In the extreme northern section of the state of Delaware, lies the town of Claymont, bounded on the north by the Pennsylvania line; on the east by the Delaware River; the south, Holly Oak Creek; on the west by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Claymont is known the world over for the close industries. It also has the background as the historical location of bygone years.

On January 5, 1928, town residents, headed by Joseph Tatnall, called a meeting for the purpose of organizing a local volunteer fire company. To this call, about seventy- five residents responded and a meeting was held in Red Men’s Hall. Mr. Tatnall opened the meeting and spoke of the needs and the uses of a local fire company which was generally approved by those attending. After some discussion, Mr. Tatnall was elected temporary chairman and Mr. Frank R. Lord, temporary secretary.