Chester High

In 1941, under the leadership of Chester High and many other public-spirited citizens, another movement was launched to organize a volunteer fire department.This time things would gel, but not without some controversy.There were those that said a fire department would not work in Hilliard.Some just did not want change.Even with this opposition, a charter was drawn and adopted April 1, 1942.

The Hilliards Volunteer Fire Department met in the Latham Building on Main Street, at no cost, now occupied by a gun store.
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Chester High started out with about 12 men and as interest was created, expanded to 25 men.
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At this meeting, Chester High was selected Chief by a vote of the members with the approval of the Village Council and the Township Trustees.This group of volunteers made the first fire run on February 10, 1944.