The History of the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department 

With bravery and dedication, the History of the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department honors the commitment and strength of American fire departments. Igniting with an 1898 lumber mill fire, leaving residence helpless to the blaze, the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department was established. Water carts to modern day fire fighting equipment are discussed as this lecture revisits the stories of families and businesses protected by the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department, enabling a community to grow. Meet “Junior” the firedog, ride along on an American LaFrance and learn of the Edgewater fire that was fought by ten neighboring fire departments through The History of the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department.