Chief John V. Nolan's record began with three fires in January, 1921. N-damage was reported at the vacant lot of the Nestles Food Co. [formerly Hires Condensed Milk] January 2. The pig house at the Malvern Stock Farm at 10 p.m. January 21 was a total loss, estimated at $2,000. Also in January there was a "Call to the home of Henry Michellnear Frazer. Dwelling totally destroyed. Est. $3,000 some furniture saved." A January 6 call to the Bell Telephone Office resulted in the cabinet fire being out before the Company arrived.

The John Jackson Grocery store in the Still building on King Street sustains about $500 in damage April 1. John Trego's barn near Devault was a total loss August 23 due to there being no water. Mrs. Samuel Rennard's straw stock fire was out by the time the Company arrived October 24.

Chief Nolan recorded twelve calls in 1922, the most notable fire being that of Supplee's Hardware Store (now Quann's Hardware) at about 3 a.m. on January 24.

"Malvern, on the Main Line, reports today that it has just had the greatest fire in its history. From three o'clock until seven this morning, the local fire company aided by those from Paoli and Berwyn, fought valiantly to save the Supple Hardware Company's building, on East King Street. The brick front of the structure is intact, but the frame interior and rear are gone, with a large stock of paints, oils and tool, and supplies.

"It is estimated that the entire loss is not less than $20,000. The building was erected about twenty-five years ago... (DLN) Chief Nolan reported 22 calls in 1923. On fire were woods, barns, homes chimneys, trees, a grass field, a freight warehouse, sheds, garages, and the Berwyn Keystone Garage. For a fire at the Stewart and Wilson farms in East Whiteland April 20, the Chief noted "Distance 10 miles. Six min. in service. Worked 3 hrs. 400 ft. hose laid out. Pumper in service."

On July 24, the newspaper reported "A handsome new double tank chemical engine has been received by the Malvern Fire Company and it is now ready for service in the house of that organization. It is to be used in answering calls to the country district where there is not water available for the pump of the company. It is a most up-to-date machine and adds much to the equipment of the firemen there." (DLN)

During 1926 the Trustees "built an Auditorium, and Apartments in rear of Firehouse. We have enlarged the Apparatus Room and installed toilets and lights, improved type folding doors have been put on the Firehouse."

The 1926 Trustees' report noted the following property; 1 Seagrave Pumper, 1 Reo Chemical, 2000 ft. good hose, 4 pair black boots, four pair white boots, 8 helmets, 50 pounds of soda, 1 Hale Pumper, 1 Hose cart with 500 feet of hose, 1 pool table, 11 black coats and 2 drivers' coats.

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