First Tanker Photo By: Townsend's Photography

February 1, 1961 was a day to remember in the history of the company. On this date it was decided to order the first new fire truck. The new GMC Fire Truck was ordered from American Fire Apparatus Company of Battle Creek, Mich. The chassis would be furnished by Wilson's Motors of Georgetown, Delaware. The total cost of the new engine was $13,274.00. The money was borrowed from The First National Bank of Frankford.

In July 1961, the Delaware State Senate passed Senate Bill No. 97, granting the company $1,750.00 a year for the next two years.

August 1961, the company was admitted to the Sussex County Volunteer Firemen's Association. In September 1961 the company was admitted to the Delaware State Volunteer Firemen's Association.

In December 1963, the purchase of two used milk trucks from Rehoboth Dairy Co. for $210 would be made into the first Rescue Truck.

First new Rescue Truck Purchased in November 1968 Photo By: Stuart W. Mumford

February 1, 1964, the first dance was held in the fire hall. The price: one dollar per person.

Jesse S. Cobb became the company's first Junior Fireman, November 4, 1964.

In July 1965, we received a used 1956 GMC Army Surplus truck from Civil Defense, along with a 1800 gallon fuel tank used in U.S. Air Force fuel transport planes. By putting the two together, Roxana had its first tanker.

On November 12, 1966 the firemen honored the Ladies Auxiliary with the company’s first Ladies Night at the Carousel Motel, Ocean City, Maryland.

1970 Ford Pumper Photo By: Stuart W. Mumford

The minutes show that October 16th, 1968 a motion was made to purchase the first new rescue truck, In November, the company voted to construct the first addition to the Fire House, The addition was a 30' by 48' two door bay to house equipment. The new addition was completed in September 1969.

In June of 1970, it was decided to purchase a new Ford Pumper built by American Fire Apparatus. This was the second new engine purchased by the company. The cost of this truck was $25,325.91. The truck was put into service May 19, 1971.