Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Celebrates 100 Years of 1925 Ahrens-Fox

Centennial celebrated for fire engine at Shenandoah museum - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH - "How many people celebrate the birthday of a fire truck," Phil Groody said as he emceed such a celebration Saturday in Shenandoah. The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society held an open house, parade, and celebration for the centennial of its 1925 Ahrens-Fox fire engine. Museum Curator Michael Kitsock said the truck was originally built

Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Celebrates 100 Years of 1925 Ahrens-Fox

The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society in Shenandoah hosted a centennial celebration on Saturday, June 7, 2025, marking the 100th anniversary of its prized 1925 Ahrens-Fox piston pumper fire engine. The event, held at the Society’s museum on North Jardin Street in Shenandoah, began at 1:00 p.m. with an Antique Fire Truck Parade featuring a collection of fire apparatus dating back to 1975 or earlier.Retired Ashland Fire Chief Phil Groody served a…