Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

A PROUD PAST... (1961 - 1979)
The History of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

Written by: FF Clay Vaughan (Excerpts taken from: "The History of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department" by Capt. Jason Stallings)

Engine 4 1965

As the department grew, so did the size of the fleet. The department already had three engines but decided that a larger engine would better suit the needs of the community. Engine 4, a Chevrolet/Oren was purchased in 1967as the first cab over truck for the department. This engine featured a 500GPM pump and 750 Gallon tank. This purchase would set the tradition of white engines for the department.

Structure Fire 1967

Roof Work circa 1970

Training circa 1970

circa 1970

Smfd Oil 1973

Engine 3 1978

The members of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department moved into a new house in 1968 at the corner of Grace and Institute St. The building originally was the town's community center. The new building gave the members three apparatus bays that were two trucks deep, an improvement
over the original building with three single bays. We are currently operating in the same building today, sharing the building with the Town Hall Offices, Smithfield Police Department & Treasurer's Office.


	New Firehouse 1968 - 310 Institute St

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