BFPD FY26 GFOA Budget - Flipbook - Page 62
| DISTRICT HISTORY
The department held a special meeting on December 6, 1936. The minutes of this meeting read as
follows:
"Meeting called to order by President H.E. Schnadt. Roll call showed twelve members present, none
absent, and all members of the village board present. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss with the
board members the activities of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department. The chief addressed the members
present and also the board about the duties, requirements, and services necessary to maintain an efficient
operation of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department. The president of the village board gave a short talk
expressing the board's appreciation for the manner in which the fire department has maintained an
efficient operation and service, and assured the board's cooperation was welcomed at any time. After
adjournment, a social evening was had at the Village Hall, refreshments were served, and a good time was
had by all."
Building a Community
As a fire department, this group did their usual fine work during this period, and they also played a large
part in building the community. The department, along with other civic groups in town, was largely
responsible for the formation of present town parks and field house. On April 12, 1948, a special meeting
for the fire department was called by Chief Bull. The order of business for this meeting was to discuss
purchasing six lots from Mr. H.W. Schnadt to complete the park. Motion was made to buy this land and
turn the property over to the village. Mayor Thurnau, who was village president at the time, thanked the
fire department for their action and said he was sure the village board and the rest of the people in town
would be very thankful for what the department had done.
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