With the United States Civil War coming to a merciful end in 1865, veterans returning to Bloomsburg wanted to continue their service to the government, expend energy that was used in the battles, or perhaps simply to find a way to continue spending time with "the guys" after returning to family duties and ways.

Whatever the motivations, these veterans began an honored tradition of serving the Bloomsburg community with the creation of the first fire department in 1868.

In the early 1990's, the process began to consolidate these four companies into one single department located in a new facility.  After much work and negotiation with the help of numerous community leaders, representatives of the four companies, and local businesses, the four fire departments moved into a new facility (which had been completely stripped and remodled dry cleaning facility) at 911 Market Street in May 2000 

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, a parade processed through town, starting at the Friendship fire hall and going to each of the stations in order of their incorporation.  Taps was played at each station, as the United States of America's flag was lowered for the final time.  The parade ended at the beautiful new quarters, where the Ameican flag was raised, prayers given, and speeches offered by town dignitaries and business leaders to mark a significant point in our community's history