When fire destroyed the home of one of the early families of the community on October 18, 1921, 18 concerned neighbors gathered in the single room of the Neely Public School. There, a vote was taken to secure a charter to form and operate a volunteer fire company. On June 22, 1922, the charter for the Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 of Franklin Township was received, filed and recorded -- our company was officially incorporated!

Fast forward to May 2018, we have formed a Centennial Committee and we are starting to sort through the history items we and the Borough of Franklin Park have preserved. We are also looking for descendants of our past members who may have stories, pictures, and/or memorabilia they are willing to share with us. If you can help, our committee will arrange to have someone meet with you to photograph, digitally scan, or otherwise record whatever you can share with us.

Please contact us at 412-364-5670 extension 103 (Treasurer) or email the Treasurer at treasurer@franklinparkvfc158.org if you have something to share or, if your interested in helping us with the effort, we are always looking for volunteers!