History
On June 15, 1926 Aubrey J. Harrell called for a meeting at Wallace Motor Company. For many years there had been a discussion about forming a formal fire department by state standards. âNow is the timeâ he said, âThey say a town is only as good as its citizens, but I tell you a town is only as good as its fire departmentâ. And so it began fourteen members with Aubrey Harrell as Chief. A fire truck and some equipment was ordered, and by January 1926 we met state standards.
Mary E. Hoffler Lanier told a story as of a very small child she watched a fire on a Sunday on S. College St. near the Methodist Church. The Wallace Fire Department bucket brigade battled the fire. She said later that week her father (Willard Hoffer, future second fire chief and later Mayor of Wallace) and her Uncle (Aubrey Harrell, the first fire chief) went to pick up the 1926 Graham Brotherâs Dodge fire truck. This was the first fire truck in the area. It cost $4,000.
December of 1952, a bond referendum was passed which included a new 300,000 gallon water tank to replace the small wooden tower that was there, many more fire hydrants, and a new pumping truck for the fire department.
March 3, 1953 American LaFrance was awarded the contract for a pumping truck for sixteen thousand dollars. On May 7, 1953 Wallace Enterprise headlines read âWALLACE NEW FIRE TRUCK TO BE UNLOADED IN THE MORNâ. The story read, âArriving this week by boxcar put on the side rail of ACL (Atlantic coast Lines) and left sealed and waiting for representatives of the American LaFrance Foamite Company, makers of this big firefighting piece of equipment to break the seal and inspect itâ The apparatus was put in service May 14, 1953

CHIEFS SINCE 1926
past to present
- Aubrey Harrell
- Willard Hoffer
- Graham Pope
- Robert Frank Boone
- Thomas Townsend
- Chuck Farrior
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Excellence
Serving our community with a professional manner and providing the best service to our customers.Teamwork
We value teamwork, participation, and pursuit of win/win solutions as Essential elements of our operating style. We work as a team with other county departments and government agencies.Safety
We strive to provide the best equipment and training for our Members, to accomplish our mission safely.Integrity
Maintain the highest ethical standards. Treat ourselves and others With dignity, honesty, and respect.Community Service
We believe we have a duty to be involved in the community where we serve.Pride
We take pride in ourselves as individuals, our department as a team, And our citizens as a community.Preparedness
By combining all components of our core values, the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department will maintain its constant state of Readiness to meet all threats and challenges.Dedication
We demonstrate dedication to improve quality and service to our Patients and our members through teamwork, cooperation, and lifelong learning. If you are interested in joining our organization please fill out the form below. One of us will be happy to answer any questions you may have and meet you at the station to receive an application. *One must be 18 years of age or older to apply to be a full member of the Wallace Fire Department. Junior Members must be 16-17 years of age.Fire Prevention
Test your smoke alarms regularly
Press and hold the test button down and if your alarm sounds weak or doesnât turn on then your batteries need to be changed.Inspect your A/C and heating unit
Clean your air filters regularly and if you use a space heater keep it clean of dust.Clean your stove and oven
Anytime food bubbles over in the oven or on the stove clean it immediately after use and has had time to cool down.Never leave your kitchen
Anytime you have to leave your kitchen for a long period of time turn your stove off and oven.Check dryers after use
Always clean your lint trap after every load and check behind the dryer just to make sure no lint is building up behind the machine.Maintain all power cords
Power cords tend to get hot during use so never run them under rugs and check to see if the cords have been frayed or chewed as this can cause a fire.Properly store flammable products
Everyday products such as hairspray, shaving cream, perfume/cologne are flammable products so store them away from heat in a cool environment.Caution with candles
Keep lit candles away from curtains, blankets and other flammable materials because it doesnât take but a second of you being asleep, going to the kitchen or leaving the room before you have a fire breaking out.Fireplace safety
Make sure there is a door between the fireplace and your flooring and never leave a fire going if youâre home alone.Fire Extinguishers in the home
Keeping fire extinguishers in your home is a good way to prevent a fire from growing after its started and keep the extinguishers up to date also.What To Do After A Fire
- Find a safe place either if itâs at a hotel or friends your number one concern is your family.
- If you have house insurance get in contact with your insurance company but if you donât have insurance get in contact with american red cross.
- If you have pets take care of them because they will be scared after fire.
- Under any circumstances do not enter your house after the fire without the fire departments say so.
- Get your finances straightened out this being said either contact your landlord or mortgage lender.
Engine 255 Pierce 2010
- Arrow XT raised roof
- 4 door â 6 man
- Detroit 515 HP
- 1500 GPM â 1000 gallon tank
- Waterous single stage pump
- Allison Gen IV transmission
- Husky 12 foam system
- Hydraulic KW generator
- Hurst pre-connect cutter
- Hurst pre-connect spreader
- 1.5 inch pre-connect rubber bumper line
- 1.75 inch rubber cross lay with mini deluge
- 2- 1.5 inch cotton pre-connect cross lay
- 2 â 2.5 inch pre-connect rear with deluge
- 1200 ft. of large diameter hose
- Quick dump
- Medical supplies and backboards
- 7 SCBA with 4 spare bottles
- Light tower
- PPV saw
- Bullard camera
- Attic and extension ladder
- 6 and 8 ft. pike pole
- Hose reel
- Roof ladder
- Top mount pre-piped delug

Engine 254 Pierce 1994
- Lance 4 door â 6man
- Detroit 400HP
- 1500 GPM â 750 gallon tank
- Waterous 2 stage pump
- Allison HT740 transmission
- Onan 4.0 generator
- 1.5 inch pre-connect bumper line
- 1.75 inch rubber cross lay
- 2 â 1.5 inch rubber cross lay
- 1 â 2.5 inch rear pre-connect with mini deluge
- 1 â 2.5 inch rear pre-connect
- 1200 ft. large diameter hose
- 7 SCBA with 6 spare bottles
- PPV saw
- Attic and 35 ft. extension ladder
- 8 and 10 ft. pike pole
- Hose reel
- Roof ladder
- Top mount pre-piped deluge

Engine 256 Pierce 1999
- Dash raised roof
- 4 door â 6 man
- Detroit 430 HP
- 1500 GPM â 1000 gallon tank
- Waterous 2 stage pump
- Allison transmission
- Foam system
- Winco 4500 generator
- 2 â 1.5 inch cotton pre-connect cross lay
- 1 â 2.5 inch rubber cross lay with mini deluge
- 1 â 2.5 inch cotton pre-connect
- 1 â 3 inch rubber pre-connect/supply
- 1200 ft. large diameter hose
- Quick dump
- Defibrillator
- Medical backboards, 02 bottles
- PPV, Rit bag, Camera
- 8 SCBA with 4 spare bottles
- Attic, roof, and 35 ft. ladder
- 6,8,and12 ft. pike pole
- Hose reel
- Pre-connect bumperline
- Top mount pre-piped deluge

Tender 259
- Cab over Ford 1987
- 2 door â 2 man
- 1000 GPM â 1000 gallon tank
- Waterous 2 stage
- 1.5 inch rubber side mount
- 2 â 1.5 inch cotton pre-connect
- 1500 ft. 2.5 inch cotton pre-connect
- Quick dump
- 1500 gallon dump tank
- Haz-Mat supplies
- 5 SCBA
- Attic ladder
- Roof and extension ladder
- 6,8, and 12 ft. pike pole
- Hose reel

258 Heavy Equipment
- 2 door â 2 man
- Winch
- Light tower
- Refrigerator
- 4 light stands
- Stokes, Backboards
- Medical bag, Defibrillator
- Rescue jack system
- Air chisel, 2 electric reels
- 2 air reels, 4 02 bottles
- 5 SCBA with 11 spare bottles
- Cascade system
- Hurst spreader pre-connect
- Hurst cutter pre-connect
- Roof saw, Chain saw
- 2 Gas PPV
- Hydraulic jacks
- 3 high lift jacks
- 5 life vests

257, QR-7
- F550 XL Super Duty
- 4 door â 5 man
- Foam system
- Portable hydraulic pump
- Hurst combination tool
- Front mount deck gun with joystick control
- Hose reel â 1.5 brush line
- 1.5 inch cotton pre-connect
- 1.5 inch rubber pre-connect
- 2.5 inch cotton supply line
- Medical bag, 02 bottle, Stokes
- Chainsaw, Electric PPV
- 4 SCBA with 4 spare bottles
- 6 and 8 ft. pike pole
- Winch, Air chisel
- Scuba fins, Mask
- Life vest with white water helmets

2510 B.A.R.T.
- Brush unit
- M51A1 6 wheel drive
- 5 ton
- 250 GPM â 750 gallon tank
- 2 hose reels
- 1.5 inch pre-connect
- Throw ring
- Life jackets

Command Unit
- Ford 2013 F150 XL
- 4 door â 5 man
- 4 wheel drive
- Compartment and pullout tray
- One SCBA
- Fire extinguisher
- I.C. station in the back

Boat
- 16 ft foot aluminum frame
- 25 H.P. four stroke engine
- LED light bars and flood lights
- Throw ring rope
- Rope
- Life jackets
- Throw bag

1926 Graham Brothers Dodge
- âFortify For Fire Fightingâ
- 2 chemical tanks
- Hose reel
- Ladder
- Pike pole
- 2 lanterns

1953 American LaFrance
- Fomite 700 series pump
- 750 GPM â 500 gallon tank
- V â 12 gasoline engine
- Twin flow pump
- Open cab design
- Extension and roof ladder
- Pike pole
- Axe
- Extinguishers
- 2 flash lights
- Hose reel
