The same year Norm Thompson was hired as custodian, and the Fire Chief's responsibilities were given to him even though he did not have any fire training or knowledge of fire services since none were required. The Township officials wanted Harold Losey to continue as Fire Chief, but part of the Chief's duties at the time required him to maintain the building, since he could not meet the added demands, he retired as Chief. In 1954, a new fire station was built which also housed the Township offices. Harold was also the department's first Fire Chief from 1948 to 1954. At that time, the department consisted of 18 firefighters and a 1948 Barton American 500 gallons per minute (g.p.m.) fire truck that carried 800 gallons of water and cost $13,000. The Pittsfield Township fire department was established in 1948. The History of Pittsfield Township Fire Department
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