~ THE 1930's ~

A new Chief, Samuel Daoust, was appointed in 1930. One of his changes was disliked by the citizenry. He felt a paramilitary look would earn respect, but the light colored khaki uniforms were no match for the dirty fires that were imposed on them.

Chief Daoust - picture taken just after he became Chief

Front Row (L to R)  Paul Lepore, Aime Gauthier, Fred Harpin, Chief Daoust, John Kenney, MikeDoyle Donald "Red" Lewis
Back Row (L to R)  Joe Brewin, Mike Cavanaugh, Floyd Russell, Alfred Beaudry, Eddie Paul
Bill McCarthy. Thanks to Ellen Brewin for the names of the fire fighters - see her Email in the Email Section

During his nineteen years , his constant request would be for a second ladder truck. While in office, he procured two 1935 American LaFrance pumpers.  He also procured a surplus army truck for brush fires, relieving the larger pumpers.

1917 White Pumper, first motarized fire vehicle owned by Marlborough
Picture taken in front of the Pleasant St. Fire Station in the 20s.

Marlborough Fire Department - Picture taken in front of the Central Fire House in 1935

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