In 1949, a group of concerned men met in Ross Buzzard’s garage where he repaired automobiles, the outcome of the meeting was not exactly what they initially set out to do. Sure, they were concerned about fire protection in the community but in a different way so to speak.

The meeting took place after a fire had destroyed the Foster Boltz residence. When this group of men met, their intention was to see that each household in the area was furnished with a fire extinguisher for their protection. The end result was the formation of the Sugarcreek Township Fire Company. Prior to that time the area was covered for fire protection by, as one member put it, "whoever showed up."

To set the stage they had no equipment, no facilities, and no training. But what they did have was the desire to help their area residents in times of trouble. It is this same desire that binds this organization today as it did 40 years ago.

The Sugarcreek Township Volunteer Fire Company does not belong to one person or small group of people. Every person who was ever voted into this organization shares a piece of its history.