A large group of interested citizens met on Saturday, August 8, 1885, in the school building. Their purpose was to organize a fire company for the protection of property.

The engine house was built on a lot 33 ft. x 264 ft. on East King Street, purchased from Lewis Rickstine and wife, Louisa, for $700. Drawings and specifications cost $20.00. The Building itself, erected by John Eliine, cost $3000.A charter was granted on March 3, 1886. Official dedication was Nov. 18, 1886. The fire bell, atop the engine house was purchased January 3, 1887 for $98.62. The total cost upon completion was $5398.42.

In October, 1951, an addition to the building was begun.

In 1964 another addition was begun and completed early at a cost of $39,500.

In the 1991 another a large addition to the back of the building was added. In 1985 a building was erected on the site of the former tennis courts on Locust Street for use during the annual carnival.