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NewsNovember 6, 2011

Jackson Fire Department 100 years

Jackson Fire Department celebrated its 100 year anniversary with an open house and dedication of a new ladder truck Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.

Fred Lynch
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Gary Niswonger, who became Jackson's first paid fire chief in 1977, helps dry the new fire truck during its dedication Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Gary Niswonger, who became Jackson's first paid fire chief in 1977, helps dry the new fire truck during its dedication Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
Past and present members of the Jackson Fire Department gathered for its 100th anniversary open house. From left, front row: Shawn Mitchell, Mike Grant, Dwayne McCallister, Curtis Sparks, Fay Reiminger, Butch Amann, Jason Mouser, Steve Baugh, Randy Davis, Nick Teichman, Jack Maupin, Greg Hecht, Brad Biri; back row: Chaplain John Harth, Gene Kerns, Jim Sanders, John Johannes, Joe Thompson, Vaughn Hinkebein, Les Crump, Kenny Koehler, John Clifton, Jim Crites, Gary Niswonger (seated), Curt Smith, Ralph Birk, Randy Sander, Dave Valentine, Gary Sappington, Clyde Baugh, Walter Biri, Chris Stoffregan.
Past and present members of the Jackson Fire Department gathered for its 100th anniversary open house. From left, front row: Shawn Mitchell, Mike Grant, Dwayne McCallister, Curtis Sparks, Fay Reiminger, Butch Amann, Jason Mouser, Steve Baugh, Randy Davis, Nick Teichman, Jack Maupin, Greg Hecht, Brad Biri; back row: Chaplain John Harth, Gene Kerns, Jim Sanders, John Johannes, Joe Thompson, Vaughn Hinkebein, Les Crump, Kenny Koehler, John Clifton, Jim Crites, Gary Niswonger (seated), Curt Smith, Ralph Birk, Randy Sander, Dave Valentine, Gary Sappington, Clyde Baugh, Walter Biri, Chris Stoffregan.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Jackson Fire Department celebrated 100 years with an open house Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Jackson Fire Department celebrated 100 years with an open house Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
The new ladder truck has a 75-foot reach.
The new ladder truck has a 75-foot reach.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Landon Hurst takes a close look at a Jackson fire truck during the open house.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Landon Hurst takes a close look at a Jackson fire truck during the open house.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new aerial ladder truck got its first wash and dry with help from those attending an open house for the 100th anniversary of the Jackson Fire Department Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new aerial ladder truck got its first wash and dry with help from those attending an open house for the 100th anniversary of the Jackson Fire Department Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson fire chief Jason Mouser speaks during the department's 100th anniversary open house Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson fire chief Jason Mouser speaks during the department's 100th anniversary open house Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.
Former members of the Jackson Fire Department are recognized during the ceremony, including from left, Gary Niswonger, John Clifton, John Johannes, Ralph Birk, Jim Crites, Jim Sanders, Kenny Koehler, Curt Smith and Randy Sander.
Former members of the Jackson Fire Department are recognized during the ceremony, including from left, Gary Niswonger, John Clifton, John Johannes, Ralph Birk, Jim Crites, Jim Sanders, Kenny Koehler, Curt Smith and Randy Sander.
Old fire equipment was on display at the open house for the Jackson Fire Department.
Old fire equipment was on display at the open house for the Jackson Fire Department.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new ladder truck is ceremonially "pushed" into the fire station.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new ladder truck is ceremonially "pushed" into the fire station.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A collection of old fire equipment was on display at the open house.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A collection of old fire equipment was on display at the open house.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new aerial ladder truck gets its first wash at the open house.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's new aerial ladder truck gets its first wash at the open house.
Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr and fire chaplain John Harth help dry the new ladder truck during its dedication.
Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr and fire chaplain John Harth help dry the new ladder truck during its dedication.
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Jackson Fire Department celebrated its 100 year anniversary with an open house and dedication of a new ladder truck Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Jackson.

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