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Ribbon Cutting for the new Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station. Pictured from left to right are Robert Carlson, E.B. Shearin, Walt Wiley, Millard "Peel" Summers, Anthony Boniello, and James DeLonga.

Palm Beach Gardens' first pumper truck breaks the ribbon to rededicate the town's first firehouse.

{Photo by Klein; Originally published through North County News; Article Preserved by Kathie Arrants}

During Fire Prevention Week in October 1978, Fire Chief Ed Arrants dedicated the original fire station "to the memory of the department's charter members, some of whom are still with us, some of whom have passed on, but all of whom have given a great…

Aerial View of City Hall Building that was used from 1971 to 2000. The building was the home of the city manager, the city clerk, as well as the police, building, recreation, and fire departments until a new municipal complex was completed in 2000,…

Ground View of City Hall Building that was used from 1971 to 2000. The building was the home of the city manager, the city clerk, as well as the police, building, recreation, and fire departments until a new municipal complex was completed in 2000.

During the first few years of the city’s history, there were approximately 35 volunteer firemen who served under the direction of Chief William F. O’Brien (1963-1968) and Chief Millard “Peel” Summers (1968-1972).

During the first few months of 2010, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue was notified that fragments of the World Trade Center’s buildings were available as 09.11.01 memorial art pieces for local municipalities. The city council unanimously approved…