ALERT FIRE CO. No. 1 ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF
LIFE MEMBER HAROLD O. TREGO
It is with deep regret that the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 of Downingtown, PA announces the following:
Whereas, the Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst on Saturday, September 12, 2026, one of our beloved brothers and Life Member, Harold O. Trego, 91, who was always found faithful in the discharge of his duties and whose every thought and purpose was for the welfare of his company and department. And, while we deeply regret and mourn the loss sustained in the death of our late brother, we bow in humble submission to the Divine Will.
Therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 of Downingtown, PA, do hereby extend and convey to the bereaved family and friends our deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Harold O. Trego, 91, of Stevens, PA, formally of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Harold became an active volunteer firefighter at Alert on July 26, 1965, serving 29 years of active service before moving to Lancaster County and a total of 61 years at the time of his passing. He was a Class A firefighter of the working force and served on several committees and fundraising events. In the late 1960’s he became a driver and in 1974 he served as Assistant Chief Engineer then Chief Engineer in the 1980’s and 1990’s. In 1973, he was elected Trustee and served several back-to-back terms, ending his Trusteeship in 1991, as one of our longest serving Trustees. Harold was awarded his Lifetime Membership of Alert in March 1985.
After serving in the United States Army in the late 1950’s, Harold was employed by Beloit Eastern of Downingtown and Pepperidge Farm of Downingtown and Denver, PA, before his retirement.
A celebration of life service is being planned and will be announced at a later date.
