Stockton Fire Department Celebrating 105th Anniversary

This weekend will be a celebratory one for a volunteer fire department in the central part of Chautauqua County. The Stockton Fire Department is getting ready to host its 105th Anniversary Celebration at the Chautauqua County Fireman's Grounds. Two members of the department were guests on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday. Bob Morse provided a history of the department, beginning with how it formed in 1921...

Bob Morse: how the Stockton Fire District formed

Chief Roger Salhoff says the department is celebrating that particular anniversary because the COVID-19 pandemic would not allow for a 100th anniversary celebration in 2021...

Roger Salhoff: challenges from COVID-19

The celebration will take place on Friday and Saturday. There will be a bonfire, food and music on Friday. Saturday will feature the christening of the fire department's new truck, as well as all-day activities, demonstrations, food vendors, raffles, and a fireworks show.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Roger Salhoff and Bob Morse.

Photo by Greg Larson