Seaford Hook Ladder and Engine Company No 1 Inc

The Co plans community events during the year to promote mutual welfare in the community and provide visibility for the Co among residents and prospective members. These events include parades to mark national holidays, e.g.,Memorial Day. The Co. also conducts an annual Christmas holiday program with Santa Claus atop a fire truck decorated as Santas sleigh for children culminating with a tree lighting and Christmas party for children at the firehouse. Co.members conduct fire safety awareness demonstrations for Seaford school children. The Co. made 6 500 scholarship awards to graduating Seaford high school students for post secondary education. The Company also sponsors other non profit community organizations including the Boy Scout Explorers of Seaford. These sponsorships are to promote the mutual welfare of the community and provide visibility for the operations of the Company among residents and prospective members. Scholarships amounted to 3,000, community sponsorships amounted to 2,725 and 6,900 was expended on other events for total of 12,625.

Recognition of members with plaques, awards, service anniversary and good and welfare recognition is an important part of supporting ongoing successful operations and maintaining order, continuity and discipline among its members. The company sponsors drills, sports and training events to develop skills, encourage fellowship and mutual welfare among its members.