The Orange Volunteer Fire Company began in 1921 and still remains as an all volunteer organization serving the Town of Orange and greater community of Orange County. Rouse. A.J. Harlow, Mayor of the Town of Orange, helped establish the department after a fire in 1908 leveled the downtown business district. The Orange Volunteer Fire Company has been led by nine Chief’s since its establishment. The department is currently led by Thomas W. Jacobs. As Fire Chief, he manages the day to day operations of the department. At his side are 2 Assistant Chiefs which handle both the Operational and Logistical load the department undertakes each and every day. The department elects a Captain who serves as the Training Officer and coordinates monthly training and tracks training data all year long. Five Lieutenants are also elected and each is responsible for apparatus upkeep and maintenance among many other job titles and positions the Fire Chief deems necessary. The company as a whole is comprised of over 35 individuals trained in Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Truck Operations, and Technical Rescue. Annually, active members of the department accrue an average of 2,000 hours of combined In training. The hard work each member puts forth in training shows a true sense of pride for their community and the department’s success. The department operates out of the fire station located at 205 Caroline Street in the Town of Orange. Housed apparatus include:
2012 Class A 1500 GPM Pierce Impel (Engine 23)
2017 Class A Pumper/Tanker 1500 GPM Pierce Velocity (Tanker 23)
2007 Class A 1500 GPM Rescue/Engine Pierce Dash (Squad 23)
2008 Rear-Mount 105’, Pierce Velocity Aerial (Truck 23)
Other units include:
2008 Chevrolet 2500 HD W/T operating as Brush 23
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 operating as Support 23
Our Chief Officers utilize a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS which is setup to operate as a Command vehicle. All of our operations and equipment don’t come without a financial burden. The Orange Volunteer Fire Company relies on fundraising events to help offset operating costs accrued throughout the year. Of those events, they host and offer the following: Annual Fireman’s Fair, Golf Tournament, Steak Raffle Dinner, and Christmas Tree Sales during the holiday season. We appreciate the support from the community each year. If you find yourself interested in the department please contact us. Our website will certainly provide you with not only the means to contact us but learn about who we are as an organization. We encourage you to consider applying with us and serving this great community.
