Indian Land Fire Department

History:
In 1953 a fire destroyed two homes, a barn and several out buildings. The community banned together to not let this catastrophe happen again and formed the Indian Land Rural Fire Department. Monies were raised by assessing a $10 fee on all homes and up to $100 for the Pettus Cotton Gin. Both Charlotte and Fort Mill Fire Department's helped train the firefighters. The Ashe Brick Company donated 8,000 bricks toward building of a fire house at the Pettus Store. A used fire truck was purchased from the Wake Forest N.C. Fire Dept. for $1,100. James Rodgers was made the Fire Chief, and The Indian Land Fire Department was in full operation in 1954. All homes and businesses paid a fee for this fire protection. The Indian Land Rural Fire Department was one of the first fire departments in Lancaster County. Since then, the Indian Land Fire Department has continued to meet the growing demands of the community for fire protection.

Indian Land Fire Department Members:

Joseph Pezzuti Fire Chief
Steve Bailey Assistant Chief

Tom Pickard Captain
Steve Piotrowski Captain
Judge Manning Lieutenant


David Sommers Firefighter
Glyn Hasty Firefighter
Robert Bellflower Firefighter
Alisha Cozad Firefighter
Chris Kimble Firefighter
Justin Pickard Firefighter
David Spence Firefighter
Chris Miller Firefighter
Mike Gilson Firefighter
Daniel Wilson Firefighter
Raymond Griffin Firefighter

Apparatus:
Engine 1001
Engine 1002
Rescue 1031
Tanker 1021
Brush 1051
Truck 1091