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11 most absurd fire department names

We had to double check to make sure these actually existed; here are some of the hilarious responses

There are some weird town names in the U.S.

And, unfortunately, some of the strangest named towns have equally as silly fire department names as a result.

In the name of fun, we asked our Facebook fans for some of the most absurd fire department names they’ve heard of. We had to double check to make sure these actually existed. Turns out, they do.

Here are some of their hilarious responses.

  1. “Intercourse (Pa.) Fire Department.” — Vinny Fortunato
  2. “Possum Trot (Ky.) Sharp Fire Department.” — Rob Biddle
  3. “S.O.B.F.D. on the trucks for South Old Bridge Fire Department in Old Bridge, N.J.” — Michael P. Fay Sr.
  4. “Flippin Fire Department in Flippin, Ark.” — Kenneth Scott McNair
  5. “Cheesequake Fire Department in N.J.” — Michael P. Fay Sr.
  6. “Cut ‘N Shoot Volunteer Fire Department in Conroe, Texas.” — Kenny Barlett
  7. “Start Fire Department in Start, La.” — Sandy Anders
  8. “Smackover Volunteer Fire Department in Smackover, Ark.” — Josh McKay
  9. “Embarrass Fire Department in Wis.” — James Bessette
  10. “Chickenbone Fire Department in Bruce, Miss.” — Larry Brown
  11. “Truth or Consequences Fire Department in N.M.” — Tim Hoerner

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