“Half the company was Hoovers,” joked his son, Justin, a senior at Selinsgrove Area High School and a member of the fire company. John’s brother, Jeff, also is a member.

Their father was a member at the same time as Bill Weaver’s father.

The Weavers boast three generations of service. Bill’s son, A.J., 19, and his sister, Heidie, both run on calls with the company.

“I grew up around it,” A.J. said. “They tell their stories, and you can’t help but listen to it.”

“We all get along. It’s a tight-knit group of people here. It really is,” Brenda Hassinger said. “These guys are great.”

She drives the large rescue truck and loves going on medical calls. “I have my own gear and everything,” she said.

“It’s a brotherhood,” Weaver said, and then looking at Brenda, he smiled and corrected himself: “A siblinghood.”

Howard Lauver, fire company president and head cook, is “the one that makes it all happen,” Weaver said.

The parade will form at 7 p.m. June 4 at the southern end of Port Trevorton at Silver Creek Supply and move north to the end of town. Groups and businesses are encouraged to participate. No pre-registration is necessary. The carnival, to be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. June 3-6, will include nightly entertainment and bingo. Fireworks will be shot off June 5.

An open house is being planned for July 25 at the firehall and will include a chicken barbecue, health screenings and educational programs for children. Information is available by calling Brenda Hassinger at 374-0596.

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The facts

-- The company was established in 1949 after a major fire at a village store drew fire companies from as far away as Dalmatia.

-- It began operating out of an old schoolhouse, which was built in 1882. In 1982, 100 years later, the company tore down the schoolhouse and built a fire station and social hall.