On January 3, 1972 Robert J. Jones was appointed the first borough fire chief under the new fire code adopted in 1971 establishing the Shippensburg Fire Department. The nine-member fire advisory committee recommended Robert unanimously. Two other candidates applied for the position. The three company chiefs were appointed assistant chiefs.
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Brad, who were the other two candidates, if you know?
Hoss is getting awlful nosey isn't he. We will have to give him a history lesson next trip in. I might add the guy on the left hasn't aged a bit, Ha!
cw
I am just glad someone is asking questions and cares, but I am always up for a history lesson. To answer your question the other two were Ed Thrush and William (Tom) Murray (Tommys Dad). They both passed away before you got here. There was more involved in the process with picking the chief and the make up of the whole thing that does require a history lesson.
You are right CW you do have trouble seeing, unless you are willing to admit that I have not aged a bit in the last 20 years.
Are you South or North? I will drop you a email.
Ya know I am always up for some learning and history lessons! CW, we will have that history lesson while we are enjoying a fine cigar!! I'll buy this time!!
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