The tremendous growth east of Kentland made construction of a second station absolutely essential. In 1970, the department built and placed in service its Company 2 or more commonly known as station 46. Located in Largo, the station was staffed by several volunteers from the new subdivision of Kettering. This required more than a building and new volunteers, it also required two more pumpers to be purchased increasing the Kentland Vol. Fire Dept. apparatus fleet to four. The most difficult problem the department was encountering at this point was not the increased populations nor was it the new company. It was the change in membership due to age as well as volunteers leaving the area. Another aspect facing the evolving department was the change in the County's fire service system.
( www.kentland33.com )
