Built by neighbors,for neighbors.

The C. C. Camp Volunteer Fire Department (Station 65) was organized in November of 1980 by a group of concerned community leaders who saw the need to protect their families and homes from the threat of fire. The first meetings were held at the Friendship Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, where plans were made for the kind of facility and fire apparatus that would be needed.

Like every new department, the main problem was money. Fundraisers were planned and the community Senior Citizens Club contributed in a great way, raising a tremendous amount of money toward the building and fire apparatus.

Our first truck was a 1969 Chevrolet C-50 oil truck converted into a tanker, used in conjunction with a pumper borrowed from a neighboring fire department. In the fall of 1983, after enormous planning and fundraising, the dream of a new fire station became reality. In July of 1984 we put into service our first new fire engine — a 1984 Chevrolet C-70 Emergency One with a 1,000 GPM pump and 750-gallon booster tank.

Beyond fire protection, we serve through community projects — including our annual Christmas Project, where the department and area churches distribute food baskets and gifts to the needy and elderly.

Today the department provides fire and medical protection for our community. We are proud to be made up mostly of volunteers who give their free time to serve others. To everyone who has supported us through the years — members, community, local industry — thank you.