Timeline of Notable Events :
1880- A fire brigade was put together for the village of Port Dover,
1908 – the first-hand fire engine was purchased for $75.00 for the village of Port Dover
1920- the first recognized fire department was founded with a paid fire chief for the town of Port Dover; the town gave the fire department a budget at this time to buy equipment
1926- the first motorized fire engine was built by the Gambles for the Fire Department
1974 – Haldimand Norfolk region was formed, and with it, the City of Nanticoke; the station became Stn#2
1991- The new fire hall opened in Oct and all trucks moved from Market Street Hall to Nelson
2001 – Norfolk County was formed, and we became Stn#2 of Norfolk County