Luray Fire Department’s 125 Years of Service Honored in Congress
LURAY, Va. — For 125 years, generations of Luray Fire Department members have answered the call when their community needed them. Last month, that century-plus tradition of service was recognized in Washington DC.
On July 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Ben Cline (R-Va.) honored the department on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives — recognizing its 125 years of all-volunteer service.
The tribute was entered into the Congressional Record, permanently commemorating the Luray Fire Department’s historic milestone and its longstanding commitment to Page County.
A video of the speech may be viewed here:
Full text of the July 21 recognition:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Luray Fire Department of Luray, Virginia, as it marks an extraordinary milestone: 125 years of dedicated service to the people of Luray and Page County.
Founded in 1901 and chartered in 1933, the Luray Fire Department has stood as a proud, all-volunteer, and nonprofit organization with the goal of protecting the lives and property of so many for over a century.
From its early days when the department attended its first State Firefighters Convention in Staunton and a year later sent its first reel team to a State contest in Portsmouth, the department has remained the cornerstone of community safety and pride.
With a membership of nearly 100 volunteers, the LFD has celebrated many milestones and accomplishments since then, and it continues to strengthen community ties through annual traditions such as the concert and ceremony held on September 11 as well as its raffle and fundraiser held on September 12.
Today, we honor the men and women, past and present, whose selfless service reflects the very best of our Commonwealth.
Join me in celebrating the strong and brave Luray Fire Department on 125 years of steadfast commitment to not only their community, but to the Nation.
To donate to the Luray Volunteer Fire Department online, or learn about volunteer opportunities, visit their official website www.lurayfiredept.org.
Donation checks may be made out to the Luray Fire Department and mailed to Luray Fire Department Inc., 1 Firehouse Lane, Luray, VA 22835.