Box 42 Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 1810
Royal Oak, MI 48068-1810


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This page was last updated on
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Brief History

Box 42 was formed on April 24, 1942 by a group of Detroit Fire Department Auxiliary Firemen at Engine Company 42 and Ladder Company 21 located at 6324 W. Chicago @ Livernois in the 5th Battalion. The name was chosen in respect and tribute to the Firefighters of Engine Company 42, who unselfishly devoted their time and experience to training members of the auxiliary force. Upon being phased out at the end of World War II, the auxiliaries decided to keep Box 42 alive and dedicated their services to assisting the Detroit Fire Department in various ways. Our members have always stood ready to assist the department in any capacity. One of our most visible accomplishments was the restoration of old Engine 13, a 1908 Ahrens horse drawn steam pumper, a job which took more than two and a half years. This old timer was proudly displayed at parades, musters and the annual Fireman's Field Day, and is a favorite of the crowds. The rig now sits in the Michigan Firehouse Museum, proudly on display with many other Michigan fire apparatus.

Meeting Information

No meeting in July. Detroit Firemens Fund Field Day Sunday August 15 at Fort Wayne. Box 42 annual picnic Sunday August 22 at the Fireboat quarters.

Honoring Box 42's 60th Anniversary

Check out the anniversary certificate presented to the officer of Engine 42/Ladder 21's quarters during the April, 2002 meeting to honor Box 42's 60th anniversary of service to the Detroit Fire Department

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