Hook and Ladder co. #1 was organized on October 7, 1907. At that time
they had no apparatus
so it is presumed they helped Engine Co.#1 in pulling it's hose cart. In
1908 a hand down
apparatus was purchased for $350.00.
It was replaced in 1917 with a Maxim hook and ladder.
In 1931 a more modern Maxim was purchased.
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In 1952 a Seagrave 75 foot aerial ladder was purchased.
In 1973 two major
events occurred for Hook and Ladder Co.#1. Bogota purchased a Seagrave 100
foot aerial ladder for $68,000.00, equipped with new and modern life-saving,
fire-fighting, and rescue equipment for them.
They also moved from their Main St. quarters to their new and present
quarters on West Broad St. behind Borough Hall.
In 1993 a E-One 100 foot rear mount aerial ladder was purchased and is in
use now.
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