The Revloc Volunteer Fire Department was established by Glenn Reese, Bill Fulton, Dennis Robbins, Bob Banfield, Sr., Bob Banfield, Jr., Bill Kinnan, Joe Kinnan, Don Flick and Ed Galligan in July 1959. The men purchased a 1948 Ford Pumper from the Hastings Fire Department to begin their venture. To report an emergency, the public had to call GR2-7102, which would relay phone calls to Glenn Reese, Ed Galligan, and Ron Mowan. With a necessity to store their new pumper, the men purchased a 3-car garage from the former Bethlehem Mins for $1.00. This facility is lovingly known by our members as The Old Hall. We also purchased a patty-wagon from Johnstown, which became the first Rescue in Cambria County. Our first QRS (Quick Response Service) call was dispatched as difficulty breathing. Responding to the scene was Fire Chief Glenn Reese and his son Bob with a resuscitator, which consisted of no more than an oxygen tank and a positive pressure mask.

In 1965, the Revloc Volunteer Fire Department became incorporated. Shortly following our incorporation, we converted a flatbed truck into a brand new piece of apparatus. This conversion included the use of a 300-gallon tank, portable pump, and a welding job. We then added some red paint and gold lettering to complete the creation of Cambria County's very first tanker truck! One of the first fires to prove the worthiness of Revloc Volunteer Fire Department's brand new tanker was at the fairground for the arena fire. In 1968, the Revloc Volunteer Fire Department officially joined Central Districts. This was shortly followed by the acquisition of the property where our current station is located from the Bethlehem Mines in 1969 recognizing our first 10 years of active service to our community!

In the following years after the acquisition of the current property, the operation continued out of The Old Hall. In 1973, it was decided that we needed to search for a new building. Our search was completed in 1974 with the purchase and utilization of The Union Hall as our newest station. Within that same year, we purchased our very first brand new apparatus to add to our fleet, a 1974 American La France Pumper! The Union Hall was then sold in 1976 after completing the current hall's construction. A flag pole was also erected at the new hall but no ball was able to be obtained for this flag pole. So, to show his intuitive creativity, Chief Glenn Reese created a ball out of a toilet bowl float, painting it silver. This addition still is located at the top of the flag pole to this day. In 1977, the new and current station was designated and Life Memberships were initiated. The first members to receive life membership were Bob Banfield, Sr., Ed Galligan and Glenn Reese. Gear racks were also created to hold and store the gear of active firefighters around this time. Each rack held 10 sets of gear, organized with the most active firefighters' gear closest to the truck bay. The first EMT's joined our crew in 1978 as well. These EMT's were Randy Radebach and Barry Banfield. Shortly following Randy and Barry's welcoming, Phil LaJudice was awarded life membership in 1978. In 1979, to close out our 20 year anniversary, we awarded life membership to Dennis (Denny) Robbins.

To begin our 3rd decade of service, we held our mortgage burning at Revloc Volunteer Fire Department. This was a major feat that deserved high honors and recognition. In 1981, we purchased a new rescue and in 1987, the truck bay was expanded and a new monument was erected in front of the station. This monument, still in place, was created to honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our great country! In May of 1988, our first horse races were held in the truck bays followed a few months later by the largest fire to date in the Department's history, the Mini Mall fire in January 1989. Our 2nd generation firefighters, consisting of Barry Banfield, Bob Boland, Jack Johnston, Paul Mallin and Randy Radebach were awarded life membership.

After the presentation of life memberships to our 2nd generation firefighters, we purchased a new tanker in 1990. Craig Descavish was elected Fire Chief of Revloc Volunteer Fire Department in 1992, being recognized as the youngest Fire Chief in Cambria County. Approximately a year later, we purchased and restored the rescue truck; increasing the volume of manpower that could be transported. Glenn Reese was also awarded a plaque at his 70th birthday party by the members of Revloc Volunteer Fire Department, signifying his life membership. Following Glenn's plaque presentation, we purchased an old government air raid siren in Oct 1993 for our fire whistle, which was shortly replaced by a new, electric siren. In the summer of 1994, the Revloc Volunteer Fire Department's members won the softball tournament at the Cambria County Fireman's Convention. As the summer closed out, we had the honor of holding our very first Firefighter's Funeral in September 1994 after Glenn Reese lost his battle. He had suffered difficulty breathing for several months. It had been the greatest tribute to one of our founding fathers and will never be forgotten. Approximately 7 months after laying Chief Reese to rest, the engine rolled responding to a false alarm in April 1995 and was deemed a complete loss. It was replaced approximately one month later by a 1995 E-One Engine in May of 1995, known today as Rescue Engine 44. After several hours of hard work and dedication, we also received the honor of our QRS certification in November 1995 followed by the awarding of life membership to Robert Scratch Gray. In 1997, a pickup truck was purchased and converted into a new utility. The Union Hall also burned in September 1997, claiming the title of the largest fire over the mini-mall fire in Department history. Units from approximately 8 companies assisted from 0800 until late in the evening hours to ensure all hot spots were cared for to prevent the possibility of a rekindle. In 1998, we introduced and presented our brand new Glenn Reese Memorial Award to its first recipient, Randy Radebach to close out 40 years of Department history in July of 1999.

In 2000, tragedy struck twice as we lost two of our beloved firefighters. In February 2000, David Boots was laid to rest. His dedication to our Department will always be remembered and remain with our family for years to come, always making the top 10 from no matter where he was. Later that year in September 2000, we also laid Sam Sam I Am Foreman to rest. We all had many memories with Sam, one of many memories was when he won a ham at the turkey raffle the year prior and had forgotten to take it home. Some of the firefighters helped themselves to the ham after a night out, and Sam's frustration generated his new nickname. In February 2001, Bowser and Ich were awarded life membership and in July of that year, the Revloc Volunteer Women Firefighters won first place in the Bucket Brigade. On September 11, 2001, tragedy struck throughout our nation as terrorists claimed the lives of thousands in New York, Washington, DC and in Somerset, PA. To begin 2002, Mike Shank introduced the Explorer Program followed by Phil LaJudice receiving his life membership in February 2003. For several years, we participated in several firefighting games at the convention. We then introduced our own version of a firefighter convention for our community called SummerFest. Allowing children within the community to participate in modified versions of Battle of the Barrel and Bucket Brigade, which are still extremely popular! For completion of 35 years of service, Randy Radebach received a salute from his peers as well as a gold watch. Randy, with the assistance of a walker, walked from the back of the room to receive his gift. After several hours of work in September 2005, the Rescue Rehab Unit was in its place. In May 2006, the current Utility (Squad 44) was purchased followed by the brush truck in July 2006 from the Forestry Department. With brushes and rollers ready, the explorers transformed the Big Pink Beast into a magnificent red apparatus we were all proud to display! In February 2007, Tim Braniff received his life membership followed by the creation of The Fireman's Fund; a fund for firemen helping fellow firemen, in October 2007. At the following Spring Banquet, Randy Radebach receives a returned gift from The Fireman's Fund that can never be replaced.