on the local relief committees.

The fire district increased once more in size during the 1930's, with the addition of an area of Old Brookville. To provide better protection to this area, a fire engine was housed, through the generosity of Mr. Al Brown, Sr., in a cedar garage on his property located on Cedar Swamp Road, just north of Glen Head Road.

An emergency crew was organized in 1932, a precursor to the emergency medical services provided by the Company today.