Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Co. #1-Bristol FD
The Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Co. was founded in 1874 and serves an area of approximately 10 square miles. The Dreads have 70 volunteer members that have formed a tight-knit bond. The company hosts an annual clambake, and were the overall Muster winners of the Bristol water battle in 2007, 2008 and 2010. The station houses Ladder No. 1 and a special hazards vehicle, and is in charge of Marine No.1. Engine No. 4 is also located at the station, but is a separate Fog Squad vehicle manned by four members, one from each local station.