This weekend, the Clinton Fire Department celebrates 150 years of serving the community.

It was the research for a book that got Capt. David Dallas thinking about a 150th celebration. He indicates there is a lot of information to sort through as he puts together a book on the history of the Clinton Fire Department.

According to Capt. Dallas, it took a bad fire in downtown Clinton to finally get the department established after the idea was shot down at various points.

The Department is celebrating 150 years of service this weekend with an event on the Clinton Square.