The year began with the submission of the Articles of Incorporation for the Fireman's Relief Association in February. In March, the first glimmer of a permanent home for the fire company; A parcel of land was found that would be suitable for a fire station. The parcel was approximately four acres in size, contained a well and a small block building. It also had a possible right-of-way to Route 230. This parcel of land was purchased for a price of $4,800.00. It is the current home for the Londonderry Fire Company No. 1. In April, the operation of the kitchen and the Black Oak School was turned over to the Ladies Auxilliary. The Tanker finally got a red light and siren for emergency responses. In June, the company had a circus at Dolly Mac's on Route 230 to raise the necessary funds. In August, we obtained the deed to the property on Foxianna Road. The company had also purchased two 24-foot extention ladders to be carried on the tanker.

In September, the company members began to clear the land on Foxianna Road. The company also installed its first radio in the tanker. In October, the company requested that Dauphin County Control install siren and tone alarms. The company had not yet been assigned a company number. October also saw the start of bingo on Saturday nights.