Randy Watts
Randy Watts was born in Carlisle and has resided here most of his life. He graduated from Carlisle High School and Shippensburg State College. He was the Fire Service Coordinator for Cumberland County, and for years he worked in the industrial insurance industry.
Randy was a certified instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and has taught college level fire protection courses at the Harrisburg Area Community College. He has served as a volunteer firefighter in several communities, including Carlisle and Harrisburg.
He has published over four dozen books and booklet on local history covering a wide range of topics, including railroads, manufacturing and Carlisle history.
To the Rescue: Carlisle's Union Fire Company 1789-2012
To the Rescue: Carlisle's Union Fire Company 1789-2012
Written by Randy Watts, limited edition signed and numbered by the author, the story is told in 12 detailed chapters based on extensive research from the company’s records and over 220 years of newspaper articles and other documents. It relates the history of the company to the life of Carlisle since its founding in 1751. The story is enhanced with nearly 200 photographs (many never published), maps and graphics. It is an exciting story told in the words of people who watched it unfold. This book is perfect for the reader who enjoys the history of the local area, volunteer fire service, and America!