With the establishment of the Adams Fire District in 1873, the need for a responsible fire department soon became evident. On May 20, 1876, a meeting took place at the Greylock House whereby 33 young men formed a hose company to serve the town.
In 1890, land was purchased on Park Street. A new building was erected there and in 1891 the company moved into its new facility. At the time, the firehouse was judged to be the most impressive hose house outside the city of Boston.
The company maintained its residence there until 1960 when it moved to its present location on Columbia Street.