KILMACOLM FIRE BRIGADE
KILMACOLM
Formation of a Fire Brigade
A largely attended meeting
of the inhabitants was held last night in the public halls to consider what
steps should be taken towards the securing of proper fire extinguishing
appliances. The gathering, which was the outcome of a recent disastrous fire,
when the necessity for a properly equipped brigade was emphasised was presided
over by Mr. Alexander Laird. The Chairman stated what had brought them together,
and gave a few details of the appliances required. After a long discussion, it
was agreed to form a Fire Brigade, and procure appliances. The following
Committee were appointed to make the necessary arrangements: Messrs A Laird, J
Lang, W Doig,
J Harvey, J Scott (Joiner), J F Holmes, A Jamieson, and J Sutherland. The men
who are to compose the Fire Brigade are as follows: Mr. Cunningham as Captain
with Messrs. J Ritchie, J Noble, W Miller, P M’Ilwraith, J Boyle, J Buntain, W
Galbraith, and D Brizzle as firemen. For the raising of funds to procure the
appliances, the following gentlemen were appointed to collect subscriptions,
the parish being divided into five districts (two to each district) Messrs
Noble, Harvey, Shephard, Buntain, Scott, Miller, Holmes, Brizzle, Laing, and
M’Ilwraith. A sum of about £50 is required to fit out the corps. Mr Alex Laird
was appointed convener and Mr. John M’Callum as treasurer and secretary. A vote
of thanks was awarded to the Chairman at the close.
(The Greenock Telegraph, Tuesday, February 12, 1901. Page 2)
The membership of
Kilmacolm Voluntary Fire Brigade has been reduced. In future all calls will be
attended to by the brigade for the lower ward of the county.
(Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette, Saturday, June 28, 1913. Page 8)
There is a Pocket book showing Fire Hydrants in Kilmacolm dated 1897 in the Watt Library, Union Street, Greenock.