One of the enduring legacies of the General Warren Emergency Company #2 is the statue of General Joseph Warren. The General, a three foot high painted plaster likeness of the great man, has occupied its place in the company history and quarters for time immemorial. The origins of the General are unknown, and his being will be forever a mystery. [...]
Entries Tagged as '1854'
From Whence He Came: The General
October 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Front Page, History
Tags: 1854·Frank McKiernan·H.F.D.·Jack Ginnity·May15·The Lodge
Researching Haverstraw
June 25th, 2011 · No Comments · History, Membership
The General Warren Emergency Company #2 has operated continuously for 157 years, and our records, photo’s and stories speak volumes of the history of the Village of Haverstraw and it’s Fire Department. As we entered our 150th year back in 2004, we had the ability to identify the names of all of our membership rolls [...]
Tags: 1854·2011·H.F.D.·Haverstraw·Newspaper·Rockland Messenger
The General Warren Emergency Company #2
June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Front Page
The General Warren Emergency Company #2 was formed on May 15, 1854 following the incorporation of the Village of Warren, NY. Funding for the purchase of a hand pumper, hose, and quarters for a fire company was approved at that meeting. The Village of Warren, in exchange for a body of volunteer firefighters, [...]
Tags: 1854·Ever Ready When Duty Calls·General Warren Emergency Company #2·Heavy Rescue Company·May 15
