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John DeHaven and D.H. Buchanan went to New York and looked over the engine. When they came home they gave their report to Council, who then signed the contract.

At a meeting of the Council, James Buyers and Lewis Guiney were appointed to investigate the renting of the Evan's Blacksmith Shop to house the engine. (The Evan's Blacksmith Shop was located on Broad Street next to the present Methodist Church parking lot.) In the meantime the Council decided it would be a good thing to buy the Evan's shop and lot. Mrs. Evan's price of $1,000 was considered too high and the building was rented for $20.00 a year instead.

When the engine arrived, Myers, Buyers and Anderson were to put it together. However, the engine was not assembled until August 14, 1894, when Myers, Buyers, Guiney and Anderson were authorized to assemble it.

A motion was made in Council by James Buyers, on August 30, 1893, that the engine, host cart, hose and ladders be turned over to the Fire Company if they would incorporate. The Borough Council was to make a yearly contribution to the Fire Company, a practice that continues today.

The continued support of the community is needed each year at the carnival, the quilt sale and with other fund raising projects. Many hours of work go into making the Fire Company the most active and essential organization in Honey Brook.