Avon Volunteer Fire Department with Bruce Appell and James DiPace

About this episode

The episode discusses the history and significance of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department and features guests Bruce Appell and James DiPace.

In 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. This would be the first volunteer fire department of its kind in the United States and laid the foundations for a tradition that continues to be practiced throughout many American towns today. Avon is one such town. The Avon Volunteer Fire Department, with its four stations and almost two-hundred staff, is a completely volunteer-based organization that has been serving the town’s needs for over half-a-century. Joining ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Pabich, Terri Wilson

Guests: Bruce Appell, James DiPace

Topics covered

• volunteer fire department
• local history
• community service
• public safety
• firefighting

Keywords

• Avon Volunteer Fire Department
• Benjamin Franklin
• Union Fire Company
• volunteer firefighters
• community service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Avon Volunteer Fire Department, Union Fire Company

Places: Philadelphia

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