The town organized its first fire company on March 15, 1923, though it had a hand pumper to fight the 1900 fire - assisted by John Benedum's ladders and buckets. The town then bought a 35 gallon chemical engine and she fought the 1904 fire plus the two 1914 fires. Then a 50 gallon engine was bought and she fought the December 28th, 1922 fire in Paul Popkin's Lumber Yard and contained it "with the assistance of the rain". In July of 1923, the town purchased its first motorized fire engine, an International carrying four 30 gallon tanks, painted the usual deep red color and bearing a loud sounding bell. A frame shack next to the jail housed it until 1927 when a brick firehouse was built. The fire Company had two rules at the new firehouse: No gambling and no liquor which was kept next door in George Lee's Barber Shop.

The Story of Purcellville
- Eugene M. Scheel

April 21st, 1974: Dedication of our new firehouse at 200 North Maple Avenue.
(Currently still in use)

"We mark another sign that emphasizes the importance of volunteer firemen...as citizens who mold and shape the decisions of their home area." ~ Julian F. Hirst

Cost: $138,297.00
Designed: Peter Lueders
Constructed: C.A. Webb