VT HCR164

Vermont General Assembly congratulates the St. Albans Town Fire Department on its 50th anniversary of community service, established in 1975

St. Albans City provided $60,000 to help launch the new volunteer fire department as a parting gesture when the town created its own department

First fire chief Roy C. Parah Sr. led early equipment acquisitions including a Maxim water pumper capable of releasing 1,500 gallons per minute; the firehouse is now named in his honor

Initial rivalry with St. Albans City Fire Department has evolved into cooperation, with Matt Mulheron now serving as fire chief for both municipalities

Secretary of State directed to send a copy of the resolution to the St. Albans Town Fire Department